BillyPilgrim

An update on Geoff Shaw's Kindling...awesome. It is (content added daily) even more comprehensive than Jonny's system! And no OTO or forum to subscribe to!

balkina

@BillyPilgrim - I certainly agree with you! I just checked in again and there's more quality training and excellent tips. I like Jonny's course, but I think Geoff's has the edge now.

What I like most about Geoff's, is that he's updating it with the all the latest. To be really fair and honest, I have found that both courses have excellent information that is actually complimentary and really does not conflict.

Whatever Kindle course you have, I'd jump and buy Geoff's anyway!

Dadika

"It is my understanding that one major problem is the formatting."

Well, actually this is one of the easiest parts of Kindle Publishing. It is called:
a.) Simplified Kindle Formatting Guide and other content publishing guidelines FREE from KDP (Kindle Digital Publishing)

b.) Youtube as in enter "kindle formatting" and it will bring you Tons of free videos
f.e. "Re-format a PDF ebook or doc into Kindle format (called .PRC here) w/ MobiPocket Creator" and Tons of other videos

c.) Microsoft Word 2003 .DOC or Open Office - which is all you need as Kindle will convert your ebook into their Kindle format. Just don't go fancy with your .doc document

You don't need to buy anything for learning about Kindle Formatting. It is free info all over the Net,
but of course if you really want to Pay, why don't just use the Kindle? There are also Kindle books there on How to Publish on Kindle ;-)

LarryW

It appears to me (today) that Jonny's book is still for sale, now $57 but it does say "Closing"...

I am going to get "Kindling" now, and if you go to the sales page it is interesting how he mentions Jonny beat him to wso (and I guess he waited a little after), but he thought Jonny did offer a lot of valuable info.

As for Formatting, one can start at the Amazon KDP site and see free submission and explaination (how to tips). Now it seems there are also products that make it faster? Otherwise at this point I saw that footers and all should be removed, and it is a good idea if the Table of Contents is clickable. But I am certain as I read more I will learn more.

Thanks to many here who have made great posts with good tips.

dmason

There is a course called "Quick Kindle Formatting Secrets Video Course" that can be found by "Googling" that name = that has ZERO fluff, just 10 videos that take you by the hand every step of the way from start to finish. The explanations are concise and clear. I am using it ...without a problem! It sells for $17 and is worth 5 times that amount, easily. There are no affiliates for this software...just tell her that David sent you.

BTW...I decided to refund on Jonny's course for my own reasons but you may be interested to know that PayPal shut him down. It appears that They don't like when people make too much money too quickly. Feel sorry for him!!!

bluedolphinc

Thank you Dmason. The best way to find my video program Quick Kindle Formatting Secrets is to buy it for $12 in my WSO thread that is still active. You can find it by clicking the link in my signature.

Formatting is a big issue. And many, many ebooks are unreadable because people don't know how to keep most of what Kindle cannot handle out of their ebooks. My video series shows you how to format quickly without hassle.

Also with the new Kindle Fire device, there are more formatting options coming out soon and also more requirements from Kindle. As the eReader devices become more and more high tech so will the need for formatting.

Happy Kindle Publishing everyone!

MatthewNewnham

And on the Tablet Cash Machines, John Rhodes shared that he also got into a pickle with PLR. He didn't give as much specifics as you have, Sandy, but he said that he "got slapped, and had to sit down alongside the road and rethink".

This market looks like it's worth entering, AND...

Your post is another reminder, so thanks again.

drum.deborah

I am a student of Tablet Cash Machines and I learned so much from Jay Boyer and John S Rhodes. I am happy to say that I made my money back from the course and then some from their teachings.

However, Amazon has changed since the TCM course launched. Even if you are making slight changes to PLR - amazon is cracking down and threatening accounts where book information is "widely available" on the web. As a result of this, I had to remove many of my titles from kindle because I didn't want to get my account shut down. I don't regret my purchase of TCM whatsoever, but unless the guys change / update the course, you cannot use their methods anymore Personally I was having a blast publishing under their method, but that time has passed.

I am happy about that though because now it means that only the strong will survive!! That is great for competition and it is also great for the readers who buy our books. Think about it, people who are interested in a niche don't usually stop at one book - they buy several! I too would be pretty pissed if i bought a book that had the same paragraphs as the book that I just read with only some minor changes.

Amy Harrop and I put out a product called PLR To Published and it shows you have to use PLR as a basis for your research in a very detailed manner. I believe our course is timeless because it does not teach to reuse the PRL in any fashion. It was pretty controversial because well, it is using PLR - but many people found it to be very helpful in getting ideas and writing unique and quality content. That's what kindle is all about! I think we knew this was coming eventually......

Anyhoo - here's to originality!

Happy publishing!

Deborah Drum

Alohatom

Hey Charles...I recently bough this and it is the real deal...(not an affiliate link) -- Kindle eBbook Publishing FAQ | ShuckaBuck.com

it's no-nonsense and works..just put up my first book..

good luck...Tom

colinph970

If you want to know how to format a Kindle book, simply and for free then I have a free guide which shows you how......step by step..........pmail me and I'll send you the link.

karensworld

You need to check out Geoff Shaw's WSO. You will never need anything else!!

Thanks.
Karen

bloomingrose

Geoff Shaw's Kindling guys. The best and he is very responsive and caring about his people. You have to work though.

alliance

Kindling by Geoff Shaw is the most comprehensive course and Geoff continues to include new informative content. FYI, the course also includes a unique Microsoft word template for easy Kindle formatting.

aprilm

If you are looking for a paid training, I second, third, and fourth Kindling... Geoff Shaw's course. It's excellent and thorough covering both fiction and non fiction writing.

Dupois

Yep, I'm another one to say 'go buy Geoff Shaw's program now!'.

Daus

I think the Kindle Cash Flow 2.0 course by Ty Cohen is good and have solid informations.

Focused Action

Kindle Cash Flow is $997.

Geoff Shaw is $77 for a lifetime membership, including tons of great content and timely updates.

Call me crazy, but I went with Geoff

bloomingrose

Ditto on recommending Geoff Shaw - and he gives great customer service. For both fiction and non-fiction.

neenasatine

yep. kindle will not tolerate PLR..i tried it twice. only two ebooks. but i have no idea what kind of books that are saleable in kindle aside from fiction books.