As a published Kindle and paperback author (my genres are true paranormal and horror fiction), I was very pleased to discover your channel. And I never knew colouring books, something I haven't yet tried, could be so profitable in this business! I am contemplating doing an adult colouring book, but firstly need to know if I would be permitted to use actual images from horror films like Friday The 13th, A Nightmare On Elm St. etc. Would I need to contact the relevant studios first for copyright reasons?
okay i don't normally comment but I've been pumped about making some more KDP products as i watch your videos and your intros are motivational and realistic and the amount of research you do is applaudable thank you for saving us the time.
This video feels like you're revealing a secret with the wealth of information here. WOW seriously thank you for this, it's possibly the most helpful video I've ever watched on youtube lol
Another great video thanks! I too am a very curious person and huge fan of modeling successful behavior of others. I'll be studying Jade Summers for awhile. Earning that sort of money from only 160 books is phenomenal.
Love this, thank you so much. I've been trying to connect some of these dots in how to build organic growth and also market my books once I upload them. I love your videos and thank you for the work you put into them.
I have been busy working to create my first coloring book for the past month and sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming while researching keywords, titles, and all of the other important details. I find myself revisiting this video to help me keep my eye on the ball. I wanted to sincerely thank you for taking the time to create this type of content. It has truly inspired me to keep working until I find success.
Saw an adult coloring book on Amazon with an over rank of 219 and #1 in Humorous Coloring Books for Grown Ups and #1 Animal Coloring Books for Grown Ups.. that's phenomenal. They have to be making $$$ per day.
Can I just say a huge fair play to you. Great information, well delivered and I have subscribed and will be working on some of the bits you have spoken about. I look forward to seeing a lot more of your items xx
I’m here for this! I have created 4 coloring books so far, but sales are almost non-existent. I’m wondering how many I need to have in my shop to start seeing some consistent income.
@@DanEzeka hi, I added a few more titles and each time I add, there is a small spike. But without a spike, I consistently sell about 2-5 books/month. 😅
New subscriber. I like how you analyzed the success of this publisher and some of the marketing strategies that could be replicated. Keep up the good work!
I really hope I can make a business even if it's just small and I'm starting with making coloring books I'm gonna make coloring books and probably activity books handmade when I get the right amount of resources and skill even if I'm only 13 I really aspire to be a businesswoman when I grow up and get big to help the world with my ideas
I had someone on Fiverr do a to do List but the printing sizes were off. I do have one good one that plan to upload to Etsy and Amazon. I will keep you posted!!
Great video like always but I have a question. How does Jade Summer have the ability to add over 20 images in their listings? For example the link under the book title and also have a look inside feature as well. Thanks
Thank you! I think that because they are such a big seller for Amazon, they have given them extra benefits like being able to add more images to listings. Not 100% about this, just my thoughts.
I wish I coudl do this! I don't know how to start! I'm an artist and I can make linear images with that same quality, but I'm from Perú and I don't know how to handle the taxes from my earnings form Amazon or if it's worth it to start selling without having a fanbase.
You would have to chat to an Accountant to determine any issues with tax in your country. Amazon also does have tax treaty's with certain countries where they give a reduced tax rate so you can always check to see if you country is eligible for reduced tax. In terms of whether it's worth it to start without a fan base. In my opinion it is because you get access to Amazon's huge customer base when you upload a product there so you don't necessarily have to have an existing fan base. Building a fan base outside of Amazon is something you could work on at the same time as having products already available on Amazon.
You'll pay 30% of taxes for the US. But you can get a discount if you get a TIN. You have to fill a W-7 form, it's on Amazon's and they give instructions to fill the form.
Hello! I apologize, I’m new to this and learning to get better using the computer, but KDP publishing has intrigued me! This may sound like a corny question, but how do you get those icons that show up are on the top R? I can’t seem to figure it out... 🤔. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I’m enjoying them all! 🥰
Well I'm curious if you yourself have achieved 40k per month? Analyzing other peoples success is great but if you can't show me your success why would anyone listen to you? Don't get me wrong, great video but I wanna know your story, not Jade Summers.
Does it really matter WHO specifically is making $40k per month? Doesn't the fact that SOMEONE is making this kind of money inspire and motivate you?? Do you really think Jade Summer owners would get on UA-cam and share with the world HOW they became successfull??? Like, what are the odds?! Just be grateful she's sharing what is possible for you and keep it moving. Geez.
I’m confused as far as keeping digital inventory. If I go and buy the pages from fiverr and then resell on my Etsy shop, do I need to continue rebuying from the seller of the coloring pages ?
Thank you for this insightful video. Are Amazon book sellers allowed to ask for reviews? I was under the impression that was against Amazon's TOS, especially via email. I had read wording that Amazon doesn't want sellers emailing customers, asking for reviews. Am I misunderstanding the rules? If not, I'm wondering how this company is able to email their customers and ask for reviews, without being in violation of Amazon's TOS. Thanks again, Caroline!
You can ask for reviews but you can't ask for a specific review - like a 5 star review. For example, if you've ever purchased from Ebay you'll have probably received a message from the seller saying "Please leave me a 5 star review". On Amazon you can't ask for any particular type of review. You have to ask for the customer to leave an honest review. Also you can't pay or give the customer any kind of incentive in return for a review.
Unfortunately, Amazon dropped Jade Summer last week. Something to do with terms of service violation and so far they have not been reinstated. Sad for us fans.
Wow this was a great video hun. I like your research on jade summers. I just completed my colouring not to long ago. And I want to follow her model. Do you think it would be worth it to start a Facebook group even though I only have one colouring book? Or should I make more colouring books.
Thanks so much! I definitely think you should start a Facebook group even with 1 book. Just use the time to start adding content to the group so it's not empty when people start joining. You don't have to spend a lot of time on it at this point but it's still good to get it going.
I've heard about people hiring fiver free lancers to create their coloring books, is this legit or is it possible to be sued by doing this? also would you consider this field being saturated?
I don't consider colouring book saturated, just highly competitive. In terms of hiring someone from Fiverr. I'd be hesitant because you don't know where they are getting the colouring pages from. What if they are just taking them from somewhere that doesn't allow the images to be on KDP or via print on demand or something, then you're the one that will get in trouble for it. Unless you can be sure they can provide original colouring oages then I wouldn't hire from Fiverr.
I think it's a good idea to try to figure out how other brands are successful so that I can try to replicate that rather than reinventing the wheel. The video was to show my process when researching the success of other brands
- have a quality product - get your customers email address - contact them directly to ask them to buy your newest book and leave reviews - be active on social media and make your customers feel involved - fill out your author page - create a homepage with affiliate links How did you miss all these tips?
Hi Caroline! I was wondering if you could do a KDP dissection video on Kameliya Angelkova. I’ve been seeing her books a lot on coloring UA-cam videos and would love to see a breakdown of her brand and possible profits! Thanks for all your amazing content!
Their biggest secret and missing ingredient is how they turnaround such a massive amount of designs. There is no way these can be bespoke designs, unless they’re paying artists 1c per page.
They could be possibly just paying a one off up front fee to artists to create the colouring pages - or that's what they maybe did when their brand was new anyway. Now that they are such a big brand artists might happily give away their designs at low prices just to get their name out there - but yes, that might be the secret to their success.
Yes I've heard about them. It's inspiring. There is a Texas couple that does kdp and they make millions. One of my other UA-cam did a piece on them.... 🤑
you have about the same amount of viewers. I personally would not buy their books, it is kinda cult like witch craft fairy to me. Some people often give out their product to increase their sales or the make it look like they sell. You can never know what a person will buy. What you have to do in life is please yourself and make what you like and enjoy and if it pleases others then you have fans. Your problem is that you have no real purpose and are trying to follow what another person does. All of the people that are successful are doing what they like. A real christmas book is nice but people generally like the normal looking fictional characters. Find out who you are and make what you like. People will see it and catch on. You have to always advertise your items on social media by putting out links.
Why does everyone on youtube seem talk about OTHER peoples money but never about what they really earn themselves.....wait? I know because they don't make any money and thus started a youtube channel 😂 this is soo pathetic
@@seekingtruth6706 I am using most of the same tactics as Jade Summer. Building a business like theirs is not an overnight thing, it’s something that needs to be worked at for a good year or two to match their results.
I hope you enjoyed this video! Are you already having success in the coloring book niche on Amazon? Let me know in the comments
As a published Kindle and paperback author (my genres are true paranormal and horror fiction), I was very pleased to discover your channel. And I never knew colouring books, something I haven't yet tried, could be so profitable in this business! I am contemplating doing an adult colouring book, but firstly need to know if I would be permitted to use actual images from horror films like Friday The 13th, A Nightmare On Elm St. etc. Would I need to contact the relevant studios first for copyright reasons?
I want to
@@alanscouser Amazon is VERY strict about copyright and trademark infringement.
I will try and start making coloring books
I hope and pray to be successful in the niche
That was the best 10 minute summary of basic, solid online marketing I've ever seen. It essentially confirmed everything I've learned over many years.
Thank you so much! 😀
Yes. I'm appreciate your research !!
okay i don't normally comment but I've been pumped about making some more KDP products as i watch your videos and your intros are motivational and realistic and the amount of research you do is applaudable thank you for saving us the time.
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad you get something out of my videos 😃
Oh wow, wow, wow. I am only new to online publishing and my mind is spinning with possibilities. Thankyou so much. I am really excited.
This video feels like you're revealing a secret with the wealth of information here. WOW seriously thank you for this, it's possibly the most helpful video I've ever watched on youtube lol
Another great video thanks! I too am a very curious person and huge fan of modeling successful behavior of others. I'll be studying Jade Summers for awhile. Earning that sort of money from only 160 books is phenomenal.
Love this, thank you so much. I've been trying to connect some of these dots in how to build organic growth and also market my books once I upload them. I love your videos and thank you for the work you put into them.
Thank you so much!
I have been busy working to create my first coloring book for the past month and sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming while researching keywords, titles, and all of the other important details. I find myself revisiting this video to help me keep my eye on the ball. I wanted to sincerely thank you for taking the time to create this type of content. It has truly inspired me to keep working until I find success.
Oh, thank you so much! Good luck with your journey, I really hope you find success 😄
@@MyFreedomEmpire thank you 😂 I made a promise to myself to keep going until I do.
@@kaykes7012 How did it go? :)
Saw an adult coloring book on Amazon with an over rank of 219 and #1 in Humorous Coloring Books for Grown Ups and #1 Animal Coloring Books for Grown Ups.. that's phenomenal. They have to be making $$$ per day.
Yes, they'd be raking it in. Would love a book with that kind of rank!
Can I just say a huge fair play to you. Great information, well delivered and I have subscribed and will be working on some of the bits you have spoken about. I look forward to seeing a lot more of your items xx
Great info. No frills, no UA-camy hokey jokes and editing. Took notes and will use your research. Thank you!
Thank so much!
I’m here for this! I have created 4 coloring books so far, but sales are almost non-existent. I’m wondering how many I need to have in my shop to start seeing some consistent income.
How’s that going
@@DanEzeka hi, I added a few more titles and each time I add, there is a small spike. But without a spike, I consistently sell about 2-5 books/month. 😅
@@katehollomanart Thank you for responding so quickly and sharing, have a great day!
@@DanEzeka no problem. :) Have a great yourself!
New subscriber. I like how you analyzed the success of this publisher and some of the marketing strategies that could be replicated. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your nice comments 😀
I LOVE how your brain works. Brilliant analysis. Thank you so much for sharing.🙂
Thank you so much, what a lovely compliment 😀
Thanks for the video. I learned a lot of marketing strategy that I am going to apply to my non book related business as well!
I'm so happy to hear that! Good luck! 😀
I really hope I can make a business even if it's just small and I'm starting with making coloring books I'm gonna make coloring books and probably activity books handmade when I get the right amount of resources and skill even if I'm only 13 I really aspire to be a businesswoman when I grow up and get big to help the world with my ideas
That's awesome!! Good luck and don't give up! 😃
May you do a tutorial for (how to publish coloring books) ?
Sure, I can definitely do that in the near future 😊
Very cool! I am making my first low content book this weekend.
How exciting! Good luck! 😀
How did it go
Did you make sells?
I had someone on Fiverr do a to do
List but the printing sizes were off. I do have one good one that plan to upload to Etsy and Amazon. I will keep you posted!!
Your research is world class. Kudos! Excellent video.
Thanks so much 😁
Thank you for doing such in-depth research!
You're welcome! 😃
Is there a script you prepare in advance and you are reading while recording?
Great video like always but I have a question. How does Jade Summer have the ability to add over 20 images in their listings? For example the link under the book title and also have a look inside feature as well. Thanks
Thank you! I think that because they are such a big seller for Amazon, they have given them extra benefits like being able to add more images to listings. Not 100% about this, just my thoughts.
@@MyFreedomEmpire Thanks for the reply. I did look into this and I think this might have to do with them being in the Amazon Advantage program.
Best video ever 👌🏻 Thank you soooo much 🙏🏻🌹
Thank you!
The margins are a pain is their a way to fix this ?
I wish I coudl do this! I don't know how to start! I'm an artist and I can make linear images with that same quality, but I'm from Perú and I don't know how to handle the taxes from my earnings form Amazon or if it's worth it to start selling without having a fanbase.
You would have to chat to an Accountant to determine any issues with tax in your country. Amazon also does have tax treaty's with certain countries where they give a reduced tax rate so you can always check to see if you country is eligible for reduced tax. In terms of whether it's worth it to start without a fan base. In my opinion it is because you get access to Amazon's huge customer base when you upload a product there so you don't necessarily have to have an existing fan base. Building a fan base outside of Amazon is something you could work on at the same time as having products already available on Amazon.
You'll pay 30% of taxes for the US. But you can get a discount if you get a TIN. You have to fill a W-7 form, it's on Amazon's and they give instructions to fill the form.
Great video I have a question do we have to print the books and send to Amazon in order to sell on amazon
Thank you! No, Amazon prints the books for you when a customer purchases one.
Love your videos, thank you
Thank you!
I wonder who does the graphics for the coloring book pages….?
Some people create them themselves, some people purchase ready made ones.
Amazing. Just can't wrap my head around having the time to color
Hello! I apologize, I’m new to this and learning to get better using the computer, but KDP publishing has intrigued me!
This may sound like a corny question, but how do you get those icons that show up are on the top R?
I can’t seem to figure it out... 🤔. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I’m enjoying them all! 🥰
Sorry, I'm not sure which icons you're referencing??
Well I'm curious if you yourself have achieved 40k per month? Analyzing other peoples success is great but if you can't show me your success why would anyone listen to you? Don't get me wrong, great video but I wanna know your story, not Jade Summers.
Does it really matter WHO specifically is making $40k per month? Doesn't the fact that SOMEONE is making this kind of money inspire and motivate you?? Do you really think Jade Summer owners would get on UA-cam and share with the world HOW they became successfull??? Like, what are the odds?! Just be grateful she's sharing what is possible for you and keep it moving. Geez.
Well you obviously have to have the talent and work hard and its possible,not everyone will have this,but if you do,the video
I’m confused as far as keeping digital inventory. If I go and buy the pages from fiverr and then resell on my Etsy shop, do I need to continue rebuying from the seller of the coloring pages ?
No, once you buy the document it's yours to use.
Thank you
This was VERY interesting! Thank you!
You're welcome! 😃
Great videos and great research! Subscribed 🙂
Thank you so much! Glad you got something out of it 😊
Latest. No more colouring books. Is it right
Thanks for the great information!! So helpful!
You're so welcome! 😀
Thank you for this insightful video. Are Amazon book sellers allowed to ask for reviews? I was under the impression that was against Amazon's TOS, especially via email. I had read wording that Amazon doesn't want sellers emailing customers, asking for reviews. Am I misunderstanding the rules? If not, I'm wondering how this company is able to email their customers and ask for reviews, without being in violation of Amazon's TOS. Thanks again, Caroline!
You can ask for reviews but you can't ask for a specific review - like a 5 star review. For example, if you've ever purchased from Ebay you'll have probably received a message from the seller saying "Please leave me a 5 star review". On Amazon you can't ask for any particular type of review. You have to ask for the customer to leave an honest review. Also you can't pay or give the customer any kind of incentive in return for a review.
Unfortunately, Amazon dropped Jade Summer last week. Something to do with terms of service violation and so far they have not been reinstated. Sad for us fans.
I know - shocking. But they obviously did something to violate Amazon's guidelines but I do feel sad for them.
This was epic thank you for this!
Thank you, it makes me happy you found it helpful 😀
Wow this was a great video hun. I like your research on jade summers.
I just completed my colouring not to long ago. And I want to follow her model.
Do you think it would be worth it to start a Facebook group even though I only have one colouring book?
Or should I make more colouring books.
Thanks so much! I definitely think you should start a Facebook group even with 1 book. Just use the time to start adding content to the group so it's not empty when people start joining. You don't have to spend a lot of time on it at this point but it's still good to get it going.
@@MyFreedomEmpire keep up the good work. And I will also take your advice. 😀
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I've heard about people hiring fiver free lancers to create their coloring books, is this legit or is it possible to be sued by doing this? also would you consider this field being saturated?
I don't consider colouring book saturated, just highly competitive. In terms of hiring someone from Fiverr. I'd be hesitant because you don't know where they are getting the colouring pages from. What if they are just taking them from somewhere that doesn't allow the images to be on KDP or via print on demand or something, then you're the one that will get in trouble for it. Unless you can be sure they can provide original colouring oages then I wouldn't hire from Fiverr.
good contect miss !
i just love it
RESPECT !
😄
Thank you very much Madam for very informative content👍
Thanks so much! 😃
Very interesting research! Thank you for this video!
Thank you 😄
Great research! I've subbed.
Thank you so much! I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a while 😊😊
@@MyFreedomEmpire Oh wow, thank you!
I live in Europe, can I still sell on Amazon?
Yes, it doesn't matter where you live 😄
Great research
I'm launching a kids book series this month
Thank you! Sounds great, good luck with your kids books!
Very informative. Thanks!’
Thank you! And you’re welcome 😄
Ummm this was mostly over a coloring book company and didn't show how they did it... Or tips on how to be like them am I missing something...
I think it's a good idea to try to figure out how other brands are successful so that I can try to replicate that rather than reinventing the wheel. The video was to show my process when researching the success of other brands
- have a quality product
- get your customers email address
- contact them directly to ask them to buy your newest book and leave reviews
- be active on social media and make your customers feel involved
- fill out your author page
- create a homepage with affiliate links
How did you miss all these tips?
GREAT VIDEO !!!!
Hey can you tell me more
Where can I sell my colouring book for adults. Who will buy?
Sell on Amazon, they have a huge customer base for coloring books.
Interesting research..👍
Thank you 😄
With Evert physical copy of a Jade Summer book you buy, you get a code for Digital download -> pdf. So you buy one but get two of the same book :)
Good to know, thanks 😀 Is the code printed inside the book??
Marketing geniuses!
Yep, totally! 😃
Hi Caroline! I was wondering if you could do a KDP dissection video on Kameliya Angelkova. I’ve been seeing her books a lot on coloring UA-cam videos and would love to see a breakdown of her brand and possible profits!
Thanks for all your amazing content!
Hello! I can definitely look into her, I haven't heard the name before so am interested to see what's she's about. Thank you 😄
sure
oh I thought she had sold these books. good content
Their biggest secret and missing ingredient is how they turnaround such a massive amount of designs. There is no way these can be bespoke designs, unless they’re paying artists 1c per page.
They could be possibly just paying a one off up front fee to artists to create the colouring pages - or that's what they maybe did when their brand was new anyway. Now that they are such a big brand artists might happily give away their designs at low prices just to get their name out there - but yes, that might be the secret to their success.
Amazing video
Thank you so much, I appreciate that.
thank you very much
You’re welcome 😊
Yes I've heard about them. It's inspiring. There is a Texas couple that does kdp and they make millions. One of my other UA-cam did a piece on them.... 🤑
Sure is. Which couple - I'd love to learn about them? 😀
@@MyFreedomEmpire Reagan&Sardonic Lewis. Paul Marles did a video on the called Make 1 million Dollars with low content KDP. 😳
What is kdp???
@@marco19723 kindle direct publishing
@@jamestribie3387
Thanks 😊
You’re really pretty for an elderly woman.
Seriously?! What are you? 11?
@@Mockduck2020 - LOL, I was thinking the same thing.
I make $1 billion a week just uploading coloring books to the internet!
Thank you alot ❤
You’re welcome 😊
you have about the same amount of viewers. I personally would not buy their books, it is kinda cult like witch craft fairy to me. Some people often give out their product to increase their sales or the make it look like they sell. You can never know what a person will buy. What you have to do in life is please yourself and make what you like and enjoy and if it pleases others then you have fans. Your problem is that you have no real purpose and are trying to follow what another person does. All of the people that are successful are doing what they like. A real christmas book is nice but people generally like the normal looking fictional characters. Find out who you are and make what you like. People will see it and catch on. You have to always advertise your items on social media by putting out links.
Can Barely hear you...
You serious?
loll
kindly improve your voice quality.
Why does everyone on youtube seem talk about OTHER peoples money but never about what they really earn themselves.....wait? I know because they don't make any money and thus started a youtube channel 😂 this is soo pathetic
The video wasn't so much about the amount of money being made but the marketing tactics used to get there.
My Freedom Empire Well then let me ask you this, now that you know the tactic of jade summers, have you done it yourself? I highly doubt that....
@@seekingtruth6706 I am using most of the same tactics as Jade Summer. Building a business like theirs is not an overnight thing, it’s something that needs to be worked at for a good year or two to match their results.
Yah never get straight to the point smfh
Yeah but you have to make 100 fricking colouring books…
I wish she’d just talk naturally and not read off the screen it’s distracting
Great content! Thank you