Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing for Canadian Authors

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing for Canadian Authors

The Complete Guide to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for Canadian Self-Published Authors   For Canadian authors looking to publish their first book, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is an easy, user-friendly, and free self-publishing platform available to them. Through the Kindle Direct Publishing author dashboard, Canadian authors can self-publish digital ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover […]

Amazon Print On Demand Publishing Explained

Amazon Print On Demand Publishing Explained

Amazon Print on Demand Publishing and Books Explained for Canadian Authors!   If you’re a new Canadian author just entering the self-publishing world, you’re probably wondering how it all works, and one of the most common questions we’re asked is how does Amazon print on demand publishing work, and what are the benefits? In the following article we’ll cover: What Is Print On Demand […]

The Best Self-Publishing Platforms for Canadian Authors

The Best Self-Publishing Platforms for Canadian Authors

A detailed comparison and breakdown of the best self-publishing platforms available to Canadian authors looking to self-publish their book!   You’ve written a book, and it’s ready for self-publishing, but what are the best self-publishing platforms for Canadian authors? That is an excellent question with a variety of answers. At Indie Publishing Group, one of […]

Amazon KDP Scheduling Added for Paperback and Hardcover Books

Amazon KDP Scheduling Added for Paperback and Hardcover Books

Now Amazon has added scheduling for paperback and hardcover for authors self-publishing their books!   Amazon KDP scheduling added for paperback and hardcover book releases! If you haven’t heard already, Amazon KDP now allows authors to schedule paperback and hardcover releases up to 90 days in the future. On the 3rd of October, 2023, Amazon […]

What Is eBook Formatting?

What Is eBook Formatting

What is ebook formatting, and how does your manuscript get from your computer to someone’s Kindle or tablet?   A common question many new authors have when they first start going down the road of self-publishing is, ‘What is eBook formatting?’ So, what is eBook formatting, and why does it matter? When someone goes to […]

Amazon KDP Set to Increase Printing Costs

Amazon KDP Set to Increase Printing Costs

Overnight, Amazon KDP announced that it’s finally increasing its printing costs to reflect current printing costs better, but how does this affect you as an author?   If you’re an author with books listed in Amazon KDP, you will have probably received an email or logged into your author dashboard to see a notice about […]

Using Amazon Keywords Correctly In Your Book!

Using Amazon Keywords Correctly In Your Book!

Are you using Amazon keywords correctly when you list your book?   When you upload your ebook or print book to Amazon, you have the option to use Amazon Keywords, but are you investing enough time and research into your keywords? We’ve written and self-published several books now on Amazon, and keywords were always part […]

Why Publishing on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark Makes Sense for Canadian Authors

Why Publishing on Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark Makes Sense for Canadian Authors

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Both Platforms to Sell Your Books? Publishing on Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark makes sense!   Publishing on Amazon KDP makes sense, and when it comes to any self-publishing endeavor, you need to take advantage of every platform and the unique opportunities that they offer. To get the best […]

Self-Publishing in Canada and How To Succeed on Amazon Kindle

Self-Publishing in Canada and How To Succeed on Amazon Kindle

The ultimate guide to succeeding on Amazon Kindle when you’re self-publishing in Canada!   In Part 1 of How To Succeed On Amazon KDP and self-publishing in Canada, we’re going to get into some of the basic aspects of making your Amazon Kindle work for you. Unfortunately, you can’t just always drop your book into Amazon […]

Why Stripping Your Amazon Book Link Makes Sense!

Why Stripping Your Amazon Book Link Makes Sense!

Ever had one of the reviews on your books disappear? Or why do some people get flagged and can’t review your books? This could be why!   Is cleaning up our Amazon book link something we’ve all been missing? If you have ever had one of your reviews removed from your books on Amazon, you […]