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What do you do if KDP terminates your account?

What do you do if KDP terminates your account?

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February 2026 By Suzanne Anderson One of my Facebook followers asked the group what to do when Amazon KDP terminates your account. I have seen indie publishers ask this question on other self-publishing groups. This post will explore what to do to either get your account back or to move on to another platform. The Termination You will be informed by email that your Amazon KDP account is terminated. The first thing you need to do is review the termination…

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How much do you charge for a book?

How much do you charge for a book?

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On the weekend I went into Fireside Books in Parksville (BC) to buy a tee shirt. I asked the woman at the cash register about how self-published authors can get their books into their store. After she explained it to me, she told me that the biggest problem they encounter as a bookseller is that indie publishers come in and ask them how much to sell the book for. She correctly pointed out that is not the booksellers decision. And…

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Are there more publishing platforms than just Amazon?

Are there more publishing platforms than just Amazon?

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Last weekend I gave a webinar presentation to the Federation of BC Writers. The topic was about how there are more platforms for self-publishing your books than just Amazon. Each platform has its own marketplace and there can be benefits to uploading your book to more than one. Let’s take a look at the most popular and useful platforms. Amazon KDP The best known of the platforms for self-publishers, Amazon is the largest online marketplace in the world. Of course…

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Why do I need an ISBN?

Why do I need an ISBN?

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A lot of my readers ask me what an ISBN is and why they need one. It’s actually a very important part of your preparation to publish. An ISBN puts your book on to lists and into data bases. It makes sure your book doesn’t get lost in the millions and millions of books in the world. It is used by booksellers and libraries to find, identify and order books. The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) identifies your book as…

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