![Amazon Ads Tutorial for KDP Authors (2024) [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_215629_0_0jpg.jpg)
Setting up a campaign through Amazon Advertising for your book is easy, but what do you do once it’s launched? Get tips on how to sell more books with Amazon Ads expert and founder of SellerMetrics, Rick Wong. Take your Sponsored Product Ad to the next level with these insights on keyword targeting and mitigating cost with his six-step process.- Amazon Ads for KDP: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners – https://youtu.be/mBm86Nze4hM- Amazon Ads for Books | Rick Wong – https://youtu.be/izG1On4Ad8o- Seller Metrics – https://sellermetrics.app/solutions-for-kdp-authors/- Seller Metrics on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@sellermetrics🔴 The Self-Publishing Hub – https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟣 Join Channel Memberships – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/join 🔵Join my Discord community – http://dalelinks.com/discord🔥 Check out my podcast channel – https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding!- Dale L. Roberts—@sellermetrics #amazonkdp #amazonadvertising @AmazonAds #kdp
Author Loop
![Maranathan Academys founder, Donna Dukes, to launch book [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_215623_0_OR3BQ3TPSBDL5F5N2744NWHOBQpng.jpg)
The book launch is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024.
![Publishing books with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_215544_0_0jpg.jpg)
🔴 The Self-Publishing Hub – https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟣 Join Channel Memberships – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/join 🔵Join my Discord community – http://dalelinks.com/discord🔥 Check out my podcast channel – https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding!- Dale L. Roberts
![Tech Tuesday:Automation tools you need to know this week [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_215521_0_pepperrobotroboticsartificialintelligenceautomatione1659605895276jpg.jpg)
Join us for today’s Tech Tuesday as we talk about automation tools that can make your work easier.
![Different Ways To Market Your Book With Joanna Penn [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_215497_0_0jpg.jpg)
There are many options for book marketing, so how do you choose the right ones for you? 16:33 – main content on marketing startsI give my thoughts on the different polarities on the marketing scale to help you figure out what might work for your book, your stage on the author journey, and your lifestyle.In the intro, Storybundle for writers – https://storybundle.com/writing ; Seth Godin on Tim Ferriss; Amazon’s investment in Anthropic; Claude 3 direct or Poe.com; Claude prompt library; join me and Joseph Michael for a prompt webinar, 4 April – https://www.thecreativepenn.com/april4Plus, Spear of Destiny – https://www.jfpenn.com/destinyToday’s show is sponsored by my patrons! Join my community and get access to extra videos on writing craft, author business, AI and behind the scenes info, plus an extra Q&A show a month where I answer Patron questions. It’s about the same as a black coffee a month! Join the community at https://www.Patreon.com/thecreativepennJoanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thriller, dark fantasy, and memoir as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.Traditional versus indie publishingShort term versus long termIncome versus brand buildingPaid versus freeThe book versus you as the authorStand-alone versus seriesExclusive versus wide publishingPublish fast versus publish slowlyWrite to market versus write first, market laterOnline versus offline. Global versus localIntrovert versus extrovertDigital versus physicalData-focused versus intuitive marketingFiction versus non-fictionDoing your own marketing versus hiring professionalsLet me know what you think — leave a comment or message me on X @thecreativepennThis chapter is from my Author Blueprint, available as a free ebook at https://www.TheCreativePenn.com/blueprint or in print and large print from https://creativepennbooks.com/collections/author-blueprint and also Amazon https://amzn.to/4a2JJ5fThere are more marketing strategies in my book, How to Market a Book, which is a few years old now, but the strategies and mindset are still valid, so I’d say 90% of it is still applicable, even if the tools have changed. You can find the transcript and show notes in the podcast backlist: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/Buy writing books directly from me: https://www.CreativePennBooks.comBuy my fiction and memoir at https://www.JFPennBooks.comJoin my community at https://www.patreon.com/thecreativepenn
![Amazon KDP Select: Is It Worth It in 2024? [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215482_0_0jpg.jpg)
Explore the diminishing returns of Amazon KDP Select and whether it’s worth it for authors in 2024. Delve into the pros and cons of KDP Select enrollment, its impact on Kindle Unlimited earnings, and the effectiveness of free book promotions. Discover why authors are questioning the value of KDP Select amid changes in Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count (KENPC) and record-high KDP Select earnings.Amazon KDP Review 2024 – https://youtu.be/YQCOjWMygMk Sources: • KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated March 2024] – https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/kdp-global-fund-payouts/• Digital Book Pricing Page – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200634500#70% • KDP Select Benefits – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GEZBMTMYGN9EBTLG • Book Promo Websites List – https://DaleLinks.com/BookPromos • Grumpy Gus Beats the Blues by Dale Lewis – https://geni.us/wbZt (affiliate link)• Sales Ranking – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201648140 • Amazon Literary Contests – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G74JGNBF8A46LUEB • KDP Select All Stars Bonus – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201623400 • Royalties in Kindle Unlimited – https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201541130 • A Smaller Slice of a Shrinking Kindle Select Pie – https://joesolari.com/a-smaller-slice-of-a-shrinking-kindle-select-pie/ • How Amazon KDP Select Is Broken | Joe Solari – https://youtu.be/VdKZNqMi8JE • Author Nation – https://www.authornation.live/ • Kobo Plus – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/plus • How does Kobo Plus pay? – https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059386091-How-does-Kobo-Plus-pay• Draft2Digital FAQ – https://www.draft2digital.com/faq/ • PublishDrive Book Distribution (list) – https://publishdrive.com/book-distribution-services.html Other KDP Alternatives for self publishing wide: • Apple Books for Authors Review – https://youtube.com/live/vW_DqJtKMHg • Barnes & Noble Press Review – https://youtube.com/live/VmraT-e4vm0 • Google Play Books Review – https://youtube.com/live/21KUI5uQi2k • Kobo Writing Life Review – https://youtube.com/live/rwwwP6Rn4_w • Draft2Digital Review – https://youtube.com/live/DNkqvPhxQ1U • Smashwords vs Draft2Digital vs PublishDrive – https://youtube.com/live/3_1FYEZa2Oc • Streetlib Review – https://youtube.com/live/KuTPstgMh2s • PublishDrive Review – https://youtube.com/live/k8kFXoUo-Uc 🔴 The Self-Publishing Hub – https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟣 Join Channel Memberships – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/join 🔵Join my Discord community – http://dalelinks.com/discord🔥 Check out my podcast channel – https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding!- Dale L. Roberts
![How To Write A Children’s Book | Dissecting Goldilocks and the Three Bears [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215395_0_0jpg.jpg)
The best way to learn how to write a children’s book is to look at the best selling classics. Picture books that are true classics have specific elements that stand the test of time and resonate with children for generations.So, in today’s video I’m dissecting Goldilocks and the Three Bears and will discuss what elements this book has that you can learn from to help you make the next picture book you write, a better chance of becoming a true children’s book classic.Are there other children’s books you’d like me to dissect? Let me know in the comments.#childrensbookauthor #KeithWheelerBooks #kdppublishing ===========================================================🔽🔽 Let me know what you thought of the video in the comments below. 🔽🔽✅ Subscribe for more free YouTube tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/keithwheelerbooks?sub_confirmation=1👍 Gain perks and bonuses as a channel member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFfP0Px7cO3h6BCZUpXUQQ/join===========================================================✅ My Books & Merch: 🔥 My book on how to get book reviews: https://amzn.to/2Tvha97👕 My Author Merch: https://amzn.to/3B6RCoi💡 My Puzzle Book Domination Course: https://kwheelerbooks.com/pbcourse===========================================================✅ Tools and services, I use and recommend:🚀 The tool I use to find efficiently find profitable keywords, categories and niches:http://www.kwheelerbooks.com/rocket💰 The one-stop-shop for all things self-publishinghttp://www.kwheelerbooks.com/hub🖊️ Catch and eliminate grammatical issues and typos like, how to weite a book, using your FREE Grammarly account: https://kwheelerbooks.com/grammarly===========================================================✅ Recommended playlists:📚 How to Make a Children’s Picture Book in PowerPoint:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxYaxZXBOC3bD9qci46fB7VKyrFOCv369🥰 How to Make Puzzle Books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQXBpVgkF_s&list=PLxYaxZXBOC3a5FHg1XJohOK9fUoRN6faP📓 No Content and Low Content Book Interiors:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxYaxZXBOC3YQgFl-WfRdOZ1vLxXLiKjm✍️ Tips for Authors:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxYaxZXBOC3YFBySoUoF-PcgXc07VZL64===========================================================🎥 My Video Gear and Team: ✅ Video Thumbnail Designer: https://kwheelerbooks.com/thumbs✅ Video Editor: https://kwheelerbooks.com/VideoEditor📷 Webcam: https://amzn.to/3guZEQc💡 Lighting: https://amzn.to/38gazsd🎤 Lavalier Microphone: https://amzn.to/2WpD9VU🎙️ Mounted Microphone with Arm and pop filter: https://amzn.to/3ymDrcR===========================================================Disclaimer: Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I’ll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.===========================================================✅ For business inquiries contact me at kwheelerbooks@gmail.com✅ Let’s connect:Website – https://kwheelerbooks.comTwitter – @kwheelerbooksInstagram – /kwheelerbooks
![How to Build a Strong Author Platform [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215342_0_0jpg.jpg)
🔴 The Self-Publishing Hub – https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟣 Join Channel Memberships – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/join 🔵Join my Discord community – http://dalelinks.com/discord🔥 Check out my podcast channel – https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding!- Dale L. Roberts
![Paris Fury makes sweet nod to her niece Bambi in stunning champagne dress as she enjoys night out at a birthday party [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215336_0_newspresscollagemvgljljoq1711272795708jpg-1200x675.jpg)
PARIS Fury has stunned in a golden midi dress complete with a side slit and asymmetrical neckline.The mum-of-seven, 34, paired the frock with go
![50 Problems with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215324_0_0jpg.jpg)
Discover the 50 problems with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) that authors encounter, from limited analytics to poor vetting processes. Explore the challenges with KDP’s cover creator, DRM restrictions, and the prioritization of traditional over indie authors. Delve into the complexities of international account holders’ struggles and the lack of clear instructions provided by KDP for authors worldwide. – Written Word Media – https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/kdp-global-fund-payouts/- A Smaller Slice of a Shrinking Kindle Select Pie by Joe Solaria – https://joesolari.com/a-smaller-slice-of-a-shrinking-kindle-select-pie/- Community Guidelines – https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GLHXEX85MENUE4XF- How to Choose Amazon Book Categories in 2023 – https://youtu.be/VqPVvcqQCGk?si=eRjDYhz9UWRl5yGX- Publisher Rocket – https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)- Reader Scout – https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/readerscout/ankgmhneialghlebgnocmjjemngllcgd- Comparing Self Publishing Companies’ Books Series – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXCkkWHluK4Bxge93wn7VBdQ9YVk0uvup- Amazon to shut its bookstores and other shops as its grocery chain expands – https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/exclusive-amazon-close-all-its-physical-bookstores-4-star-shops-2022-03-02/- Audiblegate – https://www.audiblegate.com- Amazon KDP (YouTube) – https://www.youtube.com/@AmazonKDP🔴 The Self-Publishing Hub – https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟣 Join Channel Memberships – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/join 🔵Join my Discord community – http://dalelinks.com/discord🔥 Check out my podcast channel – https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding!- Dale L. Roberts
![Ritual Effect Book Launch with HBS Faculty Band Performance [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215321_0_0jpg.jpg)
Join us for an extraordinary evening as we delve into the captivating elements of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions,” authored by Michael Norton, Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration.This event will center on a thought-provoking conversation moderated by Arthur Brooks, the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School.The opening act will feature a performance from “The Lights,” a band featuring several Harvard Business School faculty members including Alison Wood Brooks, Ryan Buell, and Michael Norton.——Michael I. Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School.He is the author of the forthcoming book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions. His research has been the answer to Final Jeopardy and has been parodied by the Onion. In 2012, he was selected for Wired Magazine’s Smart List as one of “50 People Who Will Change the World.” His TEDx talk, How to Buy Happiness, has been viewed more than 4.5 million times.Dr. Norton’s research on topics ranging from the hazards of humble-bragging to the rewards of matchmaking and volunteering has been published in top academic journals as well as popular media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the New York Times. He co-authored Happy Money with Elizabeth Dunn, which was named by the Washington Post as a “Book Every Leader Should Read.” He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Princeton University. Visithttps://michaelnorton.com/ for additional information, video, and more.Brought to you by Harvard Business School.This event is free and open to the Harvard community. Partners and friends of Harvard/Allston are welcome. Registration is required. The event will be hybrid, offered live in Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School in addition to joining online please register and let us know if you are goining us live or virtual.Parking is available for a fee at the Harvard Business School surface lot, located off Kresge way, in front of Klarman Hall, map and directions below. You can also purchase a one-day parking pass in advance by visiting this site as the surface lot only has limited meter parking.https://www.transportation.harvard.edu/parking/visitors/online-daily-permitshttps://www.hbs.edu/maps/Accessibility: Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please let us know by contacting: connects@hbs.eduQuestions? please email connects@hbs.edu.
![Jennifer Woods, Lena Payton Webb discuss National Trisomy Awareness Month, book [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mp_215252_0_LVBLPYFTX5GG7IOEYF4SYJQNGMjpg.jpg)
Author Jennifer Woods and publisher Lena Payton Webb discuss National Trisomy Awareness Month and Woods latest book, Caleb, the Angel with Broken Wings.