Amazon KDP vs. Barnes & Noble Press vs. Google Play Books
For self-publishing in 2024.
When I started my data-driven publishing project, I decided to spread my efforts across multiple platforms to minimize risk.
I’m currently focusing on these three:
- Amazon KDP
- Barnes & Noble Press
- Google Play Books.
If something were to happen (account suspensions, hackers, etc.), I would have at least two backups, and my publishing income wouldn’t drop to zero overnight.
I could also sell one or more of these accounts in the future.
So today, I thought I’d share my thoughts about each of them, including:
- Are they worth my time,
- What it takes to succeed, and
- Potential drawbacks.
Let’s start with the big kahuna…
1. Amazon KDP
The biggest upside of self-publishing on Amazon is access to millions of potential customers worldwide.
Not only can I create books for US customers, but I can also target audiences in the UK, Mexico, Canada, Germany, India, and more.
The income potential here is unlimited.
