I’m Anna ✨ Writer & independent publisher. Building in public. Sharing what I’m learning about publishing, digital skills & online business.
Accra, Ghana
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When I first started Amazon KDP, I honestly had no idea what I was doing 😂
Everything felt new and confusing, but one thing I knew for sure was that I wanted more for myself. I wanted to understand this business, make money online, and change my situation because I was tired of struggling and working jobs that didn’t make me happy.
There were days I felt overwhelmed.
Days I felt confused.
Days I wanted to give up.
But the thought of becoming financially stable as a woman kept pushing me.
So I stayed up at night learning.
I stayed consistent.
I kept trying to understand what actually worked instead of just publishing randomly.
And slowly, I started seeing results.
It didn’t happen overnight.
It happened from consistency, learning the right things, understanding Amazon better, and treating it like a real business.
Still learning, still growing, still documenting what’s working along the way.
And honestly?
You can do it too
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You get a raise.
• You buy a better car.
• You upgrade your apartment.
• You start dining at more expensive restaurants.
Your income increases, but your financial position barely changes.
This is lifestyle inflation.
The smarter move?
Every time your income increases, increase your investments before increasing your expenses.
Enjoy your money.
Just don't let every new dollar become a new monthly obligation.
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A lot of us have learned our lessons the hard way. We've made mistakes, made terrible decisions we wish we could take back.
At this point, can life just get better again?
We promise we won't fuck it up this time.
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One thing I’ve noticed about some beginners in Amazon KDP is that they’re always looking for the fastest way to publish a book.
They want the prompts, tools, templates and everything that will make the process easier.
There’s nothing wrong with using these resources. I use them too.
But don’t become so focused on finding shortcuts that you forget to learn what you’re actually doing.
Understand the market. Learn how to research books. Know why you’re making certain decisions.
Don’t just learn how to produce a book. Learn how to become a better publisher.
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I published about 35 books when I first started Amazon KDP.
Back then, I thought the more books I had, the better my chances of making money.
So I kept publishing.
But there was something I hadn’t paid enough attention to: understanding what buyers actually wanted.
I wasn’t doing enough research, and I hadn’t fully understood how to position my books in the market.
With time, I started seeing things differently.
I realised that publishing more books wasn’t going to fix everything. I needed to pay more attention to the books I was creating, the people I was creating them for and what they were actually looking for.
My approach today is very different from how I started.
And honestly, I wish I had understood some of these things earlier.
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One thing independent publishers need to understand about making money on Amazon KDP is that publishing a book is only one part of the process.
You also need to give your books more opportunities to be discovered by the right buyers.
Think about it.
You can spend weeks creating a good book, upload it to Amazon and then sit back waiting for sales.
But how will buyers find that book?
Here are some things you can work on:
1. Research before creating your book.
Don’t just pick a topic because you like it. Find out what people are searching for, what books are already selling and what buyers are looking for.
2. Pay attention to book positioning.
Two publishers can write about the same subject, but the way they present their books can make a difference.
Think about your title, subtitle, target audience and the reason someone would choose your book.
3. Make your books discoverable.
Pay attention to your keywords, categories and book description. These are some of the things that help Amazon understand what your book is about and connect it with relevant searches.
4. Don’t depend on Amazon alone.
Find other ways to put your books in front of potential readers. You can use platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok and X to talk about your books and reach people who might be interested in them.
5. Keep talking about your books.
Don’t promote a book once and disappear. Create different content around it. Talk about what readers can learn, who the book is for and the problems it helps solve.
6. Pay attention to feedback.
Read customer reviews, study what buyers like and dislike about competing books, and look for ways to make your own books better.
7. Keep improving your approach.
Not every book will sell the way you expect. Some ideas will work, others won’t. Pay attention to what happens, learn from it and use that knowledge when making your next publishing decisions.
Publishing on KDP is more than just creating books and uploading them.
You need to understand the market, create books people actually want and make an effort to get those books in front of the right buyers.
There’s a lot more to the business than clicking the publish button.
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you also need to concentrate on getting it the right readers for example children book should go to schools or places where you meet children and that goes to all genre so the most important thing i getting your book to the front of the right readers
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Don't spend your twenties trying to look successful.
Spend them becoming difficult to financially replace.
• Understand how to sell.
• Learn how markets work.
• Build something you own.
• Get good at creating things people value.
Keep a meaningful portion of what you earn.
You might not have the newest car or the most impressive apartment.
But while others are financing appearances, you could be building a foundation that gives you choices later.
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Omo!!! But rich people in Lagos daju gan ooo 😂😂😂 if they see you as a struggling person desperate to be associated with them, they will first whine you by inviting you to their house, call you their friend, take you with them for outings, introduce you to their friends
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The biggest mistake new publishers make is treating an eBook like a school assignment.
A profitable book needs more than good writing.
It needs:
• A problem people actively want solved.
• A clear promise that makes them click.
• A structure that makes learning easier.
• Examples that turn theory into action.
• A cover that earns attention.
• A title that matches what buyers search for.
• A quality check before it goes live.
AI can help you build every part of this.
But the real skill is knowing what makes a book worth buying.
I’m exploring different ways to get my books in front of more potential readers, both on Amazon and outside Amazon.
Even on Amazon, you have to make sure your books are reaching the right people.
I use relevant keywords, especially buyer-intent keywords, and I also choose the right categories so people searching for those books can find them.
Outside Amazon, I use different platforms depending on the type of book.
I use Medium to promote my technology guides, Pinterest for my cookbooks, and TikTok to get my books in front of more people.
I use these platforms differently depending on the book and the audience I’m trying to reach.
I’m still testing different ways to reach more readers, but I don’t depend on Amazon alone to bring attention to my books.
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Editing books is so much harder than writing them. I want to polish it but I also just want to create
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Customer reviews are one of the best research to know what people are actually looking for, especially the bad ones.. that will give you insight on what to include in your own book and make it stand out.. It helps a whole lot
Here are four things that have helped me understand what buyers are actually looking for.
1. Amazon search bar: I type in a topic and see the suggestions Amazon brings up. This gives me an idea of what people are searching for.
2. Study other books: I check out other books in the same market. I look at their titles, covers, interiors and the kind of content they’re offering.
3. Read customer reviews: I go through both good and bad reviews to see what buyers like, what they don’t like and what they wish was included in those books.
4. Check the BSR: I check the BSR of different books in the same market to see how they’re doing. I don’t just check one book; I compare several books to get a better picture.
These are some of the things I do before settling on a book idea. They help me understand the market better before putting in the work to create a book.
One thing independent publishers need to understand about making money on Amazon KDP is that publishing a book is only one part of the process.
You also need to give your books more opportunities to be discovered by the right buyers.
Think about it.
You can spend weeks creating a good book, upload it to Amazon and then sit back waiting for sales.
But how will buyers find that book?
Here are some things you can work on:
1. Research before creating your book.
Don’t just pick a topic because you like it. Find out what people are searching for, what books are already selling and what buyers are looking for.
2. Pay attention to book positioning.
Two publishers can write about the same subject, but the way they present their books can make a difference.
Think about your title, subtitle, target audience and the reason someone would choose your book.
3. Make your books discoverable.
Pay attention to your keywords, categories and book description. These are some of the things that help Amazon understand what your book is about and connect it with relevant searches.
4. Don’t depend on Amazon alone.
Find other ways to put your books in front of potential readers. You can use platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok and X to talk about your books and reach people who might be interested in them.
5. Keep talking about your books.
Don’t promote a book once and disappear. Create different content around it. Talk about what readers can learn, who the book is for and the problems it helps solve.
6. Pay attention to feedback.
Read customer reviews, study what buyers like and dislike about competing books, and look for ways to make your own books better.
7. Keep improving your approach.
Not every book will sell the way you expect. Some ideas will work, others won’t. Pay attention to what happens, learn from it and use that knowledge when making your next publishing decisions.
Publishing on KDP is more than just creating books and uploading them.
You need to understand the market, create books people actually want and make an effort to get those books in front of the right buyers.
There’s a lot more to the business than clicking the publish button.
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5 SOLID NICHES PUBLISHERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THIS Q4 AND Q1 TO X10 YOUR PROFITS.
Especially if you’re a beginner looking to enter publishing or an existing publisher looking to expand your catalogue.
These 5 niches have interesting opportunities:
—Cookbooks: The demand for healthier eating, specialised diets and practical meal solutions creates opportunities beyond the festive season.
—Devotionals: A strong category built around faith, personal growth, reflection and daily spiritual development.
—Travel Guides: People are constantly planning vacations, exploring new destinations and looking for reliable travel information.
—Joke & Activity Books: An interesting market driven by entertainment, gifting, families and children’s engagement.
—Christmas & Seasonal Books: A seasonal opportunity with strong gifting potential, especially when you understand timing and market positioning.
My advice:
Don’t just jump into a niche because someone says it’s profitable.
Understand the audience, study the competition, identify gaps and validate demand before creating your book.
You don’t need to publish in every niche. You need to understand one market deeply and position your books strategically.
Q4 is an opportunity. Q1 is another opportunity to build on it.
Position yourself early.
—Professor X
I published about 35 books when I first started Amazon KDP.
Back then, I thought the more books I had, the better my chances of making money.
So I kept publishing.
But there was something I hadn’t paid enough attention to: understanding what buyers actually wanted.
I wasn’t doing enough research, and I hadn’t fully understood how to position my books in the market.
With time, I started seeing things differently.
I realised that publishing more books wasn’t going to fix everything. I needed to pay more attention to the books I was creating, the people I was creating them for and what they were actually looking for.
My approach today is very different from how I started.
And honestly, I wish I had understood some of these things earlier.