Anna writes

When I first started Amazon KDP, I honestly had no idea what I was doing 😂 Everything felt new and confusing, but one thing I knew for sure was that I wanted more for myself. I wanted to understand this business, make money online, and change my situation because I was tired of struggling and working jobs that didn’t make me happy. There were days I felt overwhelmed. Days I felt confused. Days I wanted to give up. But the thought of becoming financially stable as a woman kept pushing me. So I stayed up at night learning. I stayed consistent. I kept trying to understand what actually worked instead of just publishing randomly. And slowly, I started seeing results. It didn’t happen overnight. It happened from consistency, learning the right things, understanding Amazon better, and treating it like a real business. Still learning, still growing, still documenting what’s working along the way. And honestly? You can do it too

One mistake beginners make is learning how to “write a book” instead of learning how different types of books are actually written. Knowing how to develop a children’s activity book doesn’t automatically mean you know how to write a cookbook. And knowing how to write a cookbook doesn’t mean you understand how to develop a technical guide. Different books serve different purposes. They have different structures, content requirements and reader expectations. Don’t just learn how to write. Learn how to write the kind of book you’re creating.

One mistake beginners make is learning how to “write a book” instead of learning how different types of books are actually written. Knowing how to develop a children’s activity book doesn’t automatically mean you know how to write a cookbook. And knowing how to write a cookbook doesn’t mean you understand how to develop a technical guide. Different books serve different purposes. They have different structures, content requirements and reader expectations. Don’t just learn how to write. Learn how to write the kind of book you’re creating.

One thing I want people to understand about KDP is that it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. You can’t just publish a few books today and expect to start making thousands of dollars immediately. You have to learn, research, understand the market, create quality books and keep improving. Some books will perform well, others might not. You need patience, discipline and a willingness to learn. Take publishing seriously. You’re building a business, not just uploading books.

Let me bless your night before you go to sleep. When I woke up this morning, I was feeling drained and tired. I had so many thoughts running through my mind, and at some point, I was asking myself, “God, should I just give up?” But look at this! I feel like this is a little reminder from God and the universe telling me, “Hey, baby girl, don’t give up. We still have a lot of work to do.” 🥹 Now, look at this result! This is a very impressive result, and remember, we’re just on the 3rd of November. And guess what? He hasn’t even run ads on this particular book! I’ve been begging this boy to run ads, but he has refused. 😂 What I particularly love is what he did with this book. When he published it, I noticed it was getting sales without ads. So I became curious. I wanted to understand WHY this particular book was selling. I went back to study the book and its positioning, and I believe that’s one of the major reasons it’s getting attention from buyers. I believe so much in positioning because I’ve seen it work in my own publishing journey. I’ve also taught this to some people who went ahead to apply it and have seen results from it. And honestly, one of the things I enjoy most about this journey is seeing people learn, apply what they’ve learned and gradually improve their results. This is what makes the work worthwhile for me. We’re still building. There’s more work to do. The goal is ₦400,000 in organic royalties this month. Let’s get to work!

Your first book doesn’t have to be perfect, but please, don’t let that be an excuse to put out poor-quality work. When you’re starting out, you’re still learning. You’ll make mistakes, discover better ways of doing things and improve as you publish more books. But there are certain things you should pay attention to from the beginning. Your content, formatting, cover design and overall reading experience. You don’t have to know everything before publishing your first book, but you should put effort into making sure you’re giving buyers something worth their money. Take your time to review your work before publishing. Check for errors, make corrections and ensure the book is properly formatted. And don’t stop learning after publishing your first book. As you keep publishing, keep improving. Your first book may not be your best, but let each new book reflect the things you’ve learned along the way.