Why You Need to Stop Publishing Your Books on Amazon KDP NOW!
Try This Simple Strategy and Start Earning From Your Book Before Its Official Release.
I earned $3,770 in a week from a book I haven’t officially published yet. Today, I’m going to show you how you can do the same. But before I dive in, let me share a quick story with you.
If you’re anything like I was a few years ago—publishing your e-books on Amazon KDP and patiently waiting for sales to trickle in—then this story is guaranteed to resonate with you.
I’ve been writing e-books for the past four years. I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but at first, sales were painfully slow—pretty much non-existent. After six dry months, staring at those sad analytics finally broke me. So, I did the unthinkable and went against all the advice online. I thought, What have I got to lose? I wasn’t earning anything from my books anyway, so I made a few strategic tweaks. And guess what? It wasn’t long before things finally started shifting.
I still remember the excitement. Sitting at my desk, I felt like a kid in a candy shop, my fingers flying over the keyboard, eager to release my masterpiece into the world.
I dove headfirst into YouTube tutorials and read every article on how to publish on Amazon KDP. But after six agonizing months of running ads and spending money I didn’t have, I realized I was being a fool.
It wasn’t until I gathered the courage to look at the data that the truth really hit me: my book was destined for failure, yes, but there was so much I could have done to change its fate.
The chart above illustrates some key facts I came across about what it’s like to be a self-published author hoping to make a living selling books on Amazon KDP today.
With over 8 million book titles, Amazon is widely regarded as the king of self-publishing platforms. Yet, the income forecast is often bleak, and it’s no surprise that 20% of those books never make a penny. My book used to be one of them.
But not anymore.
I recently spoke with a well-known self-published author, Øivind H. Solheim, a Norwegian writer who has been publishing books for over 40 years. His recent fiction novel, The Man Who Stopped Aging — published in one of Amazon KDP’s most popular genres — struggled to bring in sales, despite receiving praise and excellent reviews.
Then there’s me — who hasn’t even finished writing my new book yet, and the first three chapters have already brought in more income than 90% of self-published books earn in their entire lifetimes.
My advice to self-published authors like Øivind is simple:
I’m glad I found the courage to move on from platforms that stripped me of my author’s rights, demanded exclusivity, and made me wait two exhausting months to receive payments for my hard-earned work.
Not only do I disagree with those terms and conditions, but luckily, there’s a much easier way.
How Balancing Proactive and Reactive Writing Helped Me Earn $500 a Day Online
Like many writers trying to earn a living from their words, I mistakenly believed that being proactive was the only way to success.
What Does Being a Proactive Writer Mean?
Being proactive means taking control of your writing process and career, planning ahead, and consistently taking action to achieve your goals.
You can call yourself a proactive writer if you:
Are Goal-Oriented: You set clear, achievable goals for your projects, whether it’s publishing a certain number of articles per month, finishing a novel, or growing a readership — and you stick with them.
Are Self-Disciplined: You maintain a regular writing schedule and stay committed to your work, even when motivation fades. Proactive writers don’t wait for inspiration; they create a routine that supports steady progress.
Plan and Prepare: You outline your work, conduct thorough research, and plan your content in advance. You think ahead about your target audience and purpose, and you make sure your work aligns with your long-term vision.
Embrace Continuous Learning: You look for opportunities to improve, whether through reading, taking courses, or practicing new writing techniques. Having a growth mindset is essential.
Handle Marketing and Promotion: Rather than waiting for your work to be discovered, proactive writers take charge of promotion. You actively market your writing, build your platform, engage with readers, and network with other writers.
The Problem with Being Too Proactive
Being proactive means taking control of your writing and moving toward your desired outcomes.
However, sometimes we plan too far ahead and get stuck in routines, forgetting how fast things change in the online world. What worked for selling books or articles yesterday might be obsolete tomorrow.
My Breakthrough
One day, I decided to shake things up, and I’m happy to say it brought great results. I took the positive traits of a reactive writer and adapted them to my advantage.
I started allowing myself to be influenced by trends. While I don’t chase trends blindly, if I have an idea, I research it and write about it. I’ve also learned to respond more to feedback, and adjusted my writing based on external input.
For example, not long ago, I wrote an article titled “How to Write an Ebook That Makes $100/Day FAST,” and it became a hit. Based on its success, I decided to expand the topic into another article, and that’s how my new book, Write a Book, Change Your Life, came to life.
It’s the result of three articles I published over the last two months, testing the waters to see if there was enough interest. With nearly 100,000 reads and tons of comments and questions, I realized this was my next book.
If you’re considering writing an ebook but aren’t sure what the book should be about, this approach might work for you.
New Opportunities in the Self-Publishing World
Here’s the thing:
A few weeks ago, I put together a list of the 17 best platforms for self-publishing, hoping to help writers earn a living. While those platforms can help your book succeed, I’ve since discovered a new method.
I came across a newsletter platform, Substack, where an author, Anna Voutone, shared her story about being rejected by a publisher. Anna didn’t let rejection hold her back. She decided to publish her novel chapter by chapter on this platform, and in just three months, she earned over $15K.
I was intrigued.
With a new book idea and a few drafts, I was eager to try this method, and I’m so glad I did.
Publishing Your Book Chapter by Chapter: A New Trend
As I discovered, this trend of publishing chapter by chapter is becoming popular among authors.
It’s a great way to monetize your newsletter and earn income from each chapter you publish. By the time you’ve published your entire book, you could make more income than the top 1% of authors on Amazon KDP.
This is how my first three chapters alone have already earned me $3,770 — and it’s just the beginning.
Over to you!
Are you a self-published author or planning to publish a book? Have you faced any challenges along the way?
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‘Being proactive means taking control of your writing process and career, planning ahead, and consistently taking action to achieve your goals.‘
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