11. Amazon KDP and Preorders: Avoid Common Self Publishing Mistakes | Author Marketing for Business

Instead of assuming Amazon KDP is the only option for your preorder, find out about the drawbacks of using the platform for your initial sales and learn about another option that’s a better choice for most independently published authors.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• The biggest mistake when hosting a preorder
• Which platform gives the most access to learn about readers
• Which platform I don’t recommend for preorders
• Why most indie or self published authors shouldn’t choose Amazon KDP for their preorder
  

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:25 Understanding Preorder Goals

03:05 The Amazon Preorder Misconception

06:51 Why Not to Use Amazon for Preorders

11:46 Success Stories: Alternative Preorder Strategies

14:32 The Drawbacks of Amazon KDP

21:16 Benefits of Hosting Preorders on Your Website

28:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

→Join the Preorder Profits™ Challenge to find out preorder mistakes and success strategies: www.PreorderProfits.com

→ Order your copy of Profitable Publishing™ with Preorders to learn this strategy start to finish - www.PreorderProfits.com/book

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