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Sarahn:
@mk82
I am considering making my book available for preorder. What are your thoughts on this? What has been your experience?

etebefia:
@mk82, please how do i know my book passed copyspace test. I pasted my book content and clicked search several links relating to my book came out, does that mean that it failed the copyspace test? Or what? Thank you in advance.

etebefia:
@mk82, please how do i know my book passed copyspace test. I pasted my book content and clicked search several links relating to my book came out, does that mean that it failed the copyspace test? Or what? Thank you in advance.

Zico0:

I typed in the title on google search engine and another book with the same title came up. I didn't feel bad; my book is new, but i was surprise. Then i went to amazon and typed in my title and, voila!, my book is listed(with the best cover btw). This is the link to my book www.amazon.com/dp/B00OHRA336

Zico0:
My book is live now. I faced some challenges:
first, i couldn't upload my content and so i moved the file off my flash to the system and i was successful. Btw, it was in Word format, the system advised against PDF.
Second, i unknowingly chose "public domain work" option so i couldn't opt in for the 70% royalty plan. When i decided to settle for less; 35%, i couldn't also publish my work. I shoud've chose the "not public domain work, i retain all publishing rights" option. Until i realised my mistake.

Let's talk about promotion deals. Apparently we have to promote our books ourselves. I thought KDP does all the marketing?

NaLaugh:


Take this as constructive criticism:

Your book cover is horrendous.

A publication aimed at "success" and "value" should first strive to present itself in that manner.

Example: If you were walking down a street, and a bummy looking dude with raggedy clothes, unkempt facial hair and an overpowering body odor stopped you to give you what he described as "invaluable tips on personal hygiene, self presentation and success," what would be your reaction?... exactly.

While that bum might in fact hold the key, his appearance would ultimately deter others from giving him a chance.

Your book cover is more important than you think. If you don't have design skills, get a professional to make one for you.

Good luck.

Zico0:


i do not agree with you. i think you exaggerate, but it's not for me to say. please, anyone else with the same opinion and poof! off the cover image goes.

NaLaugh:

bobojoshua:

Please, send me a PM.

NaLaugh:


Why?

bobojoshua:

can't send pm cos i've been banned from sending pm

NaLaugh:


You don't have to agree. Your organic sales numbers will give you the hint. Good luck though.

Zico0:

your opinion is just one too little to effect any change.

Zico0:

your opinion is just one too little to effect any change.

Sarahn:


As much as I hate to critique, I am afraid Nalaugh is right.
First off the cover and the book is horrible in many ways
1. The picture does not relate with the content. At first, I thought it was a book on Family.

2. The background color is sent from hell. I could not see the title. Mind you, I wear glasses as well as a million other people who may view your book.

3. The position of the title in the cover is stressful on the eyes. The font used made the cover look like a cheap novel. The color combination made my eyes watery.

4. The price is too high for an unknown author like you. $12 is too high for an ebook even for famous authors in the self help genre. To add insult to injury, it is only 30 pages. Haba!
If you want to justify your high prices, link your book with createspace.

5. God! Who wrote your book description? That person must be the one doing you. The sentences are incoherent, lack consistency and appear jumbled. I did not understand a word. Oyibos are lazy oo..

6. Which kind name be Esomething Ezekiel? It does not sound like an Oyibo name. They won't buy the book with that penname.

7. The motivational self help genre is the worst for Indie authors. Why? Because the people there want free information and those that pay do it only for bigname authors. Trust me, I have been there. Check this link for proof.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LJKSOJE?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
That was my first ever published book. As you can see it is not selling.

8. That it is even out of the question. Amazon placed your book in the wrong place. It is listed under SCIENCE! SCIENCE!!!

Correct me if I am wrong mk82 , NaLaugh. In my opinion that is worth two cents,
This book was doomed before it was published.
I beg you as someone who has done all this mistakes before, biko, ejoor, si'vu plait, in the name of God,
Fire your ecover designer and the person that wrote your blurb. They are wicked. Very wicked. They must be jealous of your success. Fire them with prayers if you must. Kai! some people are wicked in this world. *shakes head and crosses elbows*

However, if you want, at least take any one of the ecovers below. It is simple but at least it looks professional.All the images are free and are in the public domain from pixabay.com. You pay me nothing but walk away with an ecover. I am giving you for free

mk82:

I haven't had time to study preorders so I can't give an opinion now. I still use free promotions for my new books and also to stir up some of the old ones.

Sarahn:


I wished I had read this before going to the KDP community.
Good Lord! They were very cruel. i was pretty shaken.
A word of advice to new authors: never go to kdp community unless you have nerves of steel. Mine was made of glass. it is not pretty.