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PRESENTED BY JULIE FLETCHER
Top 10 Tips for Publishing on Kindle
JulieFletcherIM.com
An Opportunity to Reach Millions
Did you know that in March 2011, Amazon announced that it was selling more digital books than print books?
Kindle provides an amazing opportunity to reach millions of consumers, just waiting to read your content.
Tip #1: Do Your Research
One of the biggest keys to success on Kindle is to sell content that is in demand.
Always research topics and find the right category to sell your ebooks.
Tip#2: Follow Formatting Guidelines
Kindle has specific formatting guidelines, so make sure to follow them to get more assured acceptance of your work.
Tip #3: Grab Their Attention Right Away
Kindle takes the first 10% of your content and offers it as a free sample. Make sure the first few pages of your ebook grab your audience’s attention and makes them want to read more.
Tip #4: Professionally-Designed Cover
According to Kindle, your cover should be at least 500 x 800 pixels with an ideal height/weight ratio of 1.6. It should also be saved at 72 dpi for optimal viewing.
Don’t know what that means? Get a designer’s professional help.
Tip #5: Titles Descriptions Matter
Titles and descriptions are the first things people will see when searching the Kindle store.
Take the time to do research and brainstorm ideas before you publish.
Tip #6: Test Different Pricing
It might be easier to sell more copies at a lower price or you may find that you earn more by selling to fewer people at a higher price.
The key is to test different price points to find out.
Tip #7: Try Public Domain
The public domain is filled with great content. You can sell public domain content on Kindle provided you do one of the following:
• Add annotations• Add illustrations• Translate the work
Tip #8: Try The Lending Program
You can even earn money with Kindle by lending your book.
If you enroll in the “KDP Select” program and make your book exclusive to Kindle for 90 days, you will be eligible to earn a share of a $6 million annual fund.
Tip #9: Add Your Blog to Kindle
Kindle also offers the opportunity to offer your blog through the Kindle store and you’ll earn 30% of the revenues.
Tip #10: Join the KDP Community
Kindle Direct Publishing has a very active community where you can ask questions, get support and share ideas.
Use it to make the most out of your Kindle publishing experience.
Are You Ready to Be a Kindle Publisher?