Amazon KDP is DEAD in 2024 - The Harsh Reality

this bloke is full of crap. he clearly has a system, but he clearly has a green light from amazon. amazon doesn't give out free money. his books are a cluster that cloak other peoples efforts, real authors.

This is purely anecdotal. Not single fact or stat shown to support your argument here.

If I want to write a memoir and self help book that also involves content that criticizes an institution like a university with some analogies that are considered a bit offensive and criticism of an owner of a particular business, is it allowed on KDP?

Hey I am KDP seller, I uploaded time management book and a graph notebook about ten days ago, but these books are not live yet, what should I do?

I'm new to KDP and just saw this video. Is it possible to do well when you don't have money for the Amazon ads?

You get a thumbs down for clickbait

When I went to sign up for KDP on Amazon, the agent wanted me to buy their ghostwriter & prep process for $500. Did anyone else see this chat pop up there? I then searched another part of site landing page to join there free & found it. So site is trying to solicit this service as well.

I figured it was click bait. But the content was helpful and encouraging! Ty for sharing, new author here, and hopeful I can eventually support my family better.

Great content i will 100% be joining

I am so perplexed as to how this is working for people. Two years ago I made 13 low content books and I only decided to quit because I opened an incognito tab and searched for my exact title and my book was not there at all... Amazon only shows seven pages of results now for searches. It showed me books that didn't even contain the words I typed in. I felt like my books were hidden and I have only sold 1 book total out of all 13 I made. Amazon's search is terrible, I even tried redoing my keywords twice. I don't understand how people are selling their books immediately.

Whoa, this video caught my attention with that bold title! As an aspiring author myself, I was taken aback by the idea that Amazon KDP might be dead. I quickly realized that it's not just about a clickbait title, but rather a wake-up call to the ever-changing landscape of self-publishing. While Amazon KDP may not be the same as it once was, it's essential to adapt and explore new avenues in this rapidly evolving industry.

Sure, there might be challenges and increased competition, but let's not forget that Amazon KDP has revolutionized publishing, providing countless authors with a platform to reach readers globally. It has empowered so many writers to fulfill their dreams and build a readership.

While we need to acknowledge the changing dynamics, we should also remember that opportunities often arise from challenges. So, let's approach this "harsh reality" as a chance to explore alternative platforms, build a strong author brand, and diversify our publishing strategies. Whether it's exploring other self-publishing platforms or utilizing social media to connect with readers directly, there are still numerous avenues to succeed in the literary world.

Rather than mourning the demise of Amazon KDP, let's embrace this as a call to adapt, innovate, and discover new paths to achieve our goals as authors. The publishing landscape will continue to evolve, and it's up to us to stay informed, resilient, and passionate about sharing our stories with the world.

Keep writing, keep exploring, and remember, the only thing constant in life is change. Let's rise above the challenges and continue our journey as authors, undeterred by the shifting tides of the publishing industry.

I have a question. I was going to write erotica in KDP but now I am hearing that amazon have changed the algorithms and now you can not do any good with erotica stories? is this true

I sold two books at a .39 cent each royalty. 6x9 log book for $11.99. Which I estimated at $1.90 each with a $5 print cost. What am I missing? How can u make money with that unless u pay for all the content apps you need to build them. That's a LOT of books to publish and the time they take. I'm disheartened as was really into it.:(

Where these figures from 2023 though ?

If you are a good writer then you can wire and publish.

Amazon is corrupt. I would never order anything from them

What exactly is your most profitable niche on Zon/KDP?
Also - do you do your own writing, have ghost writers, cover design? e-books or paperback, or both?
Forgive my questions if they’re too personal - I’m a newbie 😅

Thank you! I was worried the journey would be over before I even started 😆

Awesome info! Do you believe that spending on ads is necessary to succeed on KDP? I just published my first journal :) very excited about it!

My overall KDP royalties is $33 and when I checked my over payment, it's only $7. What's going on here! (New KDP Report Page)