What is Amazon's KDP Select Program? - CrimeSpace2024-03-19T03:44:05Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-amazon-s-kdp-select-program?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A352271&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy blog post evaluating my ex…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-20:537324:Comment:3525042012-08-20T18:26:43.500ZKalen Caphttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KalenCap
<p>My blog post evaluating my experience with KDP select and the free promotion days is <a href="http://kalencap.com/?p=250" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>My blog post evaluating my experience with KDP select and the free promotion days is <a href="http://kalencap.com/?p=250" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> I can handle Kobo because I g…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-15:537324:Comment:3521182012-08-15T13:31:44.050ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>I can handle Kobo because I get the formatting for the same price as Kindle, and now and then I'll run a book on Kobo for a month before taking it back for a 90-day exclusive to Kindle. In the past, I've been badly hurt by the one-year-exclusives that Amazon had and that seemed to pay off so well last summer. That has dried up completely, and still some of my books are stuck.</p>
<p>I cannot do any of the others because the formatting would cost too much and sales would not make up for…</p>
<p>I can handle Kobo because I get the formatting for the same price as Kindle, and now and then I'll run a book on Kobo for a month before taking it back for a 90-day exclusive to Kindle. In the past, I've been badly hurt by the one-year-exclusives that Amazon had and that seemed to pay off so well last summer. That has dried up completely, and still some of my books are stuck.</p>
<p>I cannot do any of the others because the formatting would cost too much and sales would not make up for it.</p>
<p>I don't understand why Canadians can't buy from Amazon. The Brits do.</p> Indeed.
However, my question…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-14:537324:Comment:3520172012-08-14T21:42:16.406ZEDWARD C MORGANhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ECMorgan
<p>Indeed.</p>
<p>However, my question is this. Does Amazon outsell Nook to the point that it is worth an exclusive with Amazon? Or eliminating the Canadian market via Kobo (I believe you once had a strong Canadian following)?</p>
<p>Indeed.</p>
<p>However, my question is this. Does Amazon outsell Nook to the point that it is worth an exclusive with Amazon? Or eliminating the Canadian market via Kobo (I believe you once had a strong Canadian following)?</p> In theory, this will keep shi…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-14:537324:Comment:3520132012-08-14T17:59:47.114ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>In theory, this will keep shifting as technology changes. But I have to go where the money is. Amazon sells more than 10 times what the next competitor sells (Nook).</p>
<p>In theory, this will keep shifting as technology changes. But I have to go where the money is. Amazon sells more than 10 times what the next competitor sells (Nook).</p> Makes sense, Clay. Thanks. I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-14:537324:Comment:3520952012-08-14T17:21:12.729ZWalter Katzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/WalterKatz
<p>Makes sense, Clay. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.</p>
<p>Makes sense, Clay. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.</p> I think Amazon's moves requir…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-14:537324:Comment:3522852012-08-14T17:07:24.804ZEDWARD C MORGANhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ECMorgan
<p>I think Amazon's moves require that you carefully evaluate your market - who is it, how are they shopping, what is their geography, and what is the dominant seller in that market.</p>
<p><br></br>This points, to me, something a lot of self-publishing authors don't want - to conduct real market analysis.</p>
<p><br></br>If you sign an exclusive with Amazon, you'll have dominance in the US market, and some others. Amazon of course continues to grow, but you will eliminate major platforms like B&N,…</p>
<p>I think Amazon's moves require that you carefully evaluate your market - who is it, how are they shopping, what is their geography, and what is the dominant seller in that market.</p>
<p><br/>This points, to me, something a lot of self-publishing authors don't want - to conduct real market analysis.</p>
<p><br/>If you sign an exclusive with Amazon, you'll have dominance in the US market, and some others. Amazon of course continues to grow, but you will eliminate major platforms like B&N, which is still a $4 billion+ company, and Kobo, which is increasing its market share in the U.S.</p>
<p>Kobo is interesting as they are the largest ebook retailer in Canada with about half the market (and experiencing double-digit growth there) and have about half the French market. They are also growing in England, and while they took a hard hit in the US with the collapse of Borders. However, their purchase by Rakuten, a Japanese e-commerce giant, positions them to continue growth in many markets - some of which may be under served by Amazon. They are also launching their own self-publishing.</p>
<p>The other market consideration is Apps.</p>
<p>When I first purchased an e-reader, it was a Kobo ereader. Loved it. Now, I've moved on to an iPad. I have the Kobo App, so I can read my Kobo-purchased books. I also have the Kindle app, so I can read books from Amazon. Wait, I also have an iBooks app and I know there is one for Barnes and Noble.</p>
<p><br/>Other players are entering the scene. I think the world is ripe for a niche online bookseller to carve out his or her own territory.</p>
<p>The point?</p>
<p>Amazon controls the market is too simple of a statement (and in plenty of markets, too inaccurate) upon which to base a self-publishing business.</p> Very true, Mr. Parker.
Here i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-08-13:537324:Comment:3522712012-08-13T23:57:22.803ZWalter Katzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/WalterKatz
<p>Very true, Mr. Parker.</p>
<p>Here is my account of Amazon KDP Select and their Free for 5 Days promotion.</p>
<p><a href="http://livingwithbinladens.com/blog/2012/08/13/first-day-in-amazon-kdp-select/" target="_blank">http://livingwithbinladens.com/blog/2012/08/13/first-day-in-amazon-kdp-select/</a></p>
<p>I published a book called "Living with Bin Ladens". The post shows how KDP Select worked (or didn't) with screenshots.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Walter Katz.</p>
<p>Very true, Mr. Parker.</p>
<p>Here is my account of Amazon KDP Select and their Free for 5 Days promotion.</p>
<p><a href="http://livingwithbinladens.com/blog/2012/08/13/first-day-in-amazon-kdp-select/" target="_blank">http://livingwithbinladens.com/blog/2012/08/13/first-day-in-amazon-kdp-select/</a></p>
<p>I published a book called "Living with Bin Ladens". The post shows how KDP Select worked (or didn't) with screenshots.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Walter Katz.</p> Plus, Joe Konrath's been warn…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-10:537324:Comment:3240772011-12-10T14:57:20.304ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Plus, Joe Konrath's been warning that free or very low-priced books may make readers think that's all they're worth.</p>
<p>Pricing is a very tricky business.</p>
<p>Plus, Joe Konrath's been warning that free or very low-priced books may make readers think that's all they're worth.</p>
<p>Pricing is a very tricky business.</p> The only thing that attracted…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-10:537324:Comment:3240662011-12-10T08:05:21.832ZEric Christophersonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/datahog
<p>The only thing that attracted me was the ability to control when I wish to promote via free book giveaways. Today I had one of my ebooks free for the first time: over 4,400 downloads (and #28 on the Kindle store free list at the moment). How many sales that will lead to for my other titles I don't know and I suppose depends on how many actually read my freebie and enjoy it. My other book sales were up slightly today is all.</p>
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<p>But now that it's so easy to make your books free for…</p>
<p>The only thing that attracted me was the ability to control when I wish to promote via free book giveaways. Today I had one of my ebooks free for the first time: over 4,400 downloads (and #28 on the Kindle store free list at the moment). How many sales that will lead to for my other titles I don't know and I suppose depends on how many actually read my freebie and enjoy it. My other book sales were up slightly today is all.</p>
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<p>But now that it's so easy to make your books free for a limited time I think that eventually so many authors will do it that no one is going to see 4 thousand plus downloads per day anymore.</p> I also have readers who have…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-09:537324:Comment:3240172011-12-09T16:04:56.814ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>I also have readers who have Nooks, but most have Kindle. As I said, I'll probably abandon the exclusivity at the end of the year. Trouble is, I'll have to reformat because the Kindle exclusive was made through my agency, and they have massive formatting problems. I need to do this myself.</p>
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<p>I have a notion that the exclusive promotions worked much better this past summer. Sales were excellent. This seems to have leveled off. There are probably way too many books by now…</p>
<p>I also have readers who have Nooks, but most have Kindle. As I said, I'll probably abandon the exclusivity at the end of the year. Trouble is, I'll have to reformat because the Kindle exclusive was made through my agency, and they have massive formatting problems. I need to do this myself.</p>
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<p>I have a notion that the exclusive promotions worked much better this past summer. Sales were excellent. This seems to have leveled off. There are probably way too many books by now to rise above the crowd.</p>