I completely LOVE creating these sorts of books and Im thrilled I came across this industry! Im a pastry chef and own a cafe, so even though I'm super busy, I am so enjoying creating in what little free time I have!
I love to create stuff. And just recently got into, well realized I'd be good at graphic design. And then learned about kdp and lulu books for planners, journals, coloring books, single page designs, and even social media aesthetic designs. I love it all. I love making stuff by hand and I love virtually designing homes, to writing short stories and then decided I would be good at graphic design and making these books bc I have my own personal style but im very careful about what I actually publish I want a certain thing and it's exciting to put it out there and see who will like it. I just love making stuff and creating all kinds of stuff and I really love when ppl love it. Thanks for the video as I love learning everything I can as I go.
I took notes on points you mentioned in your video and intend to use what sounds like very basic solid advice for beginner like me. The process of studying and breaking down the pieces is very attractive to me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, I love the way you took your time to explain..🤔 Somehow it felt like more than 17mns. Still I so enjoyed listening to you and will be checking out more of your videos. Please keep up the excellent work 👍
Hi Paddy! Nice numbers there! I actually took notes on your video because I needed to spruce up my office with motivational quotes from Paddy. Seriously, you tell the truth - why on earth do these people publish books if they don't even like the process??? I enjoy the coloring book niche and am hoping to do more this year. It is hard work, even if you purchase the graphics online (and modify, modify, modify!) On my first book I may have mixed styles but tried to get them to look similar, is was for kids anyway and hopefully they don't mind too much, and it was an activity book. Hope you have a good Q1 everyone!
thanks paddy I publish 7 coloring book last year and leave domain and wow least moths made 5.19 dollar i cant believe make many online the first 5 dollar and now a don't give up and keep going greeting from Algeria
Thank you for sharing! I am in need of a creative outlet, I love drawing, painting, writing, this might just be the thing that allows me to make money from doing something I really like
Thank you so very much for sharing ✨ you inspire me and continue to provide the resources I need and answer all the questions I have.. Amazing✨ Truly appreciate you and the knowledge you give.
Hi Paddy, thanks for the congruency part. Had already completed a coloring book with the mix & match strategy but couldn't put my finger on what I didn't like about it. This has given me a lot of clarity on what I need to do. Thanks.
Great video. I looked into that $4.99 "You F-ing Got This" coloring book stats and reviews. In your vid the BSR is #50, as of my comment, it's #84. In one review, it shows a lot of the book (mis-printed upside down) and half of them are just basic kid-level artwork with text, and some are more intricate. This does break the congruency that you talk about. Very good example of what not to do. Another thing that breaks congruency, in one review it states that the customer thought the book would be full of INSPIRATIONAL text with a bad word thrown in.. but most are just insults. So, the cover does not match the content. And finally, another review with photo, shows us that the background images are pixelated. I shake my head. Wow. It was very low effort, and still making money because they were first on the scene with this type of cover and niche.
sir, if im not mistaken, word term "coloring books" is trademark in upsto, how can we make coloring book if the general term itself is trademarked ? can you help us with this issue. thanks
Great tips, love the point on congruency! Out of interest, without giving too much away (!), how long did it take you to achieve the $10k total earning for each of those books? Did you publish the books in 2021 or earlier…thx
Thank's a lot for these original informations 😊 please have you geting your sales with ads or wothout ?? I have never selling coloring book and my january sales are down 🤧😪
Hi Paddy, do you have a course or any information on the actual listing part of KDP? I am having problems with it bouncing back to me to 'fix' but I don't know what I am meant to fix. This is my first ever attempt at a book, I'd really appreciate your advice. x x x
yes I do have a course but it's not necessary because when this happens KDP will send you an email saying what is wrong with your book, so make sure to check your emails and you spam emails just incase it got sent there. If you haven't received an email yet then be patient as it can sometimes take a while :)
@@StackinProfit I get an email every day Paddy, first it was the title, then the cover, then the categories and now its the contributors. Honestly, it's driving me crazy. lol. what would be the problem with contributors, I thought I could leave that blank?
Question for you. If we are just starting out, and we set the book up on amazon horribly, completely screwing up the keywords we list it for, or come up with a garbage book description, can we easily change this later and hopefully have the book sell better because we were able to change these things?
What are Coloring books considered? Low content? I've been using the same Kawaii pictures that is from the same author ( the $8 one you suggested in another video) to start my coloring book. It will be my first coloring book so I really want to do this right. Thank you for all your tips.
question, what is amazon does not show a keyword for the concept I am looking for? Should I assume that is a good niche because nothing comes up that describes my type of coloring book? Titans tool cannot find anything in the concept I have.
I also published my first kdp but didn't get a single penny. Kindly help me how to get noticed and get my first sale. I tried different options but yet on zero balance.
just because you published a book does not guarantee sales, my first ever published book did not sell. you need to build out your portfolio of books :)
@@StackinProfit Also, i actually don't know how to tell if a book on amazon is KDP or not. does it show that? I don't have anything myself to print at the moment, I have to create it first but would like to know. I also cannot find a single video or internet search-not even on Amazon on how long it takes to print a book once it's ordered and how long it takes to ship. I know customers don't want to want weeks to receive their book, this is the main reason i stayed away from POD book printing for years and always printed them first and then shipped them myself
@@DejaDrewit If You check a book F example that You would like to know shipping time, You click on it & it says when it will be shipped... Or maybe put it in Your cart, without proceeding to payment, there is always info when it will be shipped.. Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟
I found your brand and read in the reviews of the book whose title begins with Sometimes that there are many misspelled words in the book. If it was my book I would have adjusted the interior. Potential buyers can also read those reviews.
That book has a BSR of 50 at the time of recording. Right now, they are at #84. At #50, it estimates to 14,345 sales per month, at #84, 10,731. It is only 60 pages. They are probably making at least 50 cents a sale.... This is still $5 to $7,000 in profit. Each page has full-black on the back to allow the customer to use markers and avoid bleed-through to the back, and then coming around to the front in another section. And, it's low quality. I read a review with a zoomed in pic... the background images are pixelated.
Nice work! I had one that made over $17,500 last year and went crazy in Q4. I'm in the process of making a brand of them for 2022
Also your tip on unique quotes applies to mine. Look at what's popular on notebooks & journals
that's awesome! well done:)
@ That Kdp Guy That's amazing😃 I love when people do really well with their skills.
What niche/ category your book falls in?
I completely LOVE creating these sorts of books and Im thrilled I came across this industry! Im a pastry chef and own a cafe, so even though I'm super busy, I am so enjoying creating in what little free time I have!
😳 i love ANYTHING to do with pastry! 😂
I love to create stuff. And just recently got into, well realized I'd be good at graphic design. And then learned about kdp and lulu books for planners, journals, coloring books, single page designs, and even social media aesthetic designs. I love it all. I love making stuff by hand and I love virtually designing homes, to writing short stories and then decided I would be good at graphic design and making these books bc I have my own personal style but im very careful about what I actually publish I want a certain thing and it's exciting to put it out there and see who will like it. I just love making stuff and creating all kinds of stuff and I really love when ppl love it. Thanks for the video as I love learning everything I can as I go.
sounds like you will do very well at this business then :)
I took notes on points you mentioned in your video and intend to use what sounds like very basic solid advice for beginner like me. The process of studying and breaking down the pieces is very attractive to me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, I love the way you took your time to explain..🤔 Somehow it felt like more than 17mns. Still I so enjoyed listening to you and will be checking out more of your videos. Please keep up the excellent work 👍
Glad it was helpful :)
Hi Paddy! Nice numbers there! I actually took notes on your video because I needed to spruce up my office with motivational quotes from Paddy. Seriously, you tell the truth - why on earth do these people publish books if they don't even like the process??? I enjoy the coloring book niche and am hoping to do more this year. It is hard work, even if you purchase the graphics online (and modify, modify, modify!) On my first book I may have mixed styles but tried to get them to look similar, is was for kids anyway and hopefully they don't mind too much, and it was an activity book. Hope you have a good Q1 everyone!
thanks and hop you have a great one too :)
thanks paddy I publish 7 coloring book last year and leave domain and wow least moths made 5.19 dollar i cant believe make many online the first 5 dollar and now a don't give up and keep going
greeting from Algeria
you got this! :)
I had never seen or heard of your channel OMG! I'm normally in the know with knowing things however this information you are speaking is amazing!
thank you :)
Thank you for sharing! I am in need of a creative outlet, I love drawing, painting, writing, this might just be the thing that allows me to make money from doing something I really like
Go for it! :)
Thank you so very much for sharing ✨ you inspire me and continue to provide the resources I need and answer all the questions I have.. Amazing✨ Truly appreciate you and the knowledge you give.
You are so welcome!
Congratulations on reaching your huge mile stone! 🙌🏽🎊🥳💯 and thank you for sharing these fantastic tips! 🙌🏽
Thank you so much!! :)
Your welcome 🙌🏽😃
I appreciate all your videos. As a newbie they are very helpful.
glad that they're helpful :)
Very easy to understand, and a good reminder as one starts out.
thanks😄
Spot on I am actually looking for this kind of video thank you for sharing
You're very welcome
As always, fabulous information. Thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
Hi Paddy, thanks for the congruency part. Had already completed a coloring book with the mix & match strategy but couldn't put my finger on what I didn't like about it.
This has given me a lot of clarity on what I need to do. Thanks.
Glad it helped
This is very helpful. thank you so much for sharing this information.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I looked into that $4.99 "You F-ing Got This" coloring book stats and reviews. In your vid the BSR is #50, as of my comment, it's #84.
In one review, it shows a lot of the book (mis-printed upside down) and half of them are just basic kid-level artwork with text, and some are more intricate. This does break the congruency that you talk about. Very good example of what not to do. Another thing that breaks congruency, in one review it states that the customer thought the book would be full of INSPIRATIONAL text with a bad word thrown in.. but most are just insults. So, the cover does not match the content.
And finally, another review with photo, shows us that the background images are pixelated. I shake my head. Wow. It was very low effort, and still making money because they were first on the scene with this type of cover and niche.
it's strange how some books just tend to do well on Amazon, even when they're not very good
Good tips, thank You ❗🙌 Are You making that much when no virus around? Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟
You are wonderful 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you! 😃
Good job Paddy!
Thanks!
THanks Paddy. Most valuable information.
Very welcome
Perfect timing ❤️ thank you so much
:)
Thank you so much with this tips it worth a million. I am subscribing to ur channel now
Awesome, thank you!
I love your advice and enjoy it
thanks :)
Great tips. Thank you!
your welcome :)
sir, if im not mistaken, word term "coloring books" is trademark in upsto, how can we make coloring book if the general term itself is trademarked ? can you help us with this issue. thanks
Very informative. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips, love the point on congruency! Out of interest, without giving too much away (!), how long did it take you to achieve the $10k total earning for each of those books? Did you publish the books in 2021 or earlier…thx
it took around a year to make 10k from that one book😄
Thank's a lot for these original informations 😊 please have you geting your sales with ads or wothout ?? I have never selling coloring book and my january sales are down 🤧😪
without, i can't run ads on this book
@@StackinProfit Why can't you run ads on some books?
Message received thank you so much!
You are so welcome
Hi Paddy, do you have a course or any information on the actual listing part of KDP? I am having problems with it bouncing back to me to 'fix' but I don't know what I am meant to fix. This is my first ever attempt at a book, I'd really appreciate your advice. x x x
yes I do have a course but it's not necessary because when this happens KDP will send you an email saying what is wrong with your book, so make sure to check your emails and you spam emails just incase it got sent there. If you haven't received an email yet then be patient as it can sometimes take a while :)
@@StackinProfit I get an email every day Paddy, first it was the title, then the cover, then the categories and now its the contributors. Honestly, it's driving me crazy. lol. what would be the problem with contributors, I thought I could leave that blank?
what if you mix coloring books and activity ? to make a coloring activity book ?
it will all come down to what people are searching for on Amazon
Well said!
thanks
Question for you. If we are just starting out, and we set the book up on amazon horribly, completely screwing up the keywords we list it for, or come up with a garbage book description, can we easily change this later and hopefully have the book sell better because we were able to change these things?
you can always change the cover, description and backend keywords. You can never change title and subtitle of your book
where is all this additional info on your amazon coming from? An extension?
yes and it's probably DS amazon quick view which is a free chrome extension
What niche ?
adult coloring books
But aren't those designs copyrighted? You can just download them and sell them?
you get the licensing to use how you wish with creative fabrica
How to create such books?
it takes time to learn, it's best to start with something simple so you can learn the process. something like notebooks are better to start with
What are Coloring books considered? Low content? I've been using the same Kawaii pictures that is from the same author ( the $8 one you suggested in another video) to start my coloring book. It will be my first coloring book so I really want to do this right. Thank you for all your tips.
KDP does not consider coloring books as low content
@@StackinProfit How do I submit it? I don't see any other options besides low content.
They aren't considered low content anymore
12:06 typo "abstruct flower"
Good shout! I didn't even notice
Do you see people who mix and match interiors getting bad reviews?
mixing and matching from lots of different places does not make your books look very professional
@@StackinProfit Sounds like a newbie mistake!
But which extension is this where we can see the product details
DS amazon quickview
question, what is amazon does not show a keyword for the concept I am looking for? Should I assume that is a good niche because nothing comes up that describes my type of coloring book? Titans tool cannot find anything in the concept I have.
that means no one is searching for that book and it will be a lot harder to make sales
Hey paddy how can i colour my book cover i.e the mandalas on the front of my book
try Gimp Photo Editor and or Pixlr as they're both free to use
I went to creative Fabrica and it didn't have the 1.00 first month is that sill available I don't see the link?
it's still available, we have it in the description up above
Please I'm using tutorial kanva how do I use the things marked with my tutorial without getting into trouble and thanks for the tips.
I am not to sure what you mean
@@StackinProfit Using letters and numbers to make a tracing book, when someone else uses them, do I fall for trade mark or copy right?
as long as you have the rights to use them and are using them to create designs instead of using "as is" then you should be fine
I also published my first kdp but didn't get a single penny. Kindly help me how to get noticed and get my first sale. I tried different options but yet on zero balance.
just because you published a book does not guarantee sales, my first ever published book did not sell. you need to build out your portfolio of books :)
Wow!!
:)
Nice video how can I get website to get free images for colouring book
do not use free images for your coloring books, make sure that you also have the right licensing as every website os different
Are you on Merch by Amazon?
no as i never got accepted
I, considering making s coloring book on kdp. I just dont know how their paper quality is and how long it takes to ship.
if you can then purchase one so that you can see what they look and feel like :)
@@StackinProfit I think I may have to! Thank you. Would be great if KDP offered watercolor paper books as well so people can paint in them
@@StackinProfit Also, i actually don't know how to tell if a book on amazon is KDP or not. does it show that? I don't have anything myself to print at the moment, I have to create it first but would like to know. I also cannot find a single video or internet search-not even on Amazon on how long it takes to print a book once it's ordered and how long it takes to ship. I know customers don't want to want weeks to receive their book, this is the main reason i stayed away from POD book printing for years and always printed them first and then shipped them myself
@@DejaDrewit If You check a book F example that You would like to know shipping time, You click on it & it says when it will be shipped... Or maybe put it in Your cart, without proceeding to payment, there is always info when it will be shipped.. Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟
I found your brand and read in the reviews of the book whose title begins with Sometimes that there are many misspelled words in the book. If it was my book I would have adjusted the interior. Potential buyers can also read those reviews.
sorry, but that's not my brand
Have you run ads on those books?
no, it's all organic sales
How are they making any money on that vulgar coloring book at $4.99?
🤷♂️
That book has a BSR of 50 at the time of recording. Right now, they are at #84. At #50, it estimates to 14,345 sales per month, at #84, 10,731. It is only 60 pages. They are probably making at least 50 cents a sale.... This is still $5 to $7,000 in profit. Each page has full-black on the back to allow the customer to use markers and avoid bleed-through to the back, and then coming around to the front in another section. And, it's low quality. I read a review with a zoomed in pic... the background images are pixelated.
So messed up i was the original and they copied me
copy cats are everywhere
Can I make 100k from one great coloring book? Please tell me yes
you're more than likely not going to make 100k from one coloring book