How I Create My KDP Books (Coloring Books, Journals, etc.) & Make Passive Income Online

[@LisaIrby]

Here are the Timestamps / Chapters 0:46 Why I Haven't Uploaded Any More Books 2:42 First FREE Option to Create Your Books 3:16 Follow This Canva Pro! 3:41 What I Used for My First 2 Books (FREE!) 5:59 Where I Get My Coloring Book Images 9:37 Convert Image to Coloring Book Format 11:32 Why I Only Use Illustrator Now

[@YourChicGeek]

Love this video Lisa and thanks so much for the shout out. I especially love the point that you made about making sure that you add other elements to your designs/pages to lessen the chance of your coloring books looking similar to other books out there in the marketplace. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@LisaIrby]

You're welcome. You deserve it.

[@Flashtrader-1]

@@LisaIrby hello Mrs Lisa, What keyword tools do you use to scale your books on Kdp... Thanks...

[@LisaIrby]

@@Flashtrader-1 I don't use any keyword tools. In fact, in my previous video I was talking about how I have never been good with keyword research tools.

[@Flashtrader-1]

@@LisaIrby okay.... so how do you put keywords on the 7 keywords boxes?

[@LisaIrby]

@@Flashtrader-1 I use keywords that match my title and I do manual research on Amazon (autocomplete box) to get suggestions. The autocomplete is so helpful for me with research. Tools give me analysis paralysis.

[@angiewilliams4646]

Thank you for being straight up. So refreshing. Most people make videos and leave out important information or skim over the most imperative points. Please keep making videos on KDP. I would love to see you do one on Amazon ads for your coloring books. You Rock!

[@LisaIrby]

Thank you Angie!

[@GreenCatQueen]

I have Adobe Illustrator, but I didn't know how to change an ordinary colored image into a coloring page image. Thank you for showing me!

[@eldritchpodblast]

AHHHH! Came here to comment on your other KDP vid... to see this has just been uploaded! My lucky day!!

[@phyllisedmondson8517]

Omg I’m at work ! Thank you Lisa and you’re right .. I niched it down three times and found only 50 items… Can’t wait for the next video 🙏🏾💕❤️ Kim George got it gonna on 💕

[@GlendaGray-xi9uz]

Thanks Lisa ! You are so helpful.

[@CarlosRodriguez-cj8oo]

Thanks for the inspiring information!

[@lorihatcher2998]

Very grateful for your detailed, no-nonsense instructions. Thank you!

[@faresali3778]

That chi-chang for merch I just love it

[@LisaIrby]

Don’t ya? Now if I can just remember to turn that off during the video. Lol 😂😂

[@viktoriaeiternick5841]

Thank you so much for being so transparent. :)

[@vipkiddad4898]

I am excited to publish my first KDP LCB and apply your insights!

[@LisaIrby]

Wishing you the best!

[@nassaublu]

Thanks Lisa, I have learned so much from your video content. Looking forward to the marketing direction. Set the same goal for myself. Yes I agree, Kim George is a great content creator.

[@Bonniebeebs]

really informative video, straight to the point. Thank you.

[@amirloucif]

I haven't started watching it yet and am already so happy seeing a new video from you lisa ,we missed you , I had a question about Pintrest and I remember in the last video you did about it , you said they changed the algorithm and all ,,I was wondering if you have any news about the platform and how to promote one's design accounting for these new changes

[@LisaIrby]

They did? I had no idea. Still getting clicks and views so I'm not changing anything about my process.

[@amirloucif]

@@LisaIrby so The previous process you are using still works lisa? putting the design on mockups and publishing everyday is that right? the most important thing is to stay active

[@LisaIrby]

@@amirloucif Not just mockups....quotes too. Just like I talked about in the last video. Consistency with UNIQUE, eye-catching images is key. Publish a variety of things. The algorithm only cares if you're getting clicks. So focus on that. If you're not getting clicks, change up what you post. Also I have a BRAND. That makes a difference too. I'm not just posting random niches. Think LONG term.

[@amirloucif]

@@LisaIrby thank u so much lisa , I will revise what am doing wrong and trying to correct it

[@LisaIrby]

@@amirloucif Operating as a brand is the key to long term. All this multi niche stuff is great but it's up and down. I'm doing both.

[@OnlineMoneyGoals]

Thank you for sharing, Lisa! I'm enjoying your insights.

[@LisaIrby]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@Fioneenacockeen]

Brilliant. Thank you Lisa1

[@Meloyadina]

I had done about 11 LCB on KDP early last year, but I'm now realizing I never did any advertising... you've inspired me to market them... cause they are a series & quite niched down. Thanks, as always Lisa 🙏🏽❤

[@LisaIrby]

I should also mention that of my 7 of 12 sellers, none of my LCB sold. The ones that sold are all medium to high. So that may play a role as well. Not saying you shouldn't try to advertise, but also switch up the types of things you publish. Also make sure they are niched down well.

[@Meloyadina]

@@LisaIrby Ok definitely got that and will do!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

brilliant, thanks for your great video - subscribed!!

[@shaunnyr]

Very helpful thank you!

[@n2tw0rkburn3r8]

Very inspiring. Really. Gives me hope.

[@n2tw0rkburn3r8]

I've only sold one book. I guess I need to make more of an effort on niching down more.

[@LisaIrby]

@@n2tw0rkburn3r8 That.... and make sure your cover looks great. The covers matter so much. I've seen some books with very drab looking covers that would probably sell better with a cover refresh.

[@n2tw0rkburn3r8]

@@LisaIrby thanks a million. Will surely work on that. Is it possible to get an email to reach out to you for some advice?

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

You are the Best!

[@alexandriasoto4298]

You know, in you're old videos you said you weren't a graphic designer but you have come so far over the years. I would say you are a graphic designer. I immediately came to this conclusion when you started using the artboards and grey space in the video.

[@LisaIrby]

Awwww thanks! 😀 I'm trying!

[@alicelong100]

Thank You again!👍🏾

[@mdsiam6816]

Please share a ads strategy video

[@domarchie9558]

Great video love your work, and highlighting someone else says a lot about you well done. Removing the colour from Fire Fighter was great...now how do I do that in inkscape?

[@LisaIrby]

Unfortunately I have no idea. I don't use Inkscape. Had issues with that on my Mac. Does Inkscape have a way for you to select the content and change the fill color? Look for an option to adjust fill color and apply it to the image. That's the key. No matter what you use, you need to be able to adjust the fill color for the shape. So I would Google "How to change fill color in Inkscape."

[@domarchie9558]

@@LisaIrby thanks

[@CourtneyFrazer]

Do you by any chance have videos on merch by Amazon as well? I keep getting denied for it, so I dont know if there's just too many people using merch by Amazon.

[@LisaIrby]

Yeah check some of my older videos from 2018 and 2019. It's much harder to get in now compared to when I got in in 2016. Keep trying!

[@christianfaithtv77]

Please ma, I am from Nigeria. I heard that Nigerians are not allowed to do summary of books again. How true is this, please?

[@avamaria8447]

I have Amazon Prime and have been shopping on Amazon for many years now. Should I create a new/different account in kpd?

[@LisaIrby]

You can use the same account.

[@alohaleslie9407]

I just purchased Adobe Illustrator and wasn't able to duplicate what you' did. Guess, I will have to do some tutorials. Cuz, it wasn't as simple as you said. LOL I was able to fill but couldn't get the strokes to obey me. :)

[@LisaIrby]

After you select everything with your mouse, make sure you hit the V key (move tool). Sometimes it can be finicky and I have to select everything twice. The first time I did it when recording it didn't work for me either. The Fill/Stroke wouldn't allow me to change anything. The editing made it look smoother than it was for me. lol

[@alohaleslie9407]

@@LisaIrby I just had to familiarize myself with the tools once again. It's been a long time since I used Photoshop, which is similar. A bit different learning curve. I'm sure I will get the hang of it and will using Ai will be an important tool for me as I advance in my KDP creations. :) Also, as I researched Ai vs Affinity D, Affinity is supposed to have more vibrant and stunning image creations. I don't know if that's true, but as I look at many of the coloring books out there by some outstanding publishers, their work is absolutely amazing. I want to create more like that!!! :)

[@LisaIrby]

@@alohaleslie9407 Agree. I found the learning curve for Illustrator to be much steeper than PS. Took me some time but I love it now. Good luck to ya. 🙂

[@redone823]

Would you do a video on pricing strategy?

[@LisaIrby]

Sure....once I have more data. Right now I just looked at the competition and priced about a dollar less since I had no reviews like them. Once reviews come in I raise a dollar or two. That's about all I got right now.😀

[@madjidsoft3451]

Thanks I am waiting your video about ads 🙂

[@GroooviChick]

Thank yoooooouu!!!!!!! 🔥

[@LisaIrby]

No prob!

[@coreywilliams1293]

Hello Lisa. I need to find a print on demand for large calendars. Can you recommend a site?

[@LisaIrby]

Sorry, wish I knew of some. Did you check Cafepress, Society6 or Zazzle? They tend to have a wide variety.

[@WillyRosado]

How’s it going

[@mommyscribbles]

So are you doing ads that are .5 or .10?

[@LisaIrby]

They change often depending on the performance. Right now all over the place from .5 to .10 and amounts in between. Advertising is fluid. It should never be fixed. You have to monitor the results, competition, etc. Every niche will be different. My ad prices are on the low end because I am in low competition spaces. That's what matters. If you are in a more competitive space those bids may be too low.

[@jaimepersons]

Hi Lisa, just subscribed! Do you have a video regarding how to sell a custom design to a customer who wants a personal commission on Amazon? I know, normally Etsy would be the place, but I have recently been approved by Merch by Amazon, however, I have been having to deal with people copying my work and having to deal with that whole issue! Anyhow, I am a new subscriber, please don't mention my name, I'm old and can't figure out how to change it! Does Merch offer a watermark that I do not know about? Or, do I have to spend money for their Transparency Program? Sorry, I know your busy, but I appreciate any advice! I did recently reach out to RJ Martinez. He is so nice! I asked him about the copyright issues I have been dealing with. Thanks for your time. I hope your having a productive week and that your not dealing with so many copycats right now yourself! Ughh!

[@jaimepersons]

I forgot to mention, I do Digital art, water color paintings, oils, and Acrylic. I haven't started on the whole, Word Font Art World."

[@JennyHansenLane]

I have a quantity problem too. Like why does it feel good to upload 2-3 books a day lol

[@LisaIrby]

3 per day? Oh wow you got me beat there. LOL I have actually never been a quantity uploader. When I look at my stats for MBA, my better months (over $5K were usually because of 2-3 designs that took off.) Not because I uploaded a lot. I'm still on a fairly low tier because I don't do automation. My mistake was relying on organic and not advertising those designs to grow the income even more. If those designs did so well organically, imagine had I advertised them too? So with KDP, I want to keep up with that mindset, but do better with advertising....hopefully! Fingers crossed!

[@JennyHansenLane]

@@LisaIrby I am in total alignment with what you said about using ads to grow those organic starts. I feel like I'm still in testing mode with my uploads and I love designing, so it's not bad.

[@LisaIrby]

@@JennyHansenLane I hear ya! That's exactly why I published 12 in 3 weeks. I wanted to see what would stick. Yup!!

[@rwmartin1482]

What's KDP?

[@villagewallybachay2]

ماشااللہ خوبصورت بہت اچھی تربیت

[@kingdean123kd]

So you have received first payment from kdp?

[@LisaIrby]

No, you get your first payment at the end of the following month. So my first sale was just 6 weeks ago so I won't get a payment until the end of this month from my understanding.

[@kingdean123kd]

So my first sale was in December but majority of them in January. Still haven't received payment. Hopefully I receive it by the end of this month

[@LisaIrby]

@@kingdean123kd I have never heard a story of someone not getting paid. I’m sure you’ll get your payment.

[@chloeconstantine1853]

@@LisaIrby the sales from say January are paid the end of March. So two months plus afterwards.

[@LisaIrby]

@@chloeconstantine1853 Yep. Just got mine. Thanks!

[@BlinkBeatz777]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@famifami5771]

How to avoid copyright

[@LisaIrby]

Use images that you actually have commercial rights to use and avoid just using the single image as I mentioned. Add additional shapes, images, etc to each page so your content is unique. Try not to just use images "as is" if you can help it. If you have been given rights to use the images commercially (Vecteezy, for example), you are free to use them as you see fit. Stay away from free image sites. Most of the times those images have been used too often and they may not really be commercial free.

[@famifami5771]

@@LisaIrby For coloring books where you take pictures

[@LisaIrby]

@@famifami5771 The video explains where I get my pics from.

[@skiie]

you down with kdp? yeah you know me

[@LisaIrby]

Why ya gotta take me back to the 90s? LOL Now that song is in my head. 😂

[@akosuayevenyo297]

Can I also earn online

[@lidiatorresprado]

Why instead copying images from others you design your own images, and if you can't that means you are not an artist or designer and you shouldn't be chasing something on what you are not good at it, leave the market to people with the skills and stop filling KDP with garbage that everybody copies from free resources.