It’s now no secret that Amazon is selling more digital books than print books – yet both continue to be popular.
There is some advantage to having your book available in both digital (Kindle) and printed, hard copy format. For one thing, if you can turn up at workshops and conventions or display photographs of yourself holding a printed, “real live” book, it seems to carry more distinction than “just” being a Kindle Author. However, financially it can mean more work and brain-breaking for little return.
The Formula for Deciding:
You have to weigh the extra formatting work against the potential profits in creating a print version of your book, and compare both of these to the social impact and promotional value of being able to heft a printed copy around.
Now it’s all very well to talk about “digital Kindle books” or “printed, physical books” – but how do you get Amazon to produce either?
Simple:
For Printed Hard-Copy Physical books: Register for and upload your book through Amazon’s CreateSpace platform.
For Digital Kindle Books: Register for and upload your book through KDP, Kindle’s direct publishing platform.
While all of your formatting must be done correctly if you want people to invest in your next book, there are three simple formatting elements that matter more than any other in determining whether or not your book has enough “curb appeal” to become a best seller. Learn more about these essential elements here.
