#692 - Amazon KDP Money Making Strategies

In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Shivali Patel discusses how to utilize Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to boost sales and create additional income streams. Shivali shares her experience with KDP, starting from her early entrepreneurial days, and explains how KDP can be a valuable tool for Amazon sellers. She details the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing through KDP, highlighting the benefits of self-publishing such as creative control and higher royalties. Shivali also provides a step-by-step guide on finding profitable niches, conducting keyword research using Helium 10 tools like Blackbox, Cerebro, and Magnet, and leveraging AI to assist in book creation while remaining compliant with KDP guidelines. The episode covers listing optimization, book cover design, and promotional strategies, including KDP Select and leveraging existing audiences.