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Inspiration for new KDP publishers (sales reports, tips and tricks, etc.)
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Why Ad Optimization Matters — More Than You Think
Why Ad Optimization Matters — More Than You Think
Unlocking Hidden Potential in Your Amazon Advertising Strategy
Mark Ian Norsbook
Oct 4
Building My TikTok Funnel: From Views to Amazon Sales
Building My TikTok Funnel: From Views to Amazon Sales
Using TikTok, Linktree, and Gumroad as key players in my experiment to drive traffic and generate book sales on Amazon
Mark Ian Norsbook
Oct 2
Passed 1,000 Followers — Now Adding Link!
Passed 1,000 Followers — Now Adding Link!
What this means for my business
Mark Ian Norsbook
Oct 1
Amazon KDP Earnings for September 2024 — The First Year’s Journey Comes Full Circle
Amazon KDP Earnings for September 2024 — The First Year’s Journey Comes Full Circle
Reflecting on Milestones and the Earnings from September’s KDP Performance
Mark Ian Norsbook
Oct 1
How Choosing the Right Book Size Can Earn You an Extra $540 per 1,000 Books Sold on Amazon!
How Choosing the Right Book Size Can Earn You an Extra $540 per 1,000 Books Sold on Amazon!
Boost Your Amazon Profits — use a free online calculator to easily determine the best dimensions for your books
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 28
Gaining Followers on TikTok Faster Than I Imagined!
Gaining Followers on TikTok Faster Than I Imagined!
The Surprising Pace of My TikTok Follower Growth
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 22
The Saga Continues
The Saga Continues
New Video on TikTok
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 13
New video on TikTok!
New video on TikTok!
Second TikTok video
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 9
Approaching the one-year mark since I seriously started my side hustles
And it just keeps getting better and better
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 5
Google Play Books Partner → Amazon KDP
Google Play Books Partner → Amazon KDP
Boost KDP Sales for free
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 4
First promotional video on TikTok!
First promotional video on TikTok!
Discover the first TikTok promo for a fun coloring journey!
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 3
Earnings from Amazon KDP in August 2024–4th best month so far
Earnings from Amazon KDP in August 2024–4th best month so far
EARNINGS
Mark Ian Norsbook
Sep 1
Amazon KDP — Not always particularly easy to deal with in 2024! 😱
Amazon KDP — Not always particularly easy to deal with in 2024! 😱
I recently published a new Sudoku book.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Aug 19
Presenting my first Sudoku book — an expansion of the “business empire” 😀
Presenting my first Sudoku book — an expansion of the “business empire” 😀
My first Sudoku book went live yesterday, and now I’m eagerly awaiting the results from this market segment.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Aug 11
DIY Book Marketing in 2024 and Beyond: How to Create Free Promotional Materials That Sell!
DIY Book Marketing in 2024 and Beyond: How to Create Free Promotional Materials That Sell!
Craft Cost-Effective Marketing Materials: Engage Readers and Boost Book Sales Without Breaking the Bank
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 24
Back in business! I’ve gone from bad standing to good standing. 😀
Back in business! I’ve gone from bad standing to good standing. 😀
It’s time to go through the books again, now that I have my Amazon KDP Dashboard back
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 23
Alert from Amazon KDP! 😱 (We have temporarily suspended you account!)
Alert from Amazon KDP! 😱 (We have temporarily suspended you account!)
So, it’s happening again. And I haven’t changed a single comma since the last warning I received last month. At that time, I reviewed all…
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 23
Amazon’s ad system can feel like trying to crack a secret code sometimes.
These are the words in an email I received from Dave Chesson, the creator of Publisher Rocket.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 22
Amazon ads on steroids — big news in Publisher Rocket. And a free course you can join
Amazon ads on steroids — big news in Publisher Rocket. And a free course you can join
I have received this message from the provider of Publisher Rocket. I plan to look into it in the near future, but so you don’t miss out…
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 21
I have surpassed $1000 in Amazon KDP royalties on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 289 days since my first…
I have surpassed $1000 in Amazon KDP royalties on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 289 days since my first…
If I can do it, so can you. And it was achieved with only 15 coloring books.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 21
Exciting News: I’ve Become an Affiliate — Grab Your Exclusive Discount Coupons Now!
Exciting News: I’ve Become an Affiliate — Grab Your Exclusive Discount Coupons Now!
I am trying to elevate my level and have now applied to several different suppliers to become an affiliate for them.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jul 1
Earnings from Amazon KDP in June 2024 — Now over 500 books sold and the $1000 milestone is very…
Earnings from Amazon KDP in June 2024 — Now over 500 books sold and the $1000 milestone is very…
Now one of the “big” milestones is approaching. Maybe not so much in terms of the amount, but a very significant psychological barrier.
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jun 30
500 Books Sold: One Milestone Achieved, Next Goal of $1000 Just Around the Corner!
500 Books Sold: One Milestone Achieved, Next Goal of $1000 Just Around the Corner!
IIt’s a wonderful day today. I have just recorded my 500th sold book (more are on the way, I know, but that’s what has been processed so…
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jun 30
Boost Your Book’s Success: Get Reviews Fast with Booksprout!
Boost Your Book’s Success: Get Reviews Fast with Booksprout!
This is a practical guide on how to get your book reviewed on Booksprout (even if it’s “just” a coloring book).
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jun 15
Alert from Amazon KDP! 😱(If you have published many books, you should read this!)
Alert from Amazon KDP! 😱(If you have published many books, you should read this!)
I have only received a warning from Amazon once before, and thankfully, I resolved it quickly. But this time, it’s a bit more complicated…
Mark Ian Norsbook
Jun 12
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