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Hyinkar97:
Good evening. Please can you lecture me on how you updated your account details since there's no electric payment for Nigeria on KDP?

Sign up on www.payoneer.com. They will give u a USA Bank details, use the bank details to sign up on kdp. Note: on kdp, where they say "Bank location", select USA. And currency is USD.

logadims:
Hello bro! please put me through on how I can make money via Amazon.

my brother naa to write books o. Americans are ferocious book readers. I can see u love dogs, you can start there. Write about dog training, grooming, beginners guide etc. They will buy.

Meliian:

Solution: Never short-change or undervalue your brand. When you sell at cheaper rates than the normal price range, you send the wrong signal to your customers (that your products / services isn't worth more than a penny. This is why psychologically they feel the need to keep bringing the price down). Choose your prices and STICK to it.

This so true, I recently increased the prices of my books on amazon and sales spiked. There are some people with the mind set of "the higher the price, the better the product."

Paulpaulpaul:
Please, what type of book exactly should one write on this Kdp platform? Is it fiction, nonfiction, exposition or what please?

I will advice you stick to non-fiction. Write books that addresses people's problem. They will buy. Finally, u need a software called "Publisher's Rocket" formally known as "Kdp Rocket". It will guide u on the profitability or otherwise of any title u want to emback on. You can checkout how it works on youtube.

myjourneysofar:
Thank you for the encouragement.

I will work smart to get off well. Sent you a PM.

Can't access the mail attached to my account, why not drop the question here let's trash it for the benefit of others

myjourneysofar:
I first saw this kindle write up in 2014. I discussed with my Father about it but I wasn't serious then.

I know I have missed a lot but fear is always the element in us that prevent one from taking action.

In that 2014, I opened a KDP account but no book till date.

Constant reading of HeliosHay's testimonial success story has pricked my heart.

Needless to say I am late into this, I have decided to start.

I owe gratitude to God for making me see this thread and have constantly brought it to my path in the business section. I appreciate the originator of this thread in NL, mk8 and then HeliosHay for gingering people with his testimonials.

I know nothing is easy but with and God and determination, success is inevitable.

My Journey To Kindle.

I have contracted and got a written fiction book.

I have opened an ACX account in my name too and updated my payment details.

But

My laptop is dead and I am stuck right now.

No money for proof reading, copyscaping and cover design.
These are my challenges now but I will keep you posted when these are settled. God got my back.

This is the best decision you have ever made and if you are consistent, you will be financially free very soon. Started out in 2017 after i saw MK82's trend and i jumped into it. Made a lot of mistakes and got my account terminated. Started all over again, this time well informed and know things to do to avoid amazon's hammer. Today i see N400,000 every month. Don't ever be discourage with little beginning. With consistency, prayers and hard work, you will get there. No short cuts, just be diligent. I am still a working progress. Still writing like mad until i get the 7 digit figure. Below are some of my sales report to encourage you and to make you know you have chosen the right path to financial freedom when most Nigerian youths are still carrying files up and down looking for job, you can live your dream life from kdp income. Keep the faith, it will take you a lot of sleepless nights to get what you want, but trust me, in the long run, you will get there. The best thing about kdp is that you are not depending on the Nigerian economy to survive. All thanks to God, Mk82 and the rest of the kdp forebearers who showed us the path and light to financial freedom working from home.

wisewordd:
It's not that people don't want to add an extra or more to their source of income. A Nigerian job will drain all your time and strength that when you get home, look for what to eat and bath, you are already sleeping.

note: Don't let your Boss Know that you have a side hustle if you can. na that time your query go dey enter everyday.

You can actually outsource. I know of my guys who freelance, they get the job and outsource it for a lesser amount. Indie publishers who have never written a book. Search for emeka ossai on youtube

Writercruze:
How many 400k salary jobs are available in Nigeria? How many percent of graduates have such jobs? What happens if your employer suddenly ask you to go from that 400k job?

There are Very few jobs that can pay 400k a month, but with the Internet, 400k is achievable. No need to go into crime just take advantage of videos on youtube to horn ur skill and people will demand for it. I moved from 16k a month to between 300k to 400k every month. Don't wait for things to happen, it's a rat race in this country and to survive you must think differently. The millions is in your laptop connected to the Internet. Not yahoo yahoo o. Get Skills that white folks will be ready to pay for ur service. A friend of mine just 25 earns over 800k working on fiverr, upwork and he is also a self publisher on kdp. Please Nigerian youths, u only have one life, think outside the box and earn something decent, take advantage of the cyberspace. My 2cent.

[quote author=blezdBen post=79255939]This is encouraging to say the least. Is this after you have paid the 30% withholding tax?[/quote


Hmmmm!

Premiumwriter:
Op school is very very important.

Before you think of quitting school for a business, I think you might want to check very well and maybe try to evaluate the business first.

For instance, how much control do you have over the business?

Control is very important. The website you're working on, if they decide to shit down today, downsize or change their policy will it affect you?

If yes, then you have little or no control over the business.

Take my case for instance, I was making good money on fiverr sometime last year. I thought it would last but it didn't.

Fiverr updated their policy, that they will require ID card for verification and they gave only 14 days for you to obtain an ID and verify your account.

I don't have an ID and my account got suspended.

Since then I've been trying to stand up but haven't even been able to make a single sale on the website after creating another account for over 5 months now.

As such it is not advisable that you quit school for it.

Also think long-term. People may say certification is useless but in reality employers still ask for it. Try and get it.

If you can write well, switch to kdp.amazon.com. Also publish your books on D2D or Publishdrive. Thank me later.

Amazon Kdp

daeminent:
What freelancing platform do you use and what services do you offer.
I've been upwork for more than 2 months now and I've not been able to get any job

Passive because you can still earn money without actively working. Books i published in 2017 are still bringing in cash. That's making money while u sleep.

generationz:
When you kindle publishers say "passive income" I become confused

You guys practically publish at least two books monthly .

Also I don't think a book released 6months - 1year ago can bring in as much as it did when released or am I getting it all wrong?

freelancing saving life since APC took over power. Mine is passive income though. Over $1000 monthly into dorm acct every month, Bank Manager be calling me Sir like Kilode.

Comanche:
Hi

I sent you a PM sometimes ago.

I'm not sure if you got it.

I'm interested in this, and would like to know more.

Kindly reply when you're available.

Thanks.

Let's chat on twitter

blezdBen:
It is about the KdpRocket. Do you use it?

Yes I do, and it is one of the best investments if you want to succeed as a self-publisher on kdp. You can watch youtube videos on how it works.

blezdBen:
Hello Sir Obamartins.
Please, how can I contact you?
There are a few things I'd want to inquire about. I know you might be very busy but please do reply when you see this. Thank you.

I am here. What are the questions?

FunnyDude:
Thanks Obamartins.. So far I have 8 books in my Amazon shelf.

Started out January this year.

Never relent is the name.

I wrote on Romance, Travels, self help and other Niches which are all non-fiction.

Nice one. Keep pushing. You will be financially free soon.

generationz:
can I publish in different niches
eg 30 books in 30 niches?

Ofcourse. Spreading your reach is the name of the game. But you should have a core niche where you write with ease. Just in case you want to build a following. I write in over 4 niches with pen names.

mayim:
I need your help regarding the rings, what I’m seeing online is so exorbitant...I’ve sent u a mail, pls reply so we can talk. Thanks

Just walk to where they change dollars, you will also find hausa men that buy and sell gold. You can buy the engagement ring separate from the wedding bands or get all together if u can afford it. Go for the one without much or huge stones as the weight determines the price.

generationz:
Hello @obamartins

I have a few questions regarding kindle publishing
Do you write your books yourself?
like how many per month?

Did you only watch tutorials on YouTube or you had a mentor?

can you recommend YouTube and udemy tutorials on kindle publishing?

1. Do you write your books yourself? Yes, I write my books. But if you can't write, you can outsource. A good book can go for as much as N25,000 for a 15k Word file on upwork.com.
2. like how many per month? When i started, i wrote up to 4 in a month. These days i am lazy, from January till March i have written six. I am presently writing my 7th for the year which by God's Grace i should conclude before mid-May.

Ganjafama:
In summary, what you do is Kindle Publishing?

Yes

Ganjafama:
In summary, what you do is Kindle Publishing?

Yes

dyydxx:
Please help me scrutinise this bill. I have been looking for where to reduce but for now i still dont know. wedding is slated for aug 10 and i have already done introduction. We are expecting 300 guests and it is happening in Ijebu Ode. Both the traditional and white wedding will happen the same day in the same event hall plus the reception. everything in one place.

Grand Hall Inn G.R.A Ijebu Ode (300 Capacity) 300,000
Decorations 150,000
Wedding Cake 60,000
Photography& Videography 120,000
All Bridal Wares(Wedding Gown, Makeup, Aso oke, Jewelleries, shoes etc) 150,000
All Groom Wares(Suits, Aso Oke, Shoes, Jewelleries,Cuff links) 100,000
Wedding Rings 40,000
Music/DJ 40,000
MC 40,000
Food (1000 per guest) 300,000
Drinks (200 per guest) 60,000
Invitation Cards 40,000
Souvenirs 60,000
Miscellaneous 50,000

This is 1.5m budget. I'm looking for how it can be N1m but the event planner is saying i'm not serious at all. the whole thing is just tiring. He said's this is a standard wedding budget. Anything less wont be classy at all.

Wedding no cheap these days. You just need to cross mind run am.

[quote author=Felix6 post=77800424][/quote]that was the cheapest i got. I am not claiming to be rich. others around were going for btw 200k - 800k. When you ready to marry you will understand.

[quote author=Fanbee post=77799950][/quote]Quite huge. i thought i could do mine with 1.2million. When the expenses started coming up, i had no choice but to keep pushing the bar.

benkk015:
You are lucky u did not marry from akwa ibom....u did not tell us how much you realised

From spraying naa small thing o.eighty something thousand naira.

celeiyke:
Plenty lies de this list

I will lie to impress you abi? because naa you dey feed me.

Felix6:
[][2. Reception hall - N105,000 (a Catholic church event hall) this op is a professional li*r, that event centre is brother roman catholic events centre and it goes for just 40k. this goes to show other estimates might just be cooked up too.

Oga before you call someone a liar tell someone to take a stroll to Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre in Benin and ask how much is their old Hall. ITK.

babyfaceafrica:
2 million is on the high side.....you must be rich

. 1. Drinks and food - N300,000
2. Reception hall - N105,000 (a Catholic church event hall)


Traditional marriage
1. Drinks - N140,000

why is the drinks different for. trad and white?..no be d same day



you are Lucky.. esan ladies are nice

Not same day. Traditional marriage on a wednesday and white wedding on Saturday same week.

ValCon888:
Bride price of 10k?
She's certainly not an igbo girl.

*make una no flog me cane o.*

She is Esan, in Edo state. Ekpoma to be specific. Even my parent shock seff. I gave them 20k they returned 10k. They said I should use it to take care of their daughter.

OVA200:
Am not married but I won't exceed my budget of 500K
Call me poor if you want to.

Trust me, no one will call you poor. There is life after wedding, so no need to impress the world. People will always complain.