The eBook format of my new book has 140 images. I submitted the project to several designers and they either didn't want to take on a project of that scope or they wanted to charge $3-$4 per image on top of their basic charge. I never set out to … [Read more...]
Schedule when your KDP print book becomes live on Amazon
I just started seeing emails coming through from KDP with an existing announcement that everyone should know about as you look at your book launch dates going forward. I have taken the liberty of quoting the whole email here so that you are fully … [Read more...]
Are you keeping up with all the changes with Amazon re categories and keywords?
I wanted to make sure that everyone on this list has seen this video that Dave Chesson sent out a couple of days ago. He very painstakingly explains how to best work with the new Amazon category system, and he has some great tips about keywords as … [Read more...]
What is really involved when you self-publish your book?
Over the years, there have been numerous requests at BAIPA events for a description of what is involved in self-publishing a book. So, here it is. Note that this list is based on using KDP and IngramSpark, which are the only two print-on-demand/ … [Read more...]
My Conversations with Judith Briles on Untangling KDP and IngramSpark
Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for two of her podcast episodes: one on KDP and one on IngramSpark. We covered a lot of ground in a very short time. Below are direct links to each of those … [Read more...]
I highly recommend watching Amazon’s video on M.O.D. book printing.
It will answer a lot of questions, I'm sure. … [Read more...]
Introducing Kindle Vella…for serialized stories
This was just announced today, I believe. I found this video and below that are some links for more information. I have a feeling this will be useful to many BAIPA members. Please come back and add your thoughts to the Comments on this article. … [Read more...]