One Interior Many Covers? - KDP Account Terminated

[@paulmarles]

Watch this video next on causes for KDP Account Termination: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-WgpV3jt2mn7s

[@elegancemonroetv2309]

EMERGENCY! I just uploaded 25 line paper books … September 4th 3 am -6pm est My books are still up for 72 hour review Will this effect my account….

[@gak2008]

I wanted to make a 'journal guide' with different colored colors. I love the colors so I decided to offer colors that are lighter or darker and they are gorgeous. But I just wanted to give different options. I only have 4 colors. But not more than this. I honestly didn't want to upload multiples but I didn't see an option to group the books together since again my only purpose was to give customer options. I'm hoping KDP groups them together as different options for the same item. I tried to do it as a series but they really didn't like that! To the last issue you spoke of I can't believe someone would plagiarize like that. No way.

[@productivitybydesign9368]

I feel that if you are serious you will put the effort in to make each book unique to the niche.

[@paulmarles]

Exactly.

[@DISTGB]

First sale today! Paul, thanks.

[@USELECKSIONS]

🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@paulmarles]

Well done!! 👍👍👍

[@christianborja4787]

Wow

[@gotchagr]

Well done!

[@hippysuetotherescue9827]

Awesome

[@sharondavis3535]

The end game is an excellent customer experience 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@ritaisathome]

My head is about to explode with all the information I have crammed into it the last couple of weeks. I am all fired up and ready to start creating with lots of ideas but when I watch your videos on all the ways you can get your KDP account shut down I get cold feet because I am sure I will do something wrong. Got to get past this fear of doing it all wrong.

[@paulmarles]

You’ll be fine. It’s just common sense. Don’t let fear hold you back, just go for it and get your first book created.

[@KelliDBH]

Same here Rita Lee. I’ve been selling digital art for 17 years. Yet I get all fired up (bought Book Bolt) and study more then I see videos that scare me Lol. Did you start selling??? Dying to know.

[@kingdomminded6271]

You will make it and be successful at it by all your knowledge your intaking will be a win ❤

[@kingdomminded6271]

Lol I see that it has been a year now and you may or may not have created your self publishing fruit 🍎 hopefully all is well,I’m now on this journey with getting knowledge now so may your May and life be full of love and light

[@banandababa]

@@KelliDBH Hi Kelli did you start?

[@MyFreedomEmpire]

Thanks for this, it would be awful to spend all that time creating books/covers only to have your account shut down!

[@paulmarles]

Exactly.

[@Charlesman24]

Happy to read your comment here. I have been following your videos too and they are helping me a lot.

[@armahfit9467]

You are amazing I followed your video step by step and published my first journal on Amazon. I'm now on my second. Thank you very much. You are one of the few people that explain with descriptions. I'm going to watch all your videos, especially on how to make sales im determined to make this a side hustle.

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! I’m glad you found the content useful and was able to take action on it.

[@lgambis]

Glad I saw this--Was thinking of creating a few covers for the same word search book....I do see the logic now of not doing it.

[@bonniecolubriale4945]

I am a little late to the game, but have been loving your videos, and learning a lot. Thank you so much for creating and sharing!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@evaristegalois2731]

Good video as always. It would be interesting to have a video where some of your followers show their progress, especially to break the myth that "success always belongs to others" so that the progress of those who learn through your videos can also be appreciated.

[@lydia2964]

Good one! I agree 100%. Would be nice to see somebody's progress from the first month of publishing. I started from scratch, I didn't know anything. I watched Paul's videos many many times and after 3 months I am not sure if I am doing okay...I mean I am happy with the progress but still,I am not sure if is that fast enough...

[@paulmarles]

That would be good. I’m not sure many would want to do that though.

[@SylverZone]

@@lydia2964 I took the plunge with Amazon Ads based on a Paul’s videos. Getting slightly better results now, but still not making much money. I’ve had a couple of market ‘leaders’ review my books etc., and nothing obvious stands out. Covers are ok. Niches about right. Have used Paul’s keyword lists in a few instances. I’m inclined to think we are all too impatient - and maybe with reason given today’s financial climate. Books just have to age a bit. I am also following another’s advice of a steady social media and website content presence and hope to see a difference in a few months.

[@lydia2964]

@@SylverZone Yeah...impatient...that's true...I think I am not impatient with money, somehow I know that money will come but I would love to see some story "from zero" because most people start making videos after they made some serious monthly income. It would be good motivation, I think.I know every story is different but still, I wish I can see how start looks like for others.

[@SylverZone]

@@lydia2964 You have a point. Maybe I’ll start recording mine a bit more seriously.

[@suethomson3182]

Your videos have been helpful and encouraging. Thank you. I was wondering if you could make say a journal, then offer different covers the same way as Amazon offers different colors of clothing all on the same listing and you choose the color or design you like.

[@limegreenlotus]

I have made two books so far using your advice just waiting for approval, I do hope amazons approves them I would be thrilled. And as a new content creator, I agree to respect them and be mindful which books to put out.

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! That's great to hear. Well done.

[@anguscampbell5705]

Interesting video as ever Paul. I started in May making Journals and had success quite quickly with one particular title. Sales increased month on month and I was expecting a good Q4 with it but the opposite happened - sales nosedived. It turns out one "author" copied word for word my book description, including the highlighted words and phrases but my interior was cut and pasted as well, again word for word including the layout. He had done this and put 3 different jackets on my work. Then, to my utter astonishment I found another "author" who had done exactly the same but he had put 20 different jackets on my work! The one page he had configured himself/herself had numerous spelling mistakes and obviously English is not his/her first language, hence copying my work. I have reported both these authors as it is one thing to use interiors you have created lawfully as you described in this video but another to blatantly copy another persons work. Tonight I have found another "author" who has recently copied my books description word for word but the 'look inside' feature isn't enabled on his 3 journals so I will keep checking on his titles!

[@paulmarles]

I know. It’s very frustrating when you find this. I’ve had it with my books. It’s easy to become consumed by it but in reality there is very little that you can do. You’ve just got to keep creating. Learn from it and just keep producing books that sell.

[@Selyidar]

I'm so sorry it happened to you. Hopefully, as you create more content, you will see exponential growth!

[@brianandlisacoleman7987]

@@paulmarles Hi Paul. So there is nothing we can do as creators to stop the imitators from harming our "brand" we are trying to build?

[@craftingretired]

I get what he saying nobody wants the same puzzle book they already did makes common sense

[@alicebrown7750]

Thanks for the info because I was about to create different covers with same interior on activity books.

[@raising_arizona]

May 2nd, 2021 - The day I found your YT channel. I've always wanted to start and you will be a great mentor!

[@paulmarles]

That’s great. Good luck 👍

[@SylverZone]

Got to say Paul, I'm amazed that people even try the last of the three you mention! Surely it is an obvious conclusion that if you wish to give good customer experience and build a customer base you just don't do it! Even the bought interiors should be edited, altered, changed to suit your brand and style, and ensure they are not the same as anyone else's. It is so simple to do really. SMH.

[@paulmarles]

Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t see it that way! 🤷‍♂️

[@SylverZone]

@@paulmarles which is rather sad for the industry 😔

[@naturalmystique1237]

You're a kind guy Mr. Marles. Thanks for that

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@torpoint100]

Great Avice Paul for this beginner loving these videos Baz

[@remix1239]

Amazing work for public domain. Thank you for informations 🙂 information is a gold .

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome 👍

[@CapAwesome76]

Thankyou. New kdp creater and following you and your helpful tips.

[@paulmarles]

Welcome aboard and thank you for wathcing.

[@kayleeunger5522]

I was watching this video and had just watched your video on keywords and was taking your advice while watching and changed keywords and categories to reflect my description and when I checked and typed in a search phrase two of my books came up as sixth and seventh on the page! The Lord is answering my prayers as always and in unexpected ways! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@paulmarles]

That's great. Well done. 👍

[@NeverQuitEver]

Very helpful Paul. I've been doing one of the 1st choice No Content Journals and have seen a little traction. I decided to do multiple covers with the same lined pages and your vid really hit home.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful and are getting some sales.

[@latricewillins-butler5403]

I didn't know an account can be terminated. I wrote and published 8 books on Amazon. One called "1 BADAZZ BLACK SHEEP." which has my picture on it, along with a 7-book series called "P.U.S.H. N PLAY FOR LIFE." All of them have different colors. I have a 9th one in the works. I put my heart, sweat, blood, and tears into these stories. I love to write💯

[@latricewillins-butler5403]

@The Vignesh I made a decent amount, with the other books, although sales have been slow these days. I just published the 9th book as of 1 A.M this morning.

[@latricewillins-butler5403]

@The Vignesh Yeah, a whopping $20 😂. Better than nothing I guess.

[@latricewillins-butler5403]

@The Vignesh Thanks 💚😇. I'm not sure what you mean by uploading the covers. I have been thinking about changing the covers of some of the books. I have colorful covers.

[@latricewillins-butler5403]

@The Vignesh I'm not too sure about that. I did all of my work on word. I don't have paperback covers. I have just ebooks. That's a good question, though.

[@bleachedout805]

@The Vignesh Yes you can you a notebook interior with multiple distinct covers. The man in the video has stated as much.

[@fionadarocha]

Thanks so much for the clarity and transparency... so hard to find but sooo appreciated!👍

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@celtpro]

Paul Marles, I did two versions of a book within a niche that could be called a grey area, though as you stated in your sport example I changed the heading and the interior does cater to a niche within a niche. Even the cover I place a different image on it.

[@JaneM.Blackboot]

Thanks for this. I never tbought of the same person buying a second book to find the same content! Great valid point!

[@SageGrey2319]

In my opinion, dot grid, blank Handwriting, graph paper, isometric paper, etc are all no content books- just like a lined journal, that should all fall in the first category. I couldn't imagine duplicating a coloring book. It takes 2-3 hours for me to make the inside of one and another hour or so for the cover. At that point, you gotta trust your key words

[@cleareyedsky]

I agree with you. I journal, and I only buy dot grid books for my writing. When I need a new one, I like to get a new color or design. So yes, in my experience they would fall into the first category as long as you’re creating unique covers.

[@globaleduwithryan]

It's a really helpful info. Thanks Paul~

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@HistoricHistoryHaven]

I did get my account banned for not having correct titles. but KDP rep was nice and made me type ( I will not upload contact that may confuse costumers) once i did that they let my account go up and all i had to do was remove all the books there were in review. lucky:D wish i watched your vids then haha

[@paulmarles]

Well done in getting the problem sorted out.

[@DisleyDavid]

Need to get someone to proof read check your work. I also think you mean ‘contact’.

[@thanesbusiness5001]

kdp removal does scare me, perhaps i should remove some books and do one log book per niche, trouble is you don't know what covers will sell.

[@paulmarles]

I normally do 3 maybe 4 per niches, each one focusing on a different keyword in the main title.

[@saschaboguslawski9135]

I always do for coloring books, one interior, and up to ten different covers with different titles so I can be found for each title. you have to look at it like this, for example. a Christmas coloring book with 60 pictures many people get from creativ fabrika, we have e.g. 100 people who have the same interior and all have different covers, now a customer comes, buys 3 books from different publishers and has the same book with different covers. if I publish ten covers and 2 to 3 are sold, then I am happy because I have that in Germany England, and the USA and I sell different covers.

[@paulmarles]

Ok. Good luck with your business and well done for the sales.

[@saschaboguslawski9135]

@@paulmarles i sell a lot of coloring books but few christmas coloring books but tonight someone bought exactly 23 christmas coloring books from me at once, that's incredible, earn 45 euros

[@poeticnation6251]

This was very helpful - Thank you for sharing.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@Katiefr100]

Hi Paul, I’ve been binge watching your videos, just wish I’d found them sooner! I just wanted to ask, would it be ok to list a budget planner book, something that would be for the customer to complete themselves but list different colour covers with the same interior?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you can do that.

[@ironhz4734]

Thank you Paul for the valuable informations that you provide us ❤️

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@brianandlisacoleman7987]

Hi Paul! I am a newbie with all of this and find your tutorials extremely helpful. I currently have 4 medium to low-content books published following your suggestions. I am very excited and hopeful to continue with this new venture. My question is that I am hoping to take partial interiors of 1 offering and blend it with of the other books so that the customers can have an option of experiences, depending on their goals and visual wants. I feel that this would still be considered "not spam" but would like your perspective. Thanks for everything! Lisa

[@paulmarles]

That sounds like it shoud be ok.

[@jesse7603]

Thanks. I was just about to do many log, journal, etc. And Thanks for the interior

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@SublithinallyYours]

I'm jumping in feet first into this industry, and this is a question that's been heavy on my noggin - thank you so so so much for such a clear video on the topic :)

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. 👍

[@Cykon_fx]

Thanks sir, I appreciate it I'm still looking up to making my first sales.

[@paulmarles]

Good luck 👍

[@sebastiantevel898]

Hi and thank you for all the useful content. I have just started following you. I would assume that doing the opposite: using the same cover design for 2 books but with different interiors and titles, like one with simple lined pages and the other with a frame for sketching or dotted, should not be a problem? Or same cover but different sizes?

[@paulmarles]

No, that’s not a problem at all.

[@nileshpalkar7634]

The information provided by you is very valuable. Thanks a lot..

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@nileshpalkar7634]

@@paulmarles Had one doubt in mind. Is it fine if we create a blank sketchbook interior with just a border and upload it with multiple book covers. Is there a chance of getting banned for this.?

[@paulmarles]

That’s exactly what I’m talking about is the problem.

[@MoLamin21]

Thanks Captain

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@tesalewis27]

The repeat of a book with a different cover but same internal content happened to me. It was very disappointing.

[@HayleyMcauley]

Hi Paul, I've been watching many of your videos and this one was the most helpful but it doesn't quite cover my exact question/situation. Is there any way that I can contact you for a bit more specific help? Happy to pay for your time.

[@Halixya]

Hi, personally I have created the same notebook in French, English, Spanish etc. I prefer to create the same notebook in several languages ​​in order to target several markets. I wrote to Amazon who confirmed to me that it was possible.

[@paulmarles]

That’s a great idea. No problem there.

[@Philyra86]

Exactly what i was questioning. Just recently uploaded 4 lined notebooks, 1 i had to put the words notebook on and the other 3 were approved just a couple of hours ago. Different niches, but still you wonder if you're not doing too much and putting your account in danger. Thank you for the video. You answered my question.

[@gracehoihchingofficial]

thank you so much for this video. you really cleared up this subject

[@jaynafercuaderno1100]

Hi Paul, you're video was very informative, wish i'd seen this before I joined kdp..I previously joined kdp and managed to publish 3 low content books. 2 of them have the same interior since it's only an ordinary notebook. Then after 4days they terminated my account due to a violation of the terms and conditions. I have emailed kdp support asking about it but they won't tell me. I feel frustrated and confused as to why that happened, however, I feel like I am fighting a losing battle so I just let it go..😢

[@paulmarles]

Sorry to hear you got your account terminated. Multiple books of a lined interior wouldn't have created a problem. I know it can be frustrating to get any information.

[@danielmoore-birch2202]

Hey Paul Really good instructive content, congrats What is the situation on a limited company doing this and what are the tax implications in uk?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you can create a limited company to do this. My advice is to talk to an accountant re. tax.

[@BrittHustles]

I like your perspective but I wanted different covers because people like different colors… not to beat the system. Do you have a video on how to upload them?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, I’ve done video in my book tutorials playlist on uploading books.

[@MavisSongbirdERA]

Well I have alternative covers such as the Modern and Vintage designs.

[@bjcronje]

Thanks this answered a lot of questions I had

[@roxescarcega1703]

work with ethic and quality that´s all, thanks for your tips , greetings from México

[@candaceedwards8542]

Here's a question: Can I create books with the different interiors but the same cover - like 'matching' products?

[@paulmarles]

Yes.

[@cloudmonte4406]

@@paulmarles hi, one question: Is it ok if I have the same cover design and pattern but with different colors, for different interior contents such as (wide-ruled lined, dot grid and journal lined)?

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

@@cloudmonte4406 yes

[@judyladewig9410]

Hi Paul. I just discovered your channel and am learning a lot from your videos. I understand why you wouldn’t put different covers on the same interior in the case of coloring books, puzzle books, guided journals, log books, etc. I’m a little confused as to why you couldn’t put different covers on plain dot grid or graph paper interiors. Those don’t seem any different than plain lined pages or blank pages to me. Did I misunderstand?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you can.

[@shabuddinboby71]

You are my inspiration, sir

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@classymissus]

Hi Paul. Great 👍🏻 info! Question though. Why would dot grid or graphed notebooks be treated differently than lined notebooks? They can be used for many purposes like a lined notebook is used. Thanks!

[@petersongallery]

I wanted to know the same thing :)

[@paulmarles]

No they’re not. People who are buying those are often buying them for a specific purpose.

[@petersongallery]

@@paulmarles Ok thanks Paul ... but isn't that the same as a lined journal or notebook? Both are deemed blank aren't they? Perhaps we're missing something, help. ( I think dot grid just means dots instead of lines, but maybe not ? )

[@JessicaSandersArt]

Hello! I'm just starting on this. In another vid, you mentioned using AI to generate a prompt list for a miod tracker journal. How would this fit into the AI content disclosure? Would you still copy paste the prompts? Thank you!!

[@realmarsattacksagain]

#1 My American brain can't understand the word you are saying at 06:48 hrs. It sounds like "documentary" but I know that can't be right 🙃 #2 is it best to create a bunch of journals first, like 50, and then upload them at one time to my new kdp account? (By this I mean a variety of 10 no content with solid colored covers, 10 no content with text covers, 10 low content lined wirh various sports covers, etc)

[@paulmarles]

dot grid journals. And I would spread out uploading them rather than all at once.

[@a.andreson9876]

Good information. Thank you!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@cyndisstuffonline]

There's a person/company selling 2 interiors with 10+ covers for hundreds of dollars... and saying that it's ok to do exactly this because I asked specifically and was told to move the page order if I wanted to. Glad I didn't. It didn't feel right. So always follow your gut. Or Paul's advice. 😁

[@SylverZone]

Lots of people do this and it is OK, but it is down to you to change the interiors enough to make them your own. Still saves on the workload.

[@paulmarles]

👍👍

[@cyndisstuffonline]

@@SylverZone Yes. I did and used two covers and two interiors so far. I will play around with the others, but not willing to just change out covers like I was told by the seller. Glad I double checked with Paul. 😁

[@TheBrettmh]

Very good info and advice. Thanks!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome 👍

[@phahimaa7370]

Hi Paul. Thanks for the video. Are all your books 120pages 6 x 9 sizes?

[@paulmarles]

No. A lot are 8.5 x 11 inches and 120 pages.

[@rendiscope]

Hi Paul, thanks for this video! Just a question - how about the same cover and interior, but different sizes? is that allowed? Thanks

[@nadiachakib6471]

Thank you Paul, its interesting video 🙏

[@AugustaAlahakoon]

Many thanks once again very useful tips I am sure everyone would agree. Just would appreciate if you could let us know more about the titles. Can we use the same title that others used? Eg: Notebook, Composition Notebook etc. I am afraid to publish the book I designed following your (stamp design) tute. thinking that the title I used same as your tute. (Notebook) might get rejected. Please forgive me if I am troubling you too much. I am very much interested in doing this KDP book publishing business.

[@lomoyen5049]

Thanks for this, but in case of notebook can I use the same interior for different niches?

[@paulmarles]

Yes.

[@worksofstipelozina365]

Miles, can you tell me which software do you use for Kindle Keyword Research, and why that particular one? Best regards!

[@paulmarles]

Publisher rocket and Helium 10.

[@dianebonneau2350]

What if you want to offer the same cover in 3 different sizes? Is there a drop down selection in the menu for your book? Thanks so much for the pragmatic, detailed videos.

[@paulmarles]

No, that isn't an option. You would have to publish 3 separate books.

[@dianebonneau2350]

@@paulmarles Thanks, Paul.

[@elegancemonroetv2309]

I read all comments but no one is asking the question I’m looking for …. In the video sounds like you said I’ll be alright but I just want to make sure My books are the line graphs with different covers some had the same name but different art work … I created 25 in one night there still up for review 72 hours… I hope you see this …. Is there a limit to how many I can post a day …. Ima keep fighting hoping to hear from you soon !

[@paulmarles]

I don’t think they publish a limit but I’ve heard some people say that they’ve been unable to upload more than 25 a day and that Amazon puts a limit on it around that number. I’ve always spread mine out otherwise you have all the same books targeting the same niche and keywords competing with each other at the same time on Amazon.

[@ta4784]

Hi. Newbie here. Have been following your videos lately which is very helpful. Cqn you please clarify one of my doubt.. Can I make similar book covers with slight changes. Say it like axolotl notebook for boys n girls which has different color but same designs and fonts on the cover? Is that allowed.

[@am0oma]

It is common sense

[@Miloascape]

This could easily be solved if Amazon created a way to test out different covers. This is often done in marketing research, but Amazon has no real way of doing it to my knowledge.

[@abhijit921]

Guys just make sure to keep the interiors totally different from the previous books you have created

[@luxurylife7190]

Thanks for the great video. Didn't know about those things. I have a question: I created a lined interior with motivation quotes on every page. Is is possible to publish the same interior many times with different covers or do you think it might get me in trouble?

[@mistersandy]

He basically stated, if there is unique content in the book, you CAN NOT make different covers, since the customer won't want two of the same repeated unique content.

[@oussamaderg2606]

Thanks paul! A different question if I may, what sales report you prefer? And if using get book report or kdp champ could be dangerous for the account because of the cookies issue

[@paulmarles]

I don’t use any 3rd party software at the moment, just KDP book reports beta. I have used book report in the past which worked welll.

[@LeoSergioStudio]

Paul, you said you had about 450 blank lined journals. Please tell, how to choose original names for such many notebooks? All titles and subtitles should be unique, but I only managed to find about 10 titles).

[@paulmarles]

The cover would be your niche and can add to your title. For example: unicorn notebook, space theme notebook, avocado pattern notebook……

[@LeoSergioStudio]

@@paulmarles Thank you very much!

[@raniyamansouri6368]

thank you 💓

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@mohiuddinchowdhury4139]

Thanks for the ideas. May i ask, are you Rory's father? i have been following this energetic young man for sometime on youtube. Just asking 😄

[@paulmarles]

Yes, I am indeed.

[@mohiuddinchowdhury4139]

@@paulmarles you guys are awesome.

[@tnwtr7097]

Good information and advice.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@sports7008]

Think u

[@interiordesign3renders472]

oh no, I made a bunch of guest sign in books for vacation homes, with different covers of the city but same interior. I already submitted for review, hope I don't get banned.

[@paulmarles]

You would be fine with guest book interiors. It’s more of a problem with coloring books and puzzle books.

[@tiberiutomescu5490]

Hi Paul! I saw that in the video you mentioned Mileage logbooks. I'll give you an example (also valid in my case) and I'd like to know if it's ok. I created an original interior (inspired from other sources, but it's unique) to which I made 3,4 (NO MORE) covers for each of the two most used sizes (8,5x11 and 6x9 inches). Do you consider that an ok limit or can it already be called spam?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, that sounds absolutely fine.

[@tiberiutomescu5490]

@@paulmarles Thanks!

[@mrunknowne0970]

Thank you very much that very helpful

[@christianborja4787]

Hi Paul! You are very helpful! Thanks! I want to venture into a religious journal niche. Is that possible?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, of course.

[@christianborja4787]

@@paulmarles Hi Paul thanks. Hope to be able to replicate your success. What tools can you recommend for this to become a successful endeavor?

[@RachelCryer]

So far I have had one book that has gone live but I made a revision on it and now it is blocked for some reason (a blank handwriting notebook). Amazon also would keep automatically sending one of my books to a draft mode. There is for sure some software that is used to detect anything.

[@tylerrebik7700]

This might be a stupid question, but I started making low/no content books. When it comes to the ISBN, do you make a copyright page or just let the ISBN show up on the book page on the site?

[@paulmarles]

I just let the ISBN show up on the book page on the site.

[@marlene97992]

Hi Paul! I know you covered this in one or more of your past videos but I can’t seem to find it. What software are you currently using to design your content books (i.e. coloring books)? Tangent templates, affinity designer or other? I also have canva pro and photoshop but never know where to actually design them. Thank you!😃

[@paulmarles]

Most I’ve designed with Adobe Illustrator but more recently I’ve been using Affinity Designer.

[@marlene97992]

@@paulmarles Thank you!😃

[@leosuniverse]

There is a way to do it. Take best pages in those books an market it the best of "yada yada collection" of their coloring books.I seen that being done. As long as the customer knows. Best way to show all your other coloring books by mashing them all together. Put coloring book covers all on the back. I have not done this yet.

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you would be creating an original interior.

[@ukuotuscoffinowl]

I'm kinda conserned about the howabout when people use legally obtained content meant and allowed to be used in any commercial uses and use it in their coloring books and such that howabout if there multiple people managing to pick and use same content... like same quotes or patterns though in different orders and designs?

[@paulmarles]

I would advise editing it to make it different.

[@ukuotuscoffinowl]

@@paulmarles Absolutely. Obviously. Point being that eventually people's publishings would most likely collide as they have used same content. Hopefully amazon's service really is that good to point out that there are duplicates that needs to be edited.

[@wetube3429]

Thanks Paul!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome 👍

[@user-vj4dp4xr8k]

is it ok to make for example 4 different covers for a baby log book? customer can choose if they want cover that is neutral color or more of a girl/boy color. if its ok can they have the same theme on the cover, but colors are different, or should all of them look totally different?

[@Arkenva]

I created a guided journal/log book. I designed two different cover styles, two different images that are the main focus of the cover, but i love both! I was hoping to offer both, as I can see people may prefer one over the other. I also created each in three different colors. I didn't do it with the intention to spam at all, I just love the idea of offering these specific style differences, as I feel like I would personally love the options as a consumer of journals/log books myself. Any suggestions? Thank you for your videos! Edited to add: When creating books with same manuscript/interiors but different covers, do you create a whole new ISBN number? Thanks for your help!

[@paulmarles]

That would be fine. Each one would be published separately so each one would have a separate ISBN number.

[@Arkenva]

@@paulmarles Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! First journal just went LIVE and was glad to see your reply now so I feel better about going ahead with the other cover options. Thank you again!

[@redmatrix]

@@Arkenva how did it do?

[@JaiMaJames]

are completely blank pages -- no lines . just page numbers at the bottom of each page allowed as a blank journal???

[@paulmarles]

If you just put page numbers they may accept it. If not, many put a faint border on their pages.

[@Printablu]

I'm curious as to why lined paper books are no content, but dot grid or graph paper is low content. Aren't they all just different types of note-taking type books? There's no actual content in them. Seems odd that they treat them differently. That sucks cuz I look at dot grid and lined as the same thing as I journal and take notes in both styles myself as do many others, and I was hoping to sell dot grids the same way I would lined by marketing the covers to different niches. I'll hold off on that now lol. It's good to know though. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulmarles]

I’d class them as no content. The terms don’t really matter though. It’s usually books like coloring and activity books that cause an issue with duplicate content.

[@Printablu]

@@paulmarles Oh ok, thanks for clarifying! Your vids are super helpful. :) So basically anything that has specific content that is not "reusable" is a no-no since they can buy another cover and be upset they get nothing new inside. But, with trackers/logbooks it would be ok since those are blank and can be used over and over and don't include content that is like a "1 use" type of thing. Is that right? I ask this as I have log books I use that are the same interior but I bought different covers cuz once I fill one up I can go into the other one and have a different design to look at lol. So I assume those are ok? Thanks so much in advance for all your help!

[@pythonjava6228]

I recently published a set of 3 low content dream journals with the same interior targeting kids but I've targeted them towards kids with different interests. Is that alright?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, sounds fine.

[@kayradebaugh2760]

One with astronomy graphics one with dinosaur graphics one with butterfly graphics are 3 different books even if all the prompts are the same or just lined pages. "Identical" means the same, if they are different from each other inside then it isn't identical content.

[@Ali-ht2jd]

Thank you sir. Whats about planner? Is it ok to use the same interoir and different cover designs?

[@paulmarles]

I’d do maybe 3 or 4 max.

[@maciekkadepe9093]

@@paulmarles God, and I`ve just published 11 different covers of the 2021 planner. KDP send me a notification concerning only one planner: "During our review, we found the contributor(s) listed for the following book(s) may confuse our customers." But no specific information. Do you think it is because of using the same interior for too many covers? Is it possible?

[@rockerrockstar]

Paul I am thinking of getting some books made on fiverr but little concerned about potential duplicate content if the seller sends me something back they sold to someone else. Have you got experience with that. I was looking into coloring books and preschool work books etc.... I got a feeling a lot of the color books are reused designs.

[@paulmarles]

I haven't got experience with that but it's certainly a potential problem.

[@lucillekerman2095]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this information. I have a question. I want to publish a medium content journal with the option to choose between two covers. I see that some journals have this option before purchasing on amazon, but I wonder if this is something I can do in KDP. I don't want to upload the same journal, with two different covers. Mainly because of the reasons you discussed.

[@paulmarles]

No, it’s not an option in KDP.

[@lucillekerman2095]

@@paulmarles Okay thank you.

[@jabrillacarr2323]

Hello from 2 years in the future lol I would like to do the same thing, so I'm just wondering how this worked out for you?

[@lucillekerman2095]

@@jabrillacarr2323 Hey, I just uploaded with the one cover.

[@frayedknotfibers7346]

I’m just being nosy but do you live in a house boat? ✌🏼 love your videos; very helpful; keep it up!

[@paulmarles]

Yes I do! Although I've just moved off it. I loved living on the water. Glad you enjoyed the videos.

[@frayedknotfibers7346]

@@paulmarles Nice! I started following you recently so I haven’t got to watch all of your videos just yet (obviously), but with the shape of the ceiling and a few other tale-tell signs, it had me curious! 😆 Thanks for the reply by the way... I recently launched my first digital product (a digital planner) and I am working on publishing my first LCB now (which will be a streamlined, paper version of my digital planner) and I’m hoping to have that launched this month; with plans to continue the LCB creation process... Your videos are both helpful and insightful, so thank you again for sharing valuable content (and BTS info)! 😃