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Ep33: Exclusive Vs. Wide Publishing? How To Choose Your eBook Publishing Strategy
Episode Title: Exclusive vs. Wide Publishing: Navigating Amazon KDP
Episode Summary:
I'm returning after an enjoyable weekend in Southwest Western Australia, where my fiancè and I visited our wedding venue with the family!
In today's episode, I'm getting into the publishing process, with a focus on Amazon's KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) and Ebooks. This episode is all about the options available to you when you publish your book. There's two simple options: Do you want to be exclusive (to Amazon)? Or go wide (be able to sell your ebook inside and outside of Amazon). There are pros and cons for both and today's episode will help you decide which option to choose when you publish your book!
Exclusive vs. Wide Distribution:
Exclusive: Publishing exclusively with Amazon via the KDP Select program.
Benefits:
- Earn royalties based on pages read.
- Reach a broader audience through Kindle Unlimited.
Drawbacks:
- Limited distribution to only Amazon.
- Tied to a 90-day exclusivity period.
- Potential market saturation.
- Reliance solely on Amazon, which can be risky if issues arise.
Wide: Distributing your e-book across multiple platforms.
Benefits
- Diversify income streams.
- Reduced dependency on Amazon.
- Ability to use your book as a lead generation tool.
Drawbacks:
- Complex management and bookkeeping.
- Different payment schedules across platforms.
- Difficult to gain traction without an existing audience.
Book Goals and Strategy:
- Importance of aligning your distribution strategy with your book goals.
- Testing both exclusive and wide options to determine the best fit for your needs.
ISBNs for Paperback Books:
- Options for acquiring an ISBN:
- Purchase your own ISBN for flexibility.
- Use Amazon’s KDP assigned ISBN for exclusivity to Amazon.
- Not using an ISBN.
It's essential to consider your long-term goals and test different strategies to see what works best for you. Remember, the key is to align your publishing approach with your specific goals and be patient with the results.
Mentioned in this episode:
Idea To Outline Workshop
Idea To Outline Workshop
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By Blake de VosEpisode Title: Exclusive vs. Wide Publishing: Navigating Amazon KDP
Episode Summary:
I'm returning after an enjoyable weekend in Southwest Western Australia, where my fiancè and I visited our wedding venue with the family!
In today's episode, I'm getting into the publishing process, with a focus on Amazon's KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) and Ebooks. This episode is all about the options available to you when you publish your book. There's two simple options: Do you want to be exclusive (to Amazon)? Or go wide (be able to sell your ebook inside and outside of Amazon). There are pros and cons for both and today's episode will help you decide which option to choose when you publish your book!
Exclusive vs. Wide Distribution:
Exclusive: Publishing exclusively with Amazon via the KDP Select program.
Benefits:
- Earn royalties based on pages read.
- Reach a broader audience through Kindle Unlimited.
Drawbacks:
- Limited distribution to only Amazon.
- Tied to a 90-day exclusivity period.
- Potential market saturation.
- Reliance solely on Amazon, which can be risky if issues arise.
Wide: Distributing your e-book across multiple platforms.
Benefits
- Diversify income streams.
- Reduced dependency on Amazon.
- Ability to use your book as a lead generation tool.
Drawbacks:
- Complex management and bookkeeping.
- Different payment schedules across platforms.
- Difficult to gain traction without an existing audience.
Book Goals and Strategy:
- Importance of aligning your distribution strategy with your book goals.
- Testing both exclusive and wide options to determine the best fit for your needs.
ISBNs for Paperback Books:
- Options for acquiring an ISBN:
- Purchase your own ISBN for flexibility.
- Use Amazon’s KDP assigned ISBN for exclusivity to Amazon.
- Not using an ISBN.
It's essential to consider your long-term goals and test different strategies to see what works best for you. Remember, the key is to align your publishing approach with your specific goals and be patient with the results.
Mentioned in this episode:
Idea To Outline Workshop
Idea To Outline Workshop