In this video, the host, Mandy Lynn, discusses the basics of self-publishing a book on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). She explains that while it’s technically free to publish a book on KDP, there are associated costs, such as the printing and shipping fees for physical copies, as well as Amazon’s share of the…
In a recent YouTube video, Mandy Lynn expresses frustration with IngramSpark’s decision to cut indie authors’ royalty rates. She discusses her own experience with the platform and highlights the impact of the new policy on authors’ earnings. Despite her initial reluctance, she decides to remove her books from distribution with IngramSpark in protest, emphasizing the…
Mandy Lynn introduces her book cover design course, offering practical tutorials for self-publishing authors. The course, split into three levels, covers Photoshop basics, typography, and advanced cover design techniques. With step-by-step guidance and lifetime access, authors can now create professional book covers affordably. Lynn discusses the importance of concept, stock photos, and Photoshop manipulation in…
This tutorial by Mny Lynn covers the process of designing a book cover wrap for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) using Photoshop. Lynn, an author, book cover designer, and creator of the book launch planner series, offers step-by-step guidance, explaining how to navigate KDP’s print-on-demand templates and customize them to fit your book’s specifications. The…
Ordering Proof Copies of Your Book on KDP and IngramSpark – Self-Publishing Tutorial // If you're a first-time author self-publishing your book, then I don't need to tell you how exciting it is to see a print copy of your book for the first time. Odds are, the first physical copy of your self-published book…