Do THIS Instead of KDP Low Content Books!

The video discusses the popularity of low content paperbacks on Amazon, which are easy to create and require no initial investment. However, due to their repetitive nature, Amazon is discouraging their creation. The speaker introduces the concept of medium content books, which involve slightly more effort but still do not require authorship or artistic skills. Amazon's definition of low content books is provided, emphasizing their repetitiveness. The video also covers the disadvantages of not having an ISBN, such as limited distribution and lack of the 'look inside' feature. The process of creating a medium content book is introduced, starting with researching the best-selling books in a niche and narrowing down to a more specific category.

The speaker explains how to analyze a niche's potential by looking at estimated sales, reviews, and royalty percentages using the Jungle Scout Chrome extension. The process involves identifying high-demand products with a balanced distribution of sales across the top products and a competitive landscape with products that sell well despite having fewer reviews. The video demonstrates how to filter Amazon search results to find products that sell a significant number of units with low review counts, indicating less competition. The importance of pricing strategy is highlighted, with a focus on achieving a balance between low price and high sales volume to maximize royalties.

The video provides a step-by-step guide on creating a book cover and interior pages using free resources, specifically Canva.com. It emphasizes the importance of checking competitors' book dimensions and page count. The process includes downloading a cover template, creating a document with the correct dimensions in Canva, and using transparency to overlay the template for accurate placement. The speaker demonstrates how to find and use free graphics and suggests ways to make the design unique. The video also covers how to handle the barcode and bleed areas on the cover and directs viewers to additional resources for further assistance.

The video explains the restrictions for book printing, such as avoiding certain areas that could cause errors during the printing process. It details how to use the transparency feature in Canva to see and work within these restrictions. The speaker then demonstrates how to add design elements and text to the cover, suggesting the use of simple designs for a minimalist look. The process of exporting the cover as a PDF for high quality is also covered, along with the importance of designing the back cover and interior pages with consideration for bleed-through when printed.

The video addresses the question of using images from Canva for resale, confirming that it is permissible as long as the designs are made unique. It shows how to search for line art or illustrations within Canva and customize them to create unique pages for a coloring book. The importance of adding extra pages to avoid bleed-through from one page to the next is emphasized. The video also encourages viewers to look at competitors' listings for inspiration and to use the 'see inside' feature on Amazon for further insights.

The final steps involve publishing the book on the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. The video focuses on creating an effective title and subtitle using high-volume keywords found in competitors' rankings. It also covers the importance of writing a detailed description and selecting appropriate categories based on competitors' listings. The process of entering keywords and choosing categories on the KDP dashboard is explained, with an emphasis on using a mix of high-volume and unique keywords. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore additional income opportunities through Amazon and to watch further videos on the channel.