@candid0111 hey. Yes I have sold 12 so far. I have not done any paid ads, so just posted in few forums. I need to focus more on advertising though.. thanks for asking 😊
@mojolotto7774 hi sorry took so long to reply. It didn't take too long, once I sat down and focused. I would say maybe a week, I would work on a little each day. Probably could have done it sooner
I am making my own ‘Clueless Snakeword’ puzzle books. These are my own invention. I got my first 3 published today!! 1 sale made so far, to myself 😂. I wanted one so I can see the quality and take pictures of the actual book for A+ content. Hopefully people will check them out, they are lots of fun and original new puzzles. Love your videos. Hopefully one day you’ll be saying my books have been making lots of sales. My printing costs are more as I have 1 puzzle per page and a page count of 254 so listed at the minimum price Amazon allow. You’re right about not being a get rich quick scheme, but here’s hoping!😊I think the hardest part for me getting the books found as people won’t have heard of Snakeword puzzles so won’t be searching for them. Time will tell I guess
@@WilonaDiaz not many yet no. To be fair I need to put more effort into more books, better A+ content and some advertising. Time and money. I have little of both 😬. Why not buy one yourself? 🤗
My KDP plan is to create word searches, word scrambles, crosswords, and mazes. Each book will have Spanish and German versions. As far as logbooks and journals go, I will outsource them to ensure that I have an interior that is unique and won't get my account suspended.
Is it possible to sell large numbers or rank without spending money on ads? Is there a way to know if the books that have done well did use ads or if it was organic sales?
People have been able to sell a lot of books by using free methods of promotion which just takes a lot more time if you have the patience to do that. The majority of people start out with small budgets for advertising and then increase over time as they make more sales.
Yes, in the Ads console you can see if the sale was due to the ad.... in my experience with KDP you most often spend more on ads, than you gain with ad-sales and it seems to be gambling to me. Thats why I would not recommend ads to begin with... I sale much more organically, but often E-Books with content, not low-content softcovers. Soft cover sales are rather rare.
Can I ask if making a word search book for UK and USA what spelling would you use or would you do two different books? I would like to do books for children so feel spelling would be important
Is there any value in creating a word search themed with substantial narrative supporting the subject and words used? Is there a market for that specialized word search ? ... or am I over thinking ...
which instant puzzle generator are you using? I found a couple when I searched and want to make sure I'm doing the right one before I buy since there are no refunds. Also, how easy would it be to download a whole book of puzzles as a pdf, then upload that pdf to a formatting software and play with it more by adding graphics, text, maybe dot to dots. There isn't anything in your export files that prevents you for further breaking down the puzzles and adjusting the formatting, is there?
You could technically do it within the tool, just add blank pages and add whatever text you want on them. But otherwise you could export to Powerpoint if you have the version that allows you to do that.
How do you create your word file that you uploaded into IPG? like how does IPG know which words are for which pages etc? (I am new to both gpt and ipg and would like to understand before i buy it)
The software gives you an example file to show you how to format your word lists but it's very simple. You just put a blank line between each new word list and that's how it knows when a new puzzle should begin.
If we assume that the seller is paying AMZ or advertising, we would need to subtract that from the royalties? Also cost to print book? How would we figure what AMZ takes/charges for extra services?
Royalties is what you get from Amazon after all costs associated with printing and selling the book. Amazon ad fees are something you will pay separately.
you're right, i've seen those top two books she talked about on Amazon, and often they are at the top of the page SPONSORED. but they probably still have a nice profit after the advertising
Amazon does have a question on KDP that you have to mark whether or not you used AI in the creation of any part of your product, but marking yes doesn't mean they won't publish your book. I don't even know if they let buyers know at this point how you answered. So far, I *think* it is just for Amazon's own data collection. But they would be a massive hypocrite if they didn't allow it, because they've started reaching out to authors individually and inviting them to produce an audiobook with Amazon using "virtual voices". They don't say AI anywhere in the email, but they're using it themselves for content creation at this point.
do you know of any platform to help make fill in number or fill in word puzzles? Also, thank you so much for your help. You have good content and explain in a calming informative manner.
I am VERY surprised they can get 2 puzzles per page with space between the puzzles at LARGE PRINT sizing. I just tried in MS Word at size 16 (minimum LARGE print in my understanding) and it does not fit, even with small margins. Anyone here own the book and can confirm?
With BookBolt you can not set the number of letters in the grid which makes it unusable for making children's puzzles where you'd want to have a smaller grid size. Too bad. For me that's a deal breaker
well, it 'is' that easy to make the book ;) if you have the spare money, the software she shows costs $50. Then you need a lot of $$$$ to pay amazon for advertising. Then you compete with the 1000's of other books lol
I purchased the instant puzzle generator from your link and it seems like such a scam. As soon as I purchased it tried to make me purchase more. I wish I never bought it and have no idea how to get the product I just bought.
Exactly!! WORST piece of software I ever purchased! I tried using the link provided to credit her but the whole "Warrior Plus" deal is ridiculous with all the upsells and I STILL CAN't ACCESS the product I paid for!!!
This is not a 1-click puzzle generator. All word search Amazon books have an instruction page at the beginning of the book. In my opinion, Instant puzzle generator, does not create it and does not add it in the PDF file.
109 pages with two puzzles per page plus answers and explaining the rules in the first few pages means they can’t have the 200 puzzles they claim to have. 2 per page would be 100 pages, say lose 3 at the beginning leaves 6 pages for answers? For 200 puzzles? Something doesn’t add up!
you're right, some of those top puzzle books are rip-offs. if you look at the bad reviews, you find out that they don't give the volume of puzzles promised. and the answers are not provided, you have to download them. but i guess that leaves the door open for good honest authors.
Instant puzzle generator isn't perfect. Most of the time rack your brains for 25-30 words per puzzle and part of the listed words disappear. Shuffle button to shake things up as suggested in the training video but it has difficulty uploading them all😕
Just published my first activity book. Has been on my to do list for so long. Proud i finally got it done 😊😊
Made anything yet?
Any sales yet? I have not started yet. Was it easy to do. How long did it take?
Are you making sales though? This niche is so competitive.
@candid0111 hey. Yes I have sold 12 so far. I have not done any paid ads, so just posted in few forums. I need to focus more on advertising though.. thanks for asking 😊
@mojolotto7774 hi sorry took so long to reply. It didn't take too long, once I sat down and focused. I would say maybe a week, I would work on a little each day. Probably could have done it sooner
I am making my own ‘Clueless Snakeword’ puzzle books. These are my own invention. I got my first 3 published today!! 1 sale made so far, to myself 😂. I wanted one so I can see the quality and take pictures of the actual book for A+ content. Hopefully people will check them out, they are lots of fun and original new puzzles. Love your videos. Hopefully one day you’ll be saying my books have been making lots of sales. My printing costs are more as I have 1 puzzle per page and a page count of 254 so listed at the minimum price Amazon allow. You’re right about not being a get rich quick scheme, but here’s hoping!😊I think the hardest part for me getting the books found as people won’t have heard of Snakeword puzzles so won’t be searching for them. Time will tell I guess
Did you get more sales?
@@WilonaDiaz not many yet no. To be fair I need to put more effort into more books, better A+ content and some advertising. Time and money. I have little of both 😬. Why not buy one yourself? 🤗
My KDP plan is to create word searches, word scrambles, crosswords, and mazes. Each book will have Spanish and German versions. As far as logbooks and journals go, I will outsource them to ensure that I have an interior that is unique and won't get my account suspended.
Wonderful presentation
Have published a few but yet to ave a sale. Just going to keep creating until I get it right😊
What font size is best to use in the IPG app for large print?
Such a great video! Been thinking about doing this for awhile now.
Could you do video on all the software you use?
Thank you! 😊
Is it possible to sell large numbers or rank without spending money on ads? Is there a way to know if the books that have done well did use ads or if it was organic sales?
People have been able to sell a lot of books by using free methods of promotion which just takes a lot more time if you have the patience to do that. The majority of people start out with small budgets for advertising and then increase over time as they make more sales.
Yes, in the Ads console you can see if the sale was due to the ad.... in my experience with KDP you most often spend more on ads, than you gain with ad-sales and it seems to be gambling to me. Thats why I would not recommend ads to begin with... I sale much more organically, but often E-Books with content, not low-content softcovers. Soft cover sales are rather rare.
Can I ask if making a word search book for UK and USA what spelling would you use or would you do two different books? I would like to do books for children so feel spelling would be important
@MyFreedomEmpire Great video! Are these puzzle books considered low content or medium content?
How do I add other photos besides my cover to my KDP listing? I cant figure that out, lol. Thanks!!
Is there any value in creating a word search themed with substantial narrative supporting the subject and words used? Is there a market for that specialized word search ? ... or am I over thinking ...
which instant puzzle generator are you using? I found a couple when I searched and want to make sure I'm doing the right one before I buy since there are no refunds.
Also, how easy would it be to download a whole book of puzzles as a pdf, then upload that pdf to a formatting software and play with it more by adding graphics, text, maybe dot to dots. There isn't anything in your export files that prevents you for further breaking down the puzzles and adjusting the formatting, is there?
Lovely to see you, it’s been awhile for me since doing this is yet a dream project for me.
Always inspiring, thank you!
Would you please recommend a program to create puzzle book covers?
There are people on fiverr that do it pretty inexpensively.
Can you do the book cover as well with the instant puzzle generator software?
No you can't.
Thanks for sharing!
How do i add more pages for example table of contents, this book belongs to etc. from puzzle generator do i save as a file I can upload to say Canva?
You could technically do it within the tool, just add blank pages and add whatever text you want on them. But otherwise you could export to Powerpoint if you have the version that allows you to do that.
How do you create your word file that you uploaded into IPG? like how does IPG know which words are for which pages etc? (I am new to both gpt and ipg and would like to understand before i buy it)
The software gives you an example file to show you how to format your word lists but it's very simple. You just put a blank line between each new word list and that's how it knows when a new puzzle should begin.
Thank you! I plan to get out as soon as I have the funds. What is your feeling on the three OTOs?
If we assume that the seller is paying AMZ or advertising, we would need to subtract that from the royalties? Also cost to print book? How would we figure what AMZ takes/charges for extra services?
Royalties is what you get from Amazon after all costs associated with printing and selling the book. Amazon ad fees are something you will pay separately.
you're right, i've seen those top two books she talked about on Amazon, and often they are at the top of the page SPONSORED. but they probably still have a nice profit after the advertising
Great video. Thank you.
If we use Chat GPT to come up with word lists, dont we have to say that on KDP? Would that gwt our accoubt flagged?
Amazon allows books with AI content.
Amazon does have a question on KDP that you have to mark whether or not you used AI in the creation of any part of your product, but marking yes doesn't mean they won't publish your book. I don't even know if they let buyers know at this point how you answered. So far, I *think* it is just for Amazon's own data collection. But they would be a massive hypocrite if they didn't allow it, because they've started reaching out to authors individually and inviting them to produce an audiobook with Amazon using "virtual voices". They don't say AI anywhere in the email, but they're using it themselves for content creation at this point.
do you know of any platform to help make fill in number or fill in word puzzles? Also, thank you so much for your help. You have good content and explain in a calming informative manner.
Can you send link to where to purchase puzzles generator? I don't see it in list .thanks
Thank you.
who and how are royalties determined?
Amazon determines royalties.
What do you mean “get your list of words together”? With a topic.. can Instant Puzzle Generator create the 8,000+ words? Thank you:)
How do you get the large print?
You make your font 16 or higher.
Can you provide an update for the word search generator software link? The link that is provided needs to be fixed.
I am VERY surprised they can get 2 puzzles per page with space between the puzzles at LARGE PRINT sizing. I just tried in MS Word at size 16 (minimum LARGE print in my understanding) and it does not fit, even with small margins. Anyone here own the book and can confirm?
What kind of computer do you have laptop Apple Dell PC ???
I use Apple.
How about running ads on Amazon? Isn’t that important part of the sales? Can you make a video on that too ?
I'm still finding it difficult to create my own puzzle book
With BookBolt you can not set the number of letters in the grid which makes it unusable for making children's puzzles where you'd want to have a smaller grid size. Too bad. For me that's a deal breaker
I'm writing a book
I don't really understand how that royalty calculator works.
13.59 * 60% does not equal 3.30, it should be closer to 8.14.
That's more like 24.3%
Printing costs need to be taken out of the sales price first.
The puzze generator is considered AI? Im asking just to know what would be the correct answer when uploading the file to KDP..😵💫
The problem is for every quality book sold on Amazon, there are hundreds of quality books that do not sell a single copy.
Very true.
It would be nice if you tubers and course creators started their advertisement with that one statement!
When you upload a book like that, I guess you need to fill in that it's all AI-generated? And is it a low-content book as well?
I think it's medium content or better - words on every page.
Using a program is not the same thing as using AI.
What about competition?
It is not that easy.
well, it 'is' that easy to make the book ;) if you have the spare money, the software she shows costs $50.
Then you need a lot of $$$$ to pay amazon for advertising.
Then you compete with the 1000's of other books lol
I purchased the instant puzzle generator from your link and it seems like such a scam. As soon as I purchased it tried to make me purchase more. I wish I never bought it and have no idea how to get the product I just bought.
Exactly!! WORST piece of software I ever purchased! I tried using the link provided to credit her but the whole "Warrior Plus" deal is ridiculous with all the upsells and I STILL CAN't ACCESS the product I paid for!!!
This is not a 1-click puzzle generator.
All word search Amazon books have an instruction page at the beginning of the book. In my opinion, Instant puzzle generator, does not create it and does not add it in the PDF file.
just fyi, the audio of your video doesn't sound good... there is static.
I think it is just your device
109 pages with two puzzles per page plus answers and explaining the rules in the first few pages means they can’t have the 200 puzzles they claim to have. 2 per page would be 100 pages, say lose 3 at the beginning leaves 6 pages for answers? For 200 puzzles? Something doesn’t add up!
You only need a few pages for the solutions because the solutions are really small so you can fit lots onto one page.
you're right, some of those top puzzle books are rip-offs. if you look at the bad reviews, you find out that they don't give the volume of puzzles promised. and the answers are not provided, you have to download them. but i guess that leaves the door open for good honest authors.
Is anyone here getting some sales?
Has anyone made any real money?
This niche looks saturated. Great looking books are not making $.
Why would you share this info as it will Oversaturate the Market!
lol, it was a good video, but i was thinking the same thing. i do books in that category and i don't need any more competition.
Instant puzzle generator isn't perfect. Most of the time rack your brains for 25-30 words per puzzle and part of the listed words disappear. Shuffle button to shake things up as suggested in the training video but it has difficulty uploading them all😕