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@gardenjoy522310 ай бұрын
Your video has fine content. Only thing is: you go so fast! "You can do this or this" and of you go and I'm still wondering what the options were. I would highly recommend to slow your pace just a bit, so we, the total newbies that don't even know what most jargon means, can latch on.
@elisameisoberano82526 ай бұрын
Can I ask you, are you going to pay the kdp if you choose paperback or hard bound, for printing or it's also free
@bankolez.o_writes Жыл бұрын
Hi. I am currently self publishing my first novel. Your videos have been really helpful 😍
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay I’m so glad they’re helpful!
@shyspeaks9238 Жыл бұрын
How's it doing?! 💖
@stevenlouie68527 күн бұрын
Wonderfully concise and helpful (rare in ta time of careless misinformation). Takes time to review production shots for value and you did it! Thank you!
@jdgameolorian2698 Жыл бұрын
These have been the best 27 minutes of my entire life, thank you so much. Before watching, I couldn’t make heads or tails of self-publishing, but that all changed thanks to you, so thank you thank you thank soo much 😅
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad it helped!
@jdgameolorian2698 Жыл бұрын
@@BethanyAtazadeh You have no idea!!
@littletodger7008 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely top tutorial. Your generosity creates such good karma. My book is going up on KDP and Draft to Digital next week, so, for this author, this is a crackerjack tutorial and so timely. Much gratitude.
@maxsomers199211 ай бұрын
I watched many other videos that are all tutorials on how to go through the publishing process on KDP and this is by far the one that explains the most. It's very straight forward and your way of explaining this makes sense.
@BethanyAtazadeh11 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that!
@mikecook_author Жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial. The interface has changed slightly since I published my first book last year. One thing did not realize was Amazon contacts KDP authors via the registered email. If KDP has any questions (which delay publication) it will be communicated via email.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah I think the change was just a month or so ago, because it was brand new to me too.
@theverseshed Жыл бұрын
Very useful, but definitely a video to watch in stages unless you want to have your coffeemaker close to hand so you can continuously boost your caffeine with an intravenous drip attachment!. Lots of concentration is needed. There is so much info delivered quickly, sequentially andcoherently for you to absorb 'on the go' unless you have a brain and memory the size of a planet. I suggest you bookmark (or download) this video AND that you take notes. (Thank heavens for the 'pause' function). Bethany covers everything in such detail that I filled 2 sides of A4 notepaper with info from her walkthroughs of e-book and paperback uploading. She includes examples of every stage of the process. Thanks for taking the time to do all this . . . I'm now off to wait for the caffeine to subside!
@secretlyadragon4723 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video Bethany. Honestly, we know Amazon has a whole Help section but it can feel a little overwhelming sometimes to go through. It's nice to have a straightforward video just showing the things you need to focus on to upload your manuscript. Plain and simple, and like you said if we want to learn more about extra things we can browse their videos. Again thank you.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! So happy to hear it was helpful! :)
@HanaEnyde Жыл бұрын
What perfect timing LOL! I was just looking through KZbin for information on kindle publishing for ebooks & paperbacks and a notification for your video came up!!! Immediately clicked! Love the step-by-step walkthrough. Your videos have always been so incredibly helpful - honest, clear and detailed. I’ve been binge watching all of them since I’ve made the decision earlier this month to write more seriously and to plan a publishing timeline. Thank you so much for all your great advice, Bethany! You’re awesome and always very encouraging 💖
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay! That’s awesome timing haha! So glad it was helpful and that you enjoy the videos, thank you! 🥰
@nickippolito15686 ай бұрын
What a great tutorial! You are clear, concise, and right off the top! Loved it. I've completed what I hope is a paperback from the title page through to and including a back cover. I now need a book cover, obtain an ISBN Number, determine a book price, obtain a Bar Code, submit to Amazon for KDP Direct Publishing. Everything you clearly described but I have writers fright and just can't move forward. I'll definitely be watching this video for a few more days! Maybe then ...
@davefisher18406 ай бұрын
This was excellent. I have previously published 5 ebooks but never a print copy. With the wonderful of your video I'm going to publish a print copy! Thank you so much!! 😊
@najeeamurray323 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking us through the process step by step. I've published with kdp before, but with little research, so now I feel way more prepared!
@amylarry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I'm uploading my first book to KDP. I've watched this in full and I keep rewatching parts as I do the next step.
@2010kalex Жыл бұрын
In reference to you saying "use a pdf over word file because it comes out wonky" Can you elaborate on that?!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It will typically format wrong in print and cause a lot of errors. I don’t know exactly why, but using a word doc almost guarantees it’ll have errors.
@nickippolito15686 ай бұрын
@@BethanyAtazadeh Thanks for the answer but that was also a great question. I never thought of asking but it makes so much sense. There are a lot of controls, flags, options, what have you floating around a Word document - one slip or a different environment and you have a problem. Word to pdf is one and done and REALY WYSIWYG
@nataliest.5234 Жыл бұрын
I've finished a novella recently that I think might actually stand a chance being published...so needless to say I ran straight here to see what the next step was, lol. Thank you for being so clear and concise with this process!
@AlleSixx11 ай бұрын
This is brilliant. I just finished my first Adult Romance Novel and I was feeling so lost because UK is so much different than America when it comes to publishing options. I was getting frustrated but I believe this would be the easiest option to start with and see how it goes! Thank you!
@A1LifestylePodcast3 ай бұрын
Amazing Tutorial, I learned that you need a Min of 24 pages at least for the paperback book. Though this was helpful publishing my first E-book!
@aok1951 Жыл бұрын
This is a really helpful video. Well explained, clear and easy to follow. You've talked here about so many aspects that are not mentioned in other videos - truly grateful for that! Many thanks.
@user-nt4zn3mz1g Жыл бұрын
I disagree that publishing a paperback on Kindle is easy. The jargon is hard to understand, the cover creator is extremely balky and hard to use. I've been struggling with this for months.
@t0dd0004 ай бұрын
It's easy if you understand the tools and terminology. But like an oil change, though it is not rocket science to change out the fluids in a vehicle, sometimes it is just easier to pay someone else to do it. Heck, most writers I know struggle with the basics of writing (gramma & spelling & punctuation, the Chicago Manual of Style, character development and three-act structure, etc) let alone the more expansive aspects of writing: publishing the work in a polished or professional manner, submitting, etc.
@emmanuelchijindu4093 Жыл бұрын
I love your way of teaching, very understandable regards. Please is description the same with Table if content
@abdallah_agha Жыл бұрын
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
@richardbates4899 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love you!!! This was the best video I have ever watched for instructing for anything. You are the best and now you will be my best friend for publishing!!!
@waynekey1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Amazing tutorial! I have watched and studied many publish-your-book videos and courses. You cover, in a pleasant conversational way, many of the very basic basics that other videos, and even expensive courses, forget.
@msmelochi Жыл бұрын
Firat time publisher here. This video was very helpful, thank you.
@v33nasoma Жыл бұрын
Bethany, Thank you!! I was not contemplating self-publishing through Amazon KDP, 10 months ago. However, your super-helpful video has given me the confidence to carry on with going down this route. It's all very new and a bit mind-boggling, but your explanations have been succinct and methodical, and easy to follow. Thanks again - AROHAMAI from New Zealand.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!
@Quest_adventure5 ай бұрын
Your content matches with the title. That's what I like the most. Thanks a lot
@BethanyAtazadeh5 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that, thank you! ☺️
@sanityone649 Жыл бұрын
Wow...really nice. Thanks for sharing your experience with KDP. I should have my book ready for publication this year...hopefully.
@Nezami.Arcadia10 ай бұрын
That was so awesome thank you! I’m literally getting ready to publish my book. I was so hesitant about some of these things and a few of your other videos been amazing help! Seriously thanks again!
@dianalevine34336 ай бұрын
Wow! This was so helpful! Working on my first book and this was so very helpful. You are a blessing!
@kalioped Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful time to teach and breakdown of the steps of publishing the book
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@TechBrosWilkes8 ай бұрын
Got my ebook up and then the paperback today. So cool. Thanks a bunch.
@BethanyAtazadeh8 ай бұрын
Yay congratulations!
@TechBrosWilkes8 ай бұрын
@@BethanyAtazadeh I have been wanting to do this since February 2022. This video inspired me to complete the process. Thank you bunches :)
@claudiaonorato4340 Жыл бұрын
omgosh this was the best video I've seen on this topic! So completely understandable for a rookie like me! Saving it for when I'm ready to publish! Thank you!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay! So happy to hear that, you've got this!
@tomaria1004 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bethany! Very helpful.
@BethanyAtazadeh4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ericarowanarts Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. I linked it to my sister who has been trying with the idea of self-pub for her poetry book.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Oooh yay! So glad it was helpful!
@stevenhernandez8966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I'll be studying this and related KDP videos intensely. I'm soon to publish a work of theology and am very nervous, and wish my art/drawings were better...
@saintbobbiecawthon68864 ай бұрын
Awesome, Awesome, Tutorial... thank you so very much for sharing... You are an excellent teacher with clarity...
@BethanyAtazadeh4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@FCSchaefer Жыл бұрын
Great video, Bethany. It has been some time since I last uploaded a book to KDP and I'm planning on uploading the first book in a horror trilogy in a few days, so this was a great refresher.
@melikasha2 ай бұрын
That was very helpful, thanks a lot❤️
@BethanyAtazadeh2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dalehan123 Жыл бұрын
Clear, concise, and to the point. High-quality video. I will subscribe! Thanks😊
@brenwyckoff Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bethany! Awesome job and I'm sure your thorough work will be exactly what I needed to get me started!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mattgamingyt62526 ай бұрын
Hi I'm also writing a book as well
@freebk16111 ай бұрын
Excellent video !!! You have helped me with every step before I publish my first book!!! One Question on Previewer : I would like to know if I can select the content as I do not want to have first 10% of the book; instead I want a specific content to trigger Reader's interest.. Cab you please help? ---Thanks again!
@djfingersflores10 ай бұрын
YOU ROCK! Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful. Peace
@Avionne_Parris Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed and instructional video, Bethany!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks Avionne!
@user-dt3ig1ti8d10 ай бұрын
Hi! I was wondering how you figured out the measurements for the binding of the printed copy?
@khayriali91867 ай бұрын
This was absolutely amazing. Thank you
@arieskate790911 ай бұрын
Thanks. Its so generous of you to share. I have a coloring book just Live. Can colouring book link to ebook base on your experience. Thank you
@notariesforalabama72536 ай бұрын
You rock! So glad I found your channel.
@jagrajdeopawriter10254 ай бұрын
Thank you very much...to make such an informative video for writers...baby.
@thepurpleufo Жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of energy from you.
@fccnx019 ай бұрын
Hey, how's it going? First off, your tutorial is awesome, it gets straight to the point without beating around the bush. About your course on Udemy, will it also help me in preparing and formatting children's books? I have several questions about book size, page setup, the most accepted formats on Amazon, and so on... Thanks a lot for your help and best of luck with your channel!
@thetattedlifeagent Жыл бұрын
The video was VERY helpful. Thank you!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-rz5vl5ft3k5 ай бұрын
Very good tutorial. Thank you.
@hangygerard5075 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. Thank you so much!!!👑💖🙏🏾
@amritanicolemarketing66849 ай бұрын
Some great info here, thanks! It doesn't say what the website is exactly so had to search for my first try. Also, where do I find the royalties calculator you were using in this video?
@ProfessorBurlingame Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and very timely for me. Thank you!🙂
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay so happy it was helpful!
@KnowingSelfKnowingOthers8 ай бұрын
Such a good video! Thanks so much! Really helpful
@BethanyAtazadeh8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dangrealy64558 ай бұрын
Super helpful Thankyou
@BethanyAtazadeh8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@FergMathias Жыл бұрын
This is a great video - thank you for your help and time
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@camkeni Жыл бұрын
Fantabulous - a very clear overview.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@camkeni Жыл бұрын
Do you have specific info on loading the cover - front,back, spine? I use a Mac and have my novel saved in Word and my covers aren’t jpeg.
@paulabrooks11148 ай бұрын
Loving your video! So helpful!
@BethanyAtazadeh8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lysgworld79867 ай бұрын
Thank You! this was exactly what I needed to see ❤x
@geefim2144 Жыл бұрын
Great video . I uploaded my first ebook on kindle. Not doing print copies . What other sites can I upload my ebook for royalties.
@ElizabethDuivenvoorde Жыл бұрын
For anyone curious about KindleVella, it’s only available for US authors.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Good to know, thank you!
@Lesandira Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for all the great and helpful content you put on KZbin Bethany!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@DerekDavisAI Жыл бұрын
Interesting... publishing my first book. Due to the file size, there is a large Delivery Fee. In my case, I make more per book on the 35% program with the way they calculate it (it doesn't subtract the delivery fee like the 70% option)
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
You can fix that by uploading a smaller file such as .epub instead of a word doc!
@jeanbaardsen2863 Жыл бұрын
Bethany, this was so informative! I'm nowhere close to publishing anything, but I imagine when it's time, it must be absolutely terrifying to push the PUBLISH button for the first time! Do you recommend having your own publishing company?
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay so glad it was helpful! And I have a video about making your own company if you’re curious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYi1f3WrZ6eSodk
@jeanbaardsen2863 Жыл бұрын
@@BethanyAtazadeh Thanks for the link! I'll check it out!
@VLoveTarot7 ай бұрын
bless you. thanks so much!
@onnislee111 ай бұрын
You skipped the only reason I looked at this video and that was to know how to upload the e-book file. I need to know the size of the file because it always comes out wrong after uploading. Any suggestions?
@AbdelhaiVlogs10 ай бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks!
@Pussies_For_Kamala Жыл бұрын
This is a great video, and I feel so encouraged to write and publish my own books now! Thank you! I was wondering if you could explain the benefits of creating your own publishing company, like you did. Is that some thing aspiring authors should do?
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Here's my video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYi1f3WrZ6eSodk
@pjalexander_author Жыл бұрын
You're awesome, Bethany 😊
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@arcall000Ай бұрын
Great video! 😊 How reliable is the previewer for paperback? I'm nervous and just ordered my first proof and am basing my launch date on how it comes back. Thank you!
@BethanyAtazadehАй бұрын
Thanks! It doesn't always show you the obvious issues, so I would always recommend actually looking over the proof in person before approving for sale.
@paulbeckmann Жыл бұрын
Fantastic info! Thank you!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@MaryWarrick Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of this info! You are beyond inspiring. When uploading a paperback do you upload the manuscript without the Cover?
@edifymeblog7076 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Great information ;)
@JustMe-ty9tx Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! Thank you.
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@CraigMarkley Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bethany
@Loveandlightcodes5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🥰
@BethanyAtazadeh4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@LorenScott6911 ай бұрын
Very good explanation of this process! I'm preparing to upload my first book to KDP as well, but want to get my own publishing company set up first, if it makes sense. But, I don't *think* that I'll be selling outside of Amazon (yet). So, what are the pros and cons of having your own publishing company? Is that required only if one also wants to sell outside of Amazon? I also plan to narrate the Audible version of my book and (hopefully) use their Whispersync feature to sync that with the Kindle version. Do you have any experience with doing that? Thanks!
@Hair2Stay1004 ай бұрын
Hi so glad I discover you. I have a narrative poem I want to upload as a short read, is there a certain way I need to format it, a certain font?
@ploodohplanit825910 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank you!
@BethanyAtazadeh9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@outofthebox77 ай бұрын
Hi. 1) Can I just upload my paperback book, on the ebook page, by just using Word doc instead of PDF, or is there some other difference I need to see to? 2) Also, having published my print book, I don't see an option to transfer my cover and text to ebook format. That is, it doesn't say Link existing paperback or to ebook anywhere, only Create hardcover and Link existing hardcover. Are they somehow linked already? Please, someone answer. THANKS!
@arlenepazmino3973 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing and so helpful! I have a question regarding ebooks. Is it possible to have the ebook review link at the end of the ebook before the book is published? So ideally for all those in the launch party receiving the free ebook early? I’m having some trouble finding the if and how to that question ☺️
@pascalhalim3324 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Great video! I have a quick question pre-publishing. Did you create a specific amazon account before starting your KDP and ACX account or are you using as a professional self publisher you personal amazon account. there aren't many resources online and setting up shop is one important step. Please let me know your thoughts. Thansk!
@sweetsopcomedy14586 ай бұрын
Love your video, I just came across it,, how do you set up your own publishing company, yours is Grace Printing Press?
@alexwholey3391 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! ❤
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Yay absolutely!
@startupbusinesscoaching Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!
@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@holliswebb18002 ай бұрын
how do you link banking details? any videos i could review. thank you!!!!
@insaneTECHINSANEtech5 ай бұрын
Hello, this is so helpful, thank you so much! Also, for a minor, is it still possible to publish with KDP or does it have to be under a different name and account?
@jennybleach11768 ай бұрын
Thank you sooo much
@BethanyAtazadeh8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@mluizap3839 Жыл бұрын
this is great! many tks!
@Lauradahl-creations9 ай бұрын
Hi, I have three books for sale on Amazon now. But I can't find my first book, 'A Moth In The Darkness'. It ISN'T low content. I first (independently) published it back in 2005 but wasn't able to get it on a larger platform until 2023. And unfortunately, Amazon won't let me change my (second edition) book's title. Perhaps, I should ask someone else? My two children's books, on the other hand, pop right up after I type in my name on the search bar. On a side note: Would you know how to temporarily discount the price on my books? I asked a KDP representative and he said I COULDN'T do sale prices but would need to manually discount the price and then publish it again. But just today I visited Amazon and noticed other sellers with paperback books WERE able to discount (sale price) their own books. So now, I am confused. 😕 Thanks for your time and help. 😃
@BethanyAtazadeh9 ай бұрын
For help desk type questions, you gotta talk to the KDP help desk, I don't work for them, sorry!
@cindythom644010 ай бұрын
I just published a book on how can I get it stored and libraries.. any tips?. Thank you
@IcerArchives Жыл бұрын
Hi Beth. I have made a folklore ebook on PDF. Now I wanted to try sell it on Amazon. I am a non-US citizen, does it matter much for the author's name since it's for the US market? Please advise. Thanks.
@nooruddinraotiwala490 Жыл бұрын
how to fillin tax information can u make a video on that for the latest policies am unable to complete that process.I am getting this Error:"Update your Signature to exactly match your Name. If you are signing on behalf of someone else, uncheck electronic signature consent."
@metalkingtohorses Жыл бұрын
I'm making an illustrated journal ( have no idea what I'm doing AT ALL) ITS IN Microsoft WORD just as single documents , but I have no idea how in word , to set it up as a book with pages , nor do I know how to do some pages with my illustrations as full bleed , to view as entire book and how I would then upload to the amazon kdp do you have any videos on formatting and viewing in word then uploading to kdp. I am doing it as a 8.5x11 paperback Matt finish color on white . I'm finding all this so difficult
@bobireviews6309 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!
@fash2314 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I created a book on MS Word 2013 in size 5x8inches. Now, when I am converting it to pdf via microsoft pdf, it converts as a4/letter size and there's no other option to print as 5x8inches. even though on the print page, size shows custom page size 5x8inches. still won't print in desired size. please help, I can't wait to publish my first book :)