Profitable Coloring Books on Amazon KDP: Key Strategies for Success

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Income Report Amazon KDP | 20 Coloring Books = How Much Money?" by Self Publishing Empire
TLDR Creating and selling coloring books on Amazon KDP can be profitable, but it requires careful keyword research, advertising, and continuous improvement to generate organic sales and maximize profits.

Key insights

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    The video will reveal how many coloring books are needed to make £1,000 per month on Amazon through KDP.
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    Starting with popular themes like dinosaurs in space and Lucha Libra wrestling can lead to higher sales and bestseller status on Amazon KDP.
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    The top selling coloring book for this YouTuber was "dinosaurs in space," which was created back in November and still continues to generate positive reviews and sales.
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    The power of Amazon KDP is evident in the fact that the "dinosaurs in space" coloring book made 603 pounds in just seven months, showcasing the potential for decent earnings in the coloring book market.
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    Releasing a book a month and a half to two months in advance of a big sales push can lead to better results.
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    The lifetime value of these coloring books is still uncertain, but they have the potential to continue generating sales and making money over the next one to 10 years.
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    The creator made a total profit of £294.77 from selling 20 coloring books on Amazon KDP, highlighting the potential for additional income over time.
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    It would be useful to analyze the performance of the next 20 coloring books in six months, with better understanding of ads and improved product creation, to gather more data for generating consistent monthly income.

Q&A

  • What are some successful coloring books on Amazon KDP?

    The speaker mentions that the "Dinosaurs in Space" and Lucha Libra wrestling books have consistently sold well for the past seven months.

  • How important are ranking, keywords, and advertising for coloring book sales on Amazon KDP?

    The speaker emphasizes that factors such as ranking, keywords, and advertising are crucial in generating organic sales and maximizing profits.

  • What is the income generated from 20 coloring books on Amazon?

    The speaker made a profit of £294.77 after taxes and expenses from their first 20 coloring books, with each book making approximately £14.63 in take-home income.

  • How much money can coloring books on Amazon KDP make?

    While some books can make a decent amount of money, many only make between 10 and 80 pounds, and some don't even make 10 pounds, making it difficult to sell books unless they rank well.

  • How can I increase the chances of success for my coloring books on Amazon KDP?

    Releasing a book a month or two in advance of a big sales push, targeting key keywords, and utilizing ads can lead to organic sales and success.

Timestamped Summary

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    00:00
    The speaker discusses their experience creating and selling coloring books on Amazon KDP, sharing transparent details about the performance and profits of their first 20 books over a seven-month period.
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    01:30
    The speaker discusses the success of their coloring books on Amazon, particularly the dinosaurs in space and Lucha Libra wrestling books, emphasizing the importance of factors such as ranking, keywords, and advertising in generating organic sales and long-term profit.
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    04:28
    Sales for niche coloring books on Amazon KDP are low due to low demand for keywords and challenges in selling certain themed books.
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    06:54
    Out of 20 coloring books, 4 didn't sell, 1 or 2 did well, resulting in 534 sales and £1,384.29 in revenue, but ranking and sales are crucial for success, with most books making only £10-80 or less, and releasing books in advance with targeted keywords and ads can lead to organic sales.
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    10:04
    The speaker made a profit of £661.29 from 20 coloring books on Amazon after spending £723 on ads, highlighting the significance of ad spend and niche research for maximizing profits.
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    12:21
    The speaker made almost 500 pounds from their first 20 coloring books, but it hasn't been worth all the time and effort, with hopes of making more money in the long term.
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    14:19
    Creating 20 coloring books on Amazon KDP resulted in a profit of £294.77 after taxes and expenses, suggesting that creating 194 coloring books could generate a £1000 profit.
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    17:11
    The speaker discusses their income report from selling 20 coloring books on Amazon KDP, highlighting the need for more data and improvement in order to reach their goal of making a thousand pounds per month.
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