2024 Google Play Books Step-By-Step Upload Tutorial | Self-Publish eBooks with Google Play Books

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  • @1MKWilliams
    @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

    For all of my other step-by-step tutorials, check out this playlist: ua-cam.com/video/1LsqEFv5tAo/v-deo.html

  • @pembertonrob
    @pembertonrob 9 місяців тому +4

    I like your channel. No hype, just straight content.

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!! That was my plan all along. The algo doesn't like it but real people do 🤷‍♀️

  • @sy-jt3cp
    @sy-jt3cp 7 місяців тому +2

    i absolutely love your energy. thank you for your lightness of being. you made me smile to myself while listening as i followed the steps on a day when i am crawling to the finish line with my 1st book after a year of and and downs. almost there! thank you! 🙏🏾❤

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  7 місяців тому

      Congratulations on your book! Glad I could help

  • @SDHuston
    @SDHuston 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the walk-through! And I'll definitely be saving this for when I get a second edition going.

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому +1

      Happy to help! Feel free to send me any questions you have!!

    • @AlbionaAbazi-wb5tc
      @AlbionaAbazi-wb5tc Місяць тому

      @@1MKWilliams can you tell if the book thet uploaded is edited by costumer or not?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  Місяць тому

      @@AlbionaAbazi-wb5tc I don't believe so

  • @mikecook_author
    @mikecook_author 9 місяців тому +3

    I was curious about uploading to Google Play Books. Thanks.

  • @CoreysHarmonyHub
    @CoreysHarmonyHub 6 місяців тому +2

    Can you explain how a new book writer would get an isbn number and the book ID number that you showed in the video?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  6 місяців тому

      I have a ton of videos about ISBNs, start here: ua-cam.com/video/fcS7nm55tps/v-deo.html

  • @chrisjohnsonwrites
    @chrisjohnsonwrites 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video walk-through. Have you had experience with keywords, etc for Google Play? What is your take on them?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

      Yes, the keywords for Google are that much more important. Not only for discovery on Google Play Books but when someone 'googles' your author name and book title. You can easily adjust the keywords and description and one tip I've heard is to make sure you have a keyword rich log line as the first line of your book description for Google Play.

  • @sy-jt3cp
    @sy-jt3cp 7 місяців тому +1

    thank you! super helpful and straightforward. my question is around page count. do you enter the page count from your original manuscript? mine is an ebook. it's 110 pages typed in Word start to finish including front and back matter (without the cover). i created my epub file formal in Scrivener, but obviously the page count differs depending on what format or preview i view it in (tablet, phone, etc.). what page count do you use?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  7 місяців тому

      I use the MS word page count

  • @djriteshgaming
    @djriteshgaming Місяць тому +1

    Thanks ❣️ alot ❤ girl Love you ❤

  • @Faithcarson1
    @Faithcarson1 17 днів тому +1

    Please what is the size for paperback and hardcover

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  17 днів тому

      Google Play only supports eBook and audiobook

  • @jnelson16701
    @jnelson16701 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there a preview option where I can actually see what my ebook looks like, like I can on KDP before I hit the publish button?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  2 місяці тому

      I dont believe so, if it exists I haven't found it yet

  • @Letsdraw757
    @Letsdraw757 Місяць тому +2

    Hey I have a problem with my account it's showing that that your account is not yet approved will I get approved or not can you please tell me or can you make video on this topic ?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  Місяць тому

      Give it 48 hours and then reach out to their support team

    • @Letsdraw757
      @Letsdraw757 Місяць тому

      @@1MKWilliams thank you

  •  2 місяці тому +1

    what about, not uploading a new book as an update (and deactivating the older) but uploading refreshed files into the page of already existing book. Will it not update this way AND THEN isnt this better way if I want my old readers get the new version for free?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  2 місяці тому

      Yes, upload new files to an existing book

  • @ksskkrk
    @ksskkrk 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi!! I installed play books for the first time to read ORV :) though im curious if theres a scroll option instead?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  6 місяців тому

      Not sure, I would think that would be in settings.

  • @RobinsonUgbos
    @RobinsonUgbos 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ma, please some countries are not allowed to publish in this site like Nigeria, is there any shortcut?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  8 місяців тому

      I would suggest StreetLib, they were created for authors in Europe, Middle East, and African countries as well as some in Asia. You should be able to distribute to the major retailers from their platform

  • @jameskaruga6730
    @jameskaruga6730 5 місяців тому

    Can You discuss potential revenue from Google Play books please!

  • @musicformusos5196
    @musicformusos5196 3 місяці тому

    Another great video, thanks so much, really helpful. I've published my print book with Ingram and Amazon and ebook format with D2D and Amazon, do you know if it's still okay to go ahead and publish the same ebook and print book with Google Play and if so do I use the same isbn I used on D2D, which is my own. Sorry, hope that's all clear.

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes to all. If you own the ISBN then you can publish it to Google Play. Best of luck with your book!

    • @musicformusos5196
      @musicformusos5196 3 місяці тому

      @@1MKWilliams Thanks.

  • @leif3925
    @leif3925 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this! Also, will it read aloud the book for the purchaser?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  8 місяців тому +2

      I'm not sure. This specific book is in an exclusive audiobook deal via ACX, the audiobook is only available via Amazon, Audible, and Apple.

  • @kwa4281
    @kwa4281 7 місяців тому +2

    I'm wondering about the Google preliminary review to my account, how long does it take and is it a guarantee I can publish a book after that?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  7 місяців тому +1

      I don't recall I set mine up so long ago

    • @kwa4281
      @kwa4281 7 місяців тому

      I have got the result and it got deactivated because they are unsure if I was authorized for my own novels. For context, I want to publish it on G Ebook with GGkey, I am new to this, so I don't know what to appeal and if it is a guarantee I can publish them. Do you have a feedback?@@1MKWilliams

  • @DamienandKenady
    @DamienandKenady 3 місяці тому +1

    We see all types of crazy numbers for sakes on google books… what has your been your experience generally speak? What can you expect with and without marketing your books? Weekly or monthly revenues thx

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому

      It really varies by month, genre, what advertising the author is putting towards their book, etc

  • @NorAinah-zi3vg
    @NorAinah-zi3vg 3 місяці тому +1

    What if I make a children's picture books is it the same process?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому

      If you have an eBook version of the picture book, yes it is the same process to upload it to Google Play. They are a digital only platform

  • @tanyartownsend8303
    @tanyartownsend8303 2 місяці тому +1

    Quick question. What if I uploaded the wrong book. How do I delete it? I have not clicked submit yet. Please advise.

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  2 місяці тому

      Upload the new correct version and that one will supercede the old one

  • @hauovan5968
    @hauovan5968 8 місяців тому +2

    I tried registering an account to sell books on Google Play but they didn't approve it. I waited 10 days and received a rejection Email from Google. I wonder if anyone has encountered a similar situation and how to fix it?

    • @daddyramboo
      @daddyramboo 7 місяців тому

      Same problem,did you get any solution?

    • @Aproko_TV
      @Aproko_TV 7 місяців тому

      I signup successfully with VPN​@@daddyramboo

  • @denelloangelo
    @denelloangelo 5 місяців тому +1

    Can you publish an ebook using the android version of google books? Or do I really need to use my PC to upload one

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  5 місяців тому

      I would recommend uploading from a laptop or desktop

  • @denelloangelo
    @denelloangelo 2 місяці тому

    Hello, I have a question, is it optional for the writer to add tax or is it just necessary for the writers that live in the United States, I'm from the Philippines, that's why I was curious if it's in your decision to add tax or not, because from my own understanding, my country uses vats

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  2 місяці тому

      That is a great question for an accountant from your country to answer.

  • @kathrynwatkins5510
    @kathrynwatkins5510 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi MK , i think it is worth mentioining that ebooks do not require an ISBN

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  8 місяців тому

      While the individual platforms may not require it, they are a best practice: ua-cam.com/video/MBVoA-ZaBJQ/v-deo.html

  • @Timelesstraditionalstories
    @Timelesstraditionalstories 4 місяці тому

    I also want to ask if it requires a UK tax number if I am creating an account from the UK

  • @bwclownfish
    @bwclownfish 6 місяців тому

    Hi, M.K. I was wondering if you are allowed to use a pen name for your books like on Amazon KDP?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes!

    • @bwclownfish
      @bwclownfish 6 місяців тому

      @@1MKWilliams Can you please show how to set that up? Also, how many pen names can you have?

  • @SonyabellaTV
    @SonyabellaTV Місяць тому +1

    I got disapproved and acct deactivated How can I get reinstated? HELP??

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  Місяць тому

      I would suggest reaching out to their customer support team

  • @jamesbundy4097
    @jamesbundy4097 9 місяців тому

    I had issues with the Genres tab. For the BISAC, my list ended somewhere in the Bs. I saw that you typed in "Fiction." How did you discover more categories?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

      You can find the full list of accepted BISAC codes here: www.bisg.org/BISAC-Subject-Codes-main

    • @jamesbundy4097
      @jamesbundy4097 9 місяців тому

      @@1MKWilliams Thank you.

  • @ladynoir3039
    @ladynoir3039 4 місяці тому +1

    I added my first book to Google Books and wanted know if it says needs action, is it still good? Is there something I need to do??

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  4 місяці тому

      Wait 24 hours to see if the message is still there

  • @Salotte-Lau
    @Salotte-Lau 8 місяців тому +1

    I would like to know how can I get the ISBN no?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  8 місяців тому

      I have a playlist all about ISBNs, where to get them, how much they cost, etc: ua-cam.com/video/fcS7nm55tps/v-deo.html

  • @eljaguar4789
    @eljaguar4789 3 місяці тому

    What if you have already published it on Amazon KDP? Can you also upload it to Play?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes, so long as you own your ISBN you can publish the eBook across multiple platforms.

    • @eljaguar4789
      @eljaguar4789 3 місяці тому

      @@1MKWilliams Sweet! Thanks

  • @kannann1492
    @kannann1492 День тому +1

    How to get isbn?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  День тому

      ISBNs and Barcodes for Self-Publishing Books : Do I need an ISBN? Do I need a Barcode? Amazon KDP Free ISBN?: ua-cam.com/play/PL5wG4jOiELp0BbfdZUAVE9BmHL51VJBf3.html

  • @Colthrone
    @Colthrone 7 місяців тому

    Is there formatting guidelines for text and images? My book was rejected and I'm suspecting poor format of such (Google didn't specify).

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  7 місяців тому

      Yes, I prefer to work with a service to make sure the ePub file is accepted the first time on each platform: 100covers.com/?ref=49

  • @getkraken8064
    @getkraken8064 9 місяців тому

    I have a novel published on KDP. If I make a few minor changes to the content before uploading the ms, can I still use the same ISBN number for the new Google Play version?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

      Yes, if it is only minor changes you can still upload a new file but use the same ISBN

  • @hancevillanueva4538
    @hancevillanueva4538 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi. If a novel only has 30,000 words, how much should I sell it for on the Google Play Store?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  8 місяців тому

      I'd suggest looking at other novellas on the platform to see how much they are charging. usually a novella is priced lower than a full length novel

  • @Timelesstraditionalstories
    @Timelesstraditionalstories 4 місяці тому

    This doesn't work in Nigeria, is there any way to bypass that? I also want to ask if it requires a UK tax number if I am creating an account from the UK

  • @kennethbrunstein6407
    @kennethbrunstein6407 4 місяці тому

    how long does it take to get a account on Google play books?

  • @FarazAhmed-yv5kd
    @FarazAhmed-yv5kd 6 місяців тому +1

    Some countries name are not showing in a list like Pakistan 😕 how l select

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  6 місяців тому

      That is a great question for Google support

    • @FarazAhmed-yv5kd
      @FarazAhmed-yv5kd 6 місяців тому

      @1MKWilliams please help me how I publish my novels In Google play store .

  • @Alfaisan256
    @Alfaisan256 9 місяців тому +1

    How did you get the isbn?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

      Here is one of my many videos all about ISBNs that could help: ua-cam.com/video/fcS7nm55tps/v-deo.html

  • @maxgoldg8316
    @maxgoldg8316 7 місяців тому

    Can you show how to design ebook?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  7 місяців тому

      I work with a professional now so that it is accepted the first time: 100Covers: 100covers.com/?ref=49

  • @Andre-t2f
    @Andre-t2f 5 місяців тому +1

    how do you get ispn number?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  5 місяців тому

      I have a ton of videos about this, start with this one: ua-cam.com/video/fcS7nm55tps/v-deo.html

  • @darkSide_211
    @darkSide_211 5 місяців тому +1

    so the "need action" is just temporary

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  5 місяців тому

      It should be

    • @darkSide_211
      @darkSide_211 5 місяців тому

      @@1MKWilliams how long does it take for google to approve a account

    • @RafiAhmedRiyadh
      @RafiAhmedRiyadh 4 місяці тому

      Your account approved?​@@darkSide_211

  • @freelancerkawsarks4911
    @freelancerkawsarks4911 3 місяці тому

    How I can promote ebook?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/__5AZOzGNlY/v-deo.html

  • @authorlaineydavis
    @authorlaineydavis 9 місяців тому +1

    Google Play always makes me feel like a beginner ... it's fiddly for sure

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  9 місяців тому

      Absolutely!! It's there but they definitely don't give the ux a lot of attention 🤷‍♀️

  • @davidgalea430
    @davidgalea430 2 місяці тому +2

    They dont seem to allow Australian Authors. They deactivated my account before I even published my first ebook. Not happy

  • @juanitagraham9779
    @juanitagraham9779 6 місяців тому

    If I have photos in my print book, would you suggest doing an ebook?

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  6 місяців тому

      Yes, you can still do an eBook. But I suggest working with a formatter to make sure to images are placed correctly and that the file size isn't too big. The bigger the file size the less you earn in royalties.

  • @AbdulSadik-tc3om
    @AbdulSadik-tc3om 3 місяці тому

    After 24 hours still showing your book is not live

    • @1MKWilliams
      @1MKWilliams  3 місяці тому

      Reach out to google play books customer support

  • @darkSide_211
    @darkSide_211 5 місяців тому

    @m.k. williams