Make Thousands From Home in 4 Easy Steps (#1 Online Side Hustle of 2023)

Last updated: Jul 30, 2023

This video is about how to make money by selling journals on Amazon KDP, with the speaker sharing their personal experience of making $700 in one month and providing step-by-step instructions on how to research, create, and upload the books.

This video by Journey With The Hintons was published on Apr 30, 2023.
Video length: 18:19.

This YouTube video is about how to make money by selling journals on Amazon KDP.

The video creator shares her experience of making $700 in one month by selling one book on Amazon and explains that it is easy and simple to create these books.

She then goes on to explain the four main steps to creating and uploading these books on Amazon, which include doing research to find the right books to sell, using tools like Bookboat to find the best sellers and trending topics, testing the book ideas on Amazon, and creating the book using Bookboat Studio.

  • Selling journals on Amazon KDP is a great way to make passive income or earn extra money.
  • Creating and selling journals on Amazon KDP is easy and simple.
  • Journals are books filled with blank pages or pages with lines.
  • You can sell these journals for free on Amazon KDP.
  • The first step is to do research and find the right books to sell on Amazon.
  • Bookboat is a tool that can help with finding the best-selling books and trending topics.
  • After researching, it's time to create the book using Bookboat Studio.
  • Once the book is created, it's time to upload it to Amazon KDP.
  • Choose the size of the book, such as 6 by 9, to keep printing costs low.

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Section 1: Introduction

  • Selling journals on Amazon KDP is a great way to make passive income or earn extra money.
  • The speaker made $700 in one month from selling one book on Amazon.
  • Creating and selling journals on Amazon KDP is easy and simple.
  • Journals are books filled with blank pages or pages with lines.
  • You can sell these journals for free on Amazon KDP.
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Section 2: Researching the Right Books

  • The first step is to do research and find the right books to sell on Amazon.
  • Bookboat is a tool that can help with finding the best-selling books and trending topics.
  • Consider what is currently trending or will soon be trending, such as Mother's Day.
  • Use keywords related to the topic you want to create a journal for.
  • Test the keywords on Amazon to see the search results and competition.
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Section 3: Creating the Book

  • After researching, it's time to create the book using Bookboat Studio.
  • Bookboat Studio is a tool for creating journals and other types of books.
  • Follow the steps in Bookboat Studio to design the cover and interior pages of the journal.
  • Customize the journal with your own branding and style.
  • Make sure the journal is visually appealing and well-designed.
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Section 4: Uploading the Book to Amazon

  • Once the book is created, it's time to upload it to Amazon KDP.
  • Follow the steps in Amazon KDP to set the book's title, description, and pricing.
  • Choose the appropriate categories and keywords for the book.
  • Preview the book to ensure it looks good on different devices.
  • Publish the book and start promoting it to potential buyers.
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Section 1: Choosing the Book Specifications

  • Choose the size of the book, such as 6 by 9, to keep printing costs low.
  • Opt for black and white interior to save money.
  • Select the number of pages based on what is working for other journals in the market.
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Section 2: Creating the Book Cover

  • Use the "photo" tab and select "pixabay" to find a suitable image for the cover.
  • Search for keywords related to the theme of the journal, such as "flower background" for a soft and pretty look.
  • Stretch the chosen photo to fit the page, ensuring it stands out among other books.
  • Add a title using the "heading" option and choose a font that matches the theme.
  • Consider adding a gold border or other decorative elements to enhance the cover.
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Section 3: Creating the Interior

  • Start the journal on page one or add the title again to break up the content.
  • Copy the cover page and paste it onto page one, adjusting it if necessary.
  • Consider adding a background image to the interior, but remember to grayscale it for black and white printing.
  • Ensure all elements are aligned using the green lines.
  • Continue creating the interior pages, skipping page two to account for the first informational page.
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Creating the Journal Pages

  • Click on page three to begin creating the journal pages.
  • Select the journal template and choose the type of journal pages you prefer (narrow, college, or wide).
  • Make sure to deselect the first three pages that you don't want the journal on.
  • Hit next and submit to proceed.
  • Download the file as a zip folder and extract the contents.
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Downloading and Saving the Journal

  • Click on the download button and select CMYK for the best quality.
  • Save the file as a zip folder and extract the contents.
  • You will find the paperback cover and interior in the extracted folder.
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Book Bolt Membership Promo

  • To access Book Bolt and use its features, you need to be a member.
  • There is a Mother's Day promo offering the professional plan for six months at $49.99.
  • Use the coupon code "Mother's Day 20" to get the professional plan for $39.99.
  • This promo allows you enough time to create and publish multiple books.
  • Creating more books increases your chances of getting better results.
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Uploading the Book to Amazon KDP

  • Create a free Amazon KDP account if you don't have one.
  • Select the create button and choose paperback as the format.
  • Enter the book title, subtitle, author information, and description.
  • Make sure the book title matches the cover and add relevant keywords.
  • Select the copyright ownership and necessary publishing rights.
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Section 1: Researching and Creating the Books

  • Choose keywords with high search volume to increase visibility on Amazon KDP.
  • Use Book Bolt to find relevant categories for your journal.
  • Select the low content book category and choose up to two categories.
  • Upload your manuscript and cover page separately.
  • Preview the book to ensure everything is aligned correctly.
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Section 2: Pricing and Publishing the Books

  • Price the book based on the average price of top sellers in your niche.
  • Hit "Publish Book" to submit your book for review.
  • Wait up to 72 hours for Amazon to review and publish your book.
  • Create as many books as possible to increase your chances of making sales.
  • Aim to put out at least 100 books over a six-month period.

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