7 KDP Mistakes Every Beginner NEEDS to Avoid

[@TrevorSomerville]

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[@BearsFanGoomba]

Great video! I just started AIA and working on my POC currently. Found you through the facebook group and subscribed to you. Thanks!

[@TrevorSomerville]

Awesome welcome to AIA. I’ll be doing a lot more video soon that should be pretty helpful for you.

[@BearsFanGoomba]

@@TrevorSomervillethanks, been watching some of your videos already

[@sophieburr-p2q]

great video I am just starting out so really useful just debating whether to buy the AIA course but money is a bit tight at the moment as I just got made redundant so scared to pay out so much money

[@TrevorSomerville]

Yeah, I think each person's situation is a bit different, but I've done well over a million dollars in book sales, so AIA is the best investment I've ever made. Keep learning on KZbin and save up join later or they have a monthly payment option that's pretty reasonable.

[@carolynmbragg2078]

THANK YOU!!!🤗

[@TrevorSomerville]

You are so welcome!

[@beatrocker91]

I did my first children's book on kdp. I didn't really know what I was doing so I used their free isbn. Can I still put my book on other platforms since I used theirs?

[@TrevorSomerville]

It's better to own your ISBN, but having a free one from KDP is no issue. If you put your book on Ingram Spark, for example, you would want to purchase one or get one through them.

[@akinyemiolatokunbo]

Over 16 years on Amazon kdp i have not make a dine

[@TrevorSomerville]

How many books have you made, and do they have reviews? I have a free training that will be available on my website next week, and you should be watching it. Anyone can make $1000/month easily regardless of the niche.

[@dan-k79]

Hey Trevor, could you break down how you would enter KDP with $10k in 2024… much appreciated

[@TrevorSomerville]

Hey Dan. I'll probably do a video like this but make it on a smaller budget like 1k because a lot of people don't have 10k to get started. Great idea though!

[@dan-k79]

Awesome @@TrevorSomerville thanks 🙏

[@Lambchop59]

Hi don't you have to buy ur own IBN (BAR CODE) if you put your books on different platforms? $$.?

[@TrevorSomerville]

I would recommend buying your own ISBN's because it just gives you more control over your books. However most platforms will issue you a free one these days specific to them if you don't have one.

[@dan-k79]

At what point bin your KDP journey did you set up an LLC?

[@TrevorSomerville]

Once, I started making about 3-4k per month, but there were a lot of factors to consider. Find a good accountant and they will be able to advise you when is the best time to do it.

[@adventureswithtime]

What is a good way to get reviews on activity books? I would think since it’s an activity book I need to provide a real book not just a PDF. What do you suggest?

[@TrevorSomerville]

You could provide them with a PDF they could print and use some of the activities, but yes if you can give out some physical copies it would be much easier. You could use something like Pubby to get a few reviews with the PDF and join some FB groups. Once you have 5-10 reviews if the book cover is good it will sell and you'll slowly get more organic.

[@spacgonzalez71]

Hi Trevor, I have a couple of questions for you. I got an invitation to join a 7-Day Book Challenge for free. You've always emphasized on "book quality" and it's hard to think that someone can get a quality book ready in 7 days. My questions are: 1) Do you think it's worth joining in? 2) If I join the 7-day challenge, can I still join AIA through your link later on?

[@TrevorSomerville]

The 7 day book challenge is usually what they like you to start with when you join the course. It’s to learn the process and get a product live very quickly and yes it’s not meant to be a big earner it’s to get your feet wet. I’m not actually sure if you can use my link after or not. You could always ask support to be sure.

[@spacgonzalez71]

I tried asking support but they're gone for the weekend and the challenge starts on Monday. I'm curious about the challenge, especially because it's free, but if I decide to join in, I'd like to do it through your link (I don't want to miss your bonuses). @@TrevorSomerville

[@TrevorSomerville]

@@spacgonzalez71 I think it would be fine as long as you aren't required to set up a credit card or anything. I'd love to give everyone access to the bonuses, but it has to be exclusive to those who sign up with me.

[@spacgonzalez71]

That totally makes sense; your bonuses come from your work and expertise so it's totally fair. I will make sure to use your link if or when I sign up. Thanks again Trevor! @@TrevorSomerville

[@spacgonzalez71]

Hi Trevor! After doing the 7-day challenge I'm almost ready to join in but I'm still trying to do it through your referral. Is there any way your AIA subscription offer matches or includes the $1000 cash back bonus that was offered to the 7DPC participants ? @TrevorSomerville

[@delighttunes2798]

How does a beginner start with reviews???????

[@TrevorSomerville]

Give away copies of your book. That's the answer at a basic level. You can also build an ARC team where you mail out copies before it launches to everyone. Then there is options like Pubby which are nice but don't overdo it.

[@OneTap__]

*Love your video but how to do everything you say? How to chose the right nich, how to have more reviews on the listing... you talking but not teaching. Anyway you can teach those mistakes?*

[@TrevorSomerville]

Thanks for watching. It will be covered more in depth in other videos that are coming out.

[@OneTap__]

@@TrevorSomerville Thank you! It means a lot to me!

[@JusttheFacts2XL]

This video seems a little long 🤔

[@TrevorSomerville]

Haha okay. I have content on TikTok. It might work better for you.

[@MisterPotter]

Only if you have the attention span of a goldfish then I suggest tiktok