Tag: Writers

Next week I will release my long-awaited new children’s picture book.

A Reluctant Little Prince 

But here is my dilemma. I’ve never participated in KDP Select and I wonder if it will be helpful.

Have any of y’all used the Select program with any success?

Is it complicated to use?

Was it effective in selling your book?

I’m filled with questions and wanted to hear from all of you before I enroll.

Here are the rules as I understand:

1. Sign up is for 90 days.
2. I can’t sell or give electronic versions during the Select period. One exception, professional reviewers. There are two promotions available.
   • Kindle Countdown Deals (limited time promotional discounting for your book) and
   • Free Book Promotion (readers worldwide can get your book free for a limited time).
3. The digital format of that book available exclusively through KDP while it’s enrolled in the program. That includes my website!
4. It will also be included in Kindle Unlimited (KU) and the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library (KOLL).
   • As a member, I read a lot of books through KU.

So what say y’all?

What do you think about this program?

Links to more information about KDP Select, so keep reading.

Does KDP Select Make Sense Anymore? By Paula Krapf

The Pros And Cons Of Exclusivity By Joanna Penn 

Is KDP Select Right for You? By Marcy Kennedy

PS: Check out my sale! 

In honor of my new book release, I’ve put on sale for $.99, A Most Reluctant Princess and Tryouts for Ben. After the launch of A Reluctant Little Prince, the e-books will return to their original price.

I’d love to hear from you, let me know how you’re doing! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

Please remember to share this post with your Twitter  peeps and Facebook fans.