KINDLING: The BEST Kindle Training EVER!

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by axel40

Hi
I will probably buy this, but just a couple of questions before..
Do you cover outsourcing as well ? Also how to find people there whose english or spanish or german or french is perfect and I give them content in these languages with my grammar faults here and there and they can then wrie the books in perfect language as well as put them together and acutally write the book using the content i give to them? Or maybe this is a too good cigarr?
Rolf Axel

Hi Rolf - yes I cover outsourcing and there's training for non-English authors.

[tccostin]

Hi Geoff,
I found you through a link on Dr. Andy Williams blog. I've been thinking about doing some publishing on Kindle, but I'm not sure what to write about. You see, I have a glass etching business. I create unique etched and carved glass art that I sell on Amazon. I've read somewhere that writing a Kindle book is one great way to promote and rank your Amazon listings. I'm not interested in writing junk, I really want to write something that people will like. Do you have any suggestions? I am interested in joining your membership site if it makes sense. I am also going to pursue teaching people my art, but not right now.

Thanks for your time.

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by tccostin

Hi Geoff,
I found you through a link on Dr. Andy Williams blog. I've been thinking about doing some publishing on Kindle, but I'm not sure what to write about. You see, I have a glass etching business. I create unique etched and carved glass art that I sell on Amazon. I've read somewhere that writing a Kindle book is one great way to promote and rank your Amazon listings. I'm not interested in writing junk, I really want to write something that people will like. Do you have any suggestions? I am interested in joining your membership site if it makes sense. I am also going to pursue teaching people my art, but not right now.

Thanks for your time.

Kindle is a profitable business in itself but that doesn't necessarily mean a book on a specific topic will be profitable so I guide people to make good decisions when publishing... and always creating good content not junk.

[Ronnie44]

Geoff

There's obviously no question as to the quality of the course, & that was before I came to Tiffany's glowing report, & seen as she's my favourite IM'er that swung it for me.

However that brings me to my only concern, I may have a nominal grasp on the English language but I've never written a book before.

Have any of your students gone from complete novice to successful Writer?

[Ronnie44]

Ignore my question, just been through the thread & you've answered it about 20 times

[Dailybread]

Kindling just keeps getting better and better.

Great work Geoff!

Martin
Oz!

[housewarrior]

Simply amazing. As of 7/21 Geoff has 56,000 views. If he manages to sell only one out of a hundred, then he'll make more money than most of us do in a year.

The funny thing about it is that he's not promising pie in the sky.

Having proceeded through his course to the point of starting up the promotion aspect he teaches, I can tell you that it's good honest labor.

But I feel real good about it.

If you're interested to see where I (A course user) have gotten to so far, taking his course step by step, just search " cowchip/al " on Amazon. You'll find four books along with all the frilly promo stuff. And guess what? There's absolutely no fear of giving away a secret. Everyone starts on the same level. I like that. A LOT!

Whether I take off or not...That's up to the readers....but so far, I haven't missed a trick to make sure they have every chance to at least consider my stuff, and keep coming back.

Without Geoff's course, I have to tell you that I would have remained clueless. Now I know, theoretically, at least, that I'm ahead of the rest of the writers who just poke a book up and hope for the best.

Norm

[maggie2]

I joined Geoff's Kindling membership site almost when it first started and I can tell you it is one of the best investments I ever made. If you are thinking about creating Kindle books this is one of the best places to get excellent, useable information. I highly recommend this product and I don't recommend many but Geoff just keeps adding great information all the time and 99% of it is really useful!

[Helena Julien]

doesn't say much on the sales page : I would like to know if this course can be interesting if you are not a writer. Do you have to be a writer and sell your own ebook ? or it teaches how to get them written or buy them to sell - I am kindle clueless

[housewarrior]

Hello Helena,
Not pretending to speak for Geoff. I'm just a piker. But, the best use of the product is to show you how to write your own right stuff and market it to best advantage. That way you get to keep ALL the proceeds.

It's a wholesale change from what you may be used to with IM.

If you're not a writer, you're pretty much in the same boat as someone who wants to affiliate market, but can't produce their own site. Same difference, as far as profit goes.

Originally Posted by Helena Julien

doesn't say much on the sales page : I would like to know if this course can be interesting if you are not a writer. Do you have to be a writer and sell your own ebook ? or it teaches how to get them written or buy them to sell - I am kindle clueless

[Helena Julien]

thank you for the answer

I think there is a section on outsourcing - but you answered my question. It seems to be a course on how to market your own ebook, with a little section on outsourcing the writing.

[housewarrior]

Right. You nailed it. Emphasis on doing the grunt work yourself, especially to start.

Norm

Originally Posted by Helena Julien

thank you for the answer

I think there is a section on outsourcing - but you answered my question. It seems to be a course on how to market your own ebook, with a little section on outsourcing the writing.

[goindeep]

Hello, I have been looking into using lulu.com to publish my kindle ebook. Do you go through the lulu methods or is this completely separate?

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu

Hello, I have been looking into using lulu.com to publish my kindle ebook. Do you go through the lulu methods or is this completely separate?

No - Lulu is for printed books
You don't need to use them.

[goindeep]

Originally Posted by opoqo

No - Lulu is for printed books
You don't need to use them.

This is not correct.

You can choose print, digital or both.

I guess that is why I'm asking.

They seem to offer so much in the way of getting a kindle book published, marketing/promotion, graphics/images, etc 'm wondering what the benefits are as opposed to me using lulu instead of your method which seems quite popular here on the forum.

Has anyone of your members successfully published and profited from a book that you can reveal here? I have scanned all of the testimonials I could find and did not find and relevant data that I am after in the way of success stories directly attributed to the membership.

Thanks

-Andrei

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu

This is not correct.

You can choose print, digital or both.

I guess that is why I'm asking.

They seem to offer so much in the way of getting a kindle book published, marketing/promotion, graphics/images, etc 'm wondering what the benefits are as opposed to me using lulu instead of your method which seems quite popular here on the forum.

Has anyone of your members successfully published and profited from a book that you can reveal here? I have scanned all of the testimonials I could find and did not find and relevant data that I am after in the way of success stories directly attributed to the membership.

Thanks

-Andrei

You misunderstood me... You only need Lulu if you want to create printed books.
This is not about printed books so if you're only going to create Kindle books you don't need Lulu.
This training is a lot more than just publishing a book which is actually very easy.

[goindeep]

OK, thanks for the reply. I have sent you a PM.

[Doiron]

I bought this course and all I want to say is that it is simply amazing how much material is there.

I'm baffled (and very grateful) that Geoff has decided to take on what is becoming more monumental all the time with many updates.

On a per hour basis, even with several hundred buyers, he can't be making much over minimum wage.

This really seems to be a very complete offering from someone who knows the ropes and doesn't spew BS.

[Doiron]

Deleted due to duplicate post.

Damn computer!

[joseph7384]

I just purchased the Kindling membership and when I tried to access my purchase I was brought to a page and it says that it can take up to 12 hours before I can gain access, here is a quote from that page.

You will get access within the next 12 hours - I already have your contact details and there's nothing else you need to do until you hear from me.

My question is, why would it take up to 12 hours to send the login details?

~Joseph

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by joseph7384

I just purchased the Kindling membership and when I tried to access my purchase I was brought to a page and it says that it can take up to 12 hours before I can gain access, here is a quote from that page.



My question is, why would it take up to 12 hours to send the login details?

~Joseph

Joseph

Accounts are set up manually and sometimes I need to sleep
You got yours in under 1 hour.

[joseph7384]

My apologies, I didn't realize that you set it up manually, thank you for the speedy delivery.

~Joseph

[CiberEmprendedor]

I think investing in profitable knowledge is the key for the young and ambitious me... Im in and waiting for my credentials Saludos Geoff!

[nubchai]

I've been a member of Kindling for a while now. All I can say is if there's just one Kindle course you buy make it this one. When Kindle authors chat about the good guys in Kindle publishing Geoff's name is always at the top of the list. There is a Wealth of material in his forum and it's always growing. And no I wasn't paid to write this

Sandy

[joseph7384]

Originally Posted by Bernard421
Content is solid and there is a lot to go through. That said though, there are some issues that should be looked at.

This guy is stuffing cookies in his posts, I already reported him.

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by joseph7384

This guy is stuffing cookies in his posts, I already reported him.

Joseph - Spammers make irrelevant posts in this thread almost on a daily basis because their time is worthless and they get reported and banned by the mods who I feel sorry for, having to do extra work deleting them all the time.
It will keep happening and they will keep getting banned.

[CiberEmprendedor]

Wow, Im really happy with my membership, this training is expanding my vision to a whole new level and I deeply appreciate the devotion of Geoff on this. This is World class content if you ask me, lots and lots of value

[eastwest97]

Hi Everyone,

I joined about a month ago and am absolutely delighted with my purchase! I log in several times a week and I can tell you that every time I log in to the membership site there are new updates posted. I don't know how he does it but Geoff is true to his word about keeping us informed with the most current data on Kindle publishing.

He tells you everything you need to know to get a Kindle business up and running. Best of all, he even provides you the logic/proof behind WHY anyone, newbie or expert writer, can do this business and profit.

If you are debating on whether to buy this membership...don't hesitate...get it! It's worth every cent and so much more!

PS: I've not received one email from Geoff telling me to buy additional affliate products. He could do that and I'd probably buy because I trust him but he provides value and isn't out to drain us dry...I respect that.

Ok....done with the gushing.

[Southernstorm]

Originally Posted by eastwest97

Hi Everyone,

I joined about a month ago and am absolutely delighted with my purchase! I log in several times a week and I can tell you that every time I log in to the membership site there are new updates posted. I don't know how he does it but Geoff is true to his word about keeping us informed with the most current data on Kindle publishing.

He tells you everything you need to know to get a Kindle business up and running. Best of all, he even provides you the logic/proof behind WHY anyone, newbie or expert writer, can do this business and profit.

If you are debating on whether to buy this membership...don't hesitate...get it! It's worth every cent and so much more!

PS: I've not received one email from Geoff telling me to buy additional affliate products. He could do that and I'd probably buy because I trust him but he provides value and isn't out to drain us dry...I respect that.

Ok....done with the gushing.

I can't agree more with you! Geoff is professional, he has the integrity and he makes anyone else in the Kindle game looks like new born children - meaning that nobody else can compare with him - not even close. That's just my personal opinion.

[TiffanyDow]

Geoff I'm back to gush again. Sorry for hogging your WSO comment space so much.

But I just submitted my first FICTION short story to Amazon! I could not have done it without you and you're in my mile long dedication space, too.

Your Tricktion section helped me SO much. I was able to "see" an entire movie/book idea unfold in my mind and I'm so proud of it.

I can't wait to do the second one. And yeah, it may not be literary genius, but it's the kind of writing I myself like and I am writing for the same audience. Thanks for hammering it into my head that I don't have to please everyone.

By the way, here's my fiction cover (the story is still awaiting approval on Amazon). I know some people keep asking which graphic designer can do fiction and I use Rich at QuickSiteStudio.com - he did this for $47 and it reflects my story verbatim. Below, I'll tell you the blurb about what my story is all about:



The blurb:

In the aftermath of an infection that tainted food crops and killed off much of the animal food supply for humans, a lucrative black market had emerged selling disease-free human meat. The government has gotten involved, developing five Ranches in the heartland of America. Fourteen-year old Elira is the firstborn member of the human herd, living comfortably in the only world she’s ever known, unable to relate to her Mother’s desire for freedom. It’s not until the young girl’s own world is turned upside down that she feels a desire to break free.

BIG hugs to my Kiwi friend!! I am indebted to you for making the Kindling course!!
Tiff

[Randall_Christian]

HAHAHA Sounds better than Soylent Green.

[marcusdunn]

Geoff...Where have you been the last decade?

I am completely new to Geoff. I've never heard of him before, thus I've never purchased anything from him. I came across his name in a private forum mastermind post. These people were disgruntled by the lack of promised (and advertised) interaction with the product creator - all sparked by a solicitation to renew. None of them were going to renew but three mentioned having Geoff's course. I searched for his name and found this WSO.

I'm not new to publishing, am a published writer and own a variety of book publishing, writing and kindle products...even one that was nearly 2 grand. What is interesting in that MOST of the products showed me really what NOT to do...unless I want a Amazon slap or worse, have my account closed.

I saw time and time again, in many LIVE Kindle classes, that the person running them was NOT really successful with Kindle. What they did in those classes revealed that. Others charged alot for not very much. Yet others gave contradictory info.

One had a membership site with pieces of products from other Kindle hucksters, all tied to affiliate links. Really...do NONE of the people who actually take these classes really LOOK at what is being hawked on Kindle? Cover design, interior, content, sample...

And...there were a couple of GUT responses that were either never answered or just made me say, "that doesn't make sense".

Well...THIS course...all I can say is..."Geoff...where have you been all my life?" Those gut feelings were AFFIRMED by Geoff. I believed ONE way, based on my experience in publishing and running content sites for 15 years, graphic design and marketing. I had yet to find someone who could tie it all together, regarding my VISION for my Kindle empire. Geoff DOES that.

Geoff thinks BIG...and if thinking big scares you, maybe this isn't the course for you. If you want to eek out a measly pittance from your Kindle efforts, then you should buy another course. However, if you have sites on much more, then buckle up and prepare to be AMAZED...then get to work!

To be honest...IF you follow ANY of that crappy advise or latest gimmic for Kindle, you will get hurt -- either in your pocketbook, your time or Amazon will ban you. Do not waste ANY more time and effort on ANY other Kindle training. I have personally spent over $3000 on Kindle training and over $15,000 in the field of publishing. IF I had known about Geoff and STARTED here, I would not have needed anything else for Kindle.

Yes...that's a bold statement. But get this...I have NINE books in the pipeline, none are cookbooks (but they are coming). Several are SIGNATURE books -- and are very SIGNIFICANT. These aren't outsourced books or 4 hour books. The other trainings TRIVIALIZED my type of content because THEY were creating TRITE. Not Geoff. He is all for EXCELLENT content (which mine is)...and how to use Kindle to launch it.

My gut said I SHOULD do it one way -- and NO OTHER 'trainer' even mentioned anything like what my gut said. Geoff's 'system' not only agreed with my gut, he filled in the blanks, explained the WHY and showed me the way...and much more.

Geoff is THE MISSING LINK. If you are SERIOUS about Kindle publishing, and being SUCCESSFUL as a Kindle publisher (measured in dollars and cents), this is the ONLY place to be.

Thank you, Geoff, for being so kind as to share you knowledge and expertise. I now have a place to call home!

Blessings,
md
--

[austin01]

Hi Geoff,

Came here as a result of Dr. Andy Williams' great review.

I am in the US.

Before I take the plunge...

What's my cut from Kindle?

If I sell a book for $1.00 for example, how much do I keep?

Carlos

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by austin01

What's my cut from Kindle?

If I sell a book for $1.00 for example, how much do I keep?

Carlos

At 99 cents you get 35%
At $2.99 you get 70%
There's some other factors that I discuss in the training that relate to commissions, taxes etc.
Sales Volume is an important factor in income and that's why I (and many others) are focused on publishing (and apps) making fortunes at 99 cent prices.

[austin01]

Originally Posted by opoqo

At 99 cents you get 35%
At $2.99 you get 70%
There's some other factors that I discuss in the training that relate to commissions, taxes etc.

Is there another level above 70%?

For example, if I sell a book for $10.00 what is my cut?

If I sell a for $20.00, what is my cut?

Thanks.

Carlos

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by austin01

Is there another level above 70%?

For example, if I sell a book for $10.00 what is my cut?

If I sell a for $20.00, what is my cut?

Thanks.

Carlos

Above 70%

Over $9.99 it's back to 35%
Email me if you need me to calculate the percentages for you.
My email address is in the first post.

[joseph7384]

Originally Posted by TiffanyDow

By the way, here's my fiction cover (the story is still awaiting approval on Amazon). I know some people keep asking which graphic designer can do fiction and I use Rich at QuickSiteStudio.com - he did this for $47 and it reflects my story verbatim. Below, I'll tell you the blurb about what my story is all about:



The blurb:

In the aftermath of an infection that tainted food crops and killed off much of the animal food supply for humans, a lucrative black market had emerged selling disease-free human meat. The government has gotten involved, developing five Ranches in the heartland of America. Fourteen-year old Elira is the firstborn member of the human herd, living comfortably in the only world she’s ever known, unable to relate to her Mother’s desire for freedom. It’s not until the young girl’s own world is turned upside down that she feels a desire to break free.

BIG hugs to my Kiwi friend!! I am indebted to you for making the Kindling course!!
Tiff

Tiff,

I purchased your book on kindle yesterday and I got to say what an excellent read, I was getting ready for dinner when I opened the book and I couldn't stop reading.

Kudos to you Tiff, I too just started my first fiction book a few days ago and I'm currently finishing up chapter 3. What is really amazing about fiction is that once you have the story line/plot your mind goes into overdrive and ideas and twists just come to you as your writing the book.

I have written quite a few non-fiction books but it's so much fun writing fiction that I decided to write Episodic Books.

~Joseph

[TiffanyDow]

Originally Posted by joseph7384

Tiff,

I purchased your book on kindle yesterday and I got to say what an excellent read, I was getting ready for dinner when I opened the book and I couldn't stop reading.

Kudos to you Tiff, I too just started my first fiction book a few days ago and I'm currently finishing up chapter 3. What is really amazing about fiction is that once you have the story line/plot your mind goes into overdrive and ideas and twists just come to you as your writing the book.

I have written quite a few non-fiction books but it's so much fun writing fiction that I decided to write Episodic Books.

~Joseph

Oh thank you Joseph! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really had fun writing it and Geoff's Tricktion helped immensely. I'm onto part 2
Tiff

[sellerscompanion]

I too would like to sing Geoff's praises for several reasons:

1. I had never even CONSIDERED writing fiction until Geoff talked about how lucrative and fun it could actually be! Turns out, I am a pretty good fiction writer. Having been a professional ghostwriter for quite some time, I thought I was only able to write non-fiction. I am enjoying writing fiction so much that I am even offering it as a service to clients now. I have published a couple of fiction stories under various pen names including the one below that came out this last Sunday and had over 2,000 downloads on its freebie day and made it to #145 on the best seller free list also!



2. Geoff is a rare breed in the IM world. He actually keeps adding to the course constantly. Nothing is stale or outdated. All information is current and relevant. He has not sent out any spammy sales emails saying we need this latest and greatest shiny object. What that tells me is that he doesn't NEED my money because he is making enough of his own doing what he teaches.

3. When I have had a question or two, Geoff responds personally to me very quickly. Try that with one of the big "gurus" who teach but don't DO.

OK, off to write more now.... Working on a fiction short story for a client, and it's getting close to the good part.

Thanks, Geoff!

Charity

[ColinAJUM]

I've been getting really stuck into this course and it is absolutely the real deal. Because it's so well broken out, it's easy to find the bits that you need - or remind you of the bits that slipped your mind - without having to trawl long vids.... Everything is simple and to the point, and mercifully fluff free. Geoff, thanks for a great product.

[MPPTrainer]

I have always wanted to be a writer, with this course, I'm releasing my first two books in a week or so. Then, I'm returning to my passion of fiction, fixing up works, and putting my series of books out that I've always been a bit worried about trying to ever get out there. With all the great information that I've gotten from Geoff, I have no doubt that I will make my money back and more. I would've paid 77 dollars a month and thought it a good buy.

[inspirationfarm]

I've been trying to purchase the product for a few days now and when I try to check out and pay, there is a screen that states the website is down. Does anyone know how to get past this or when the site might be back up? After all the glowing endorsement, I'm anxious to get started with the course.

[Dailybread]

Cannot get over all the good karma Geoff is getting from his Kindling product. Person after person thanking him for changing their life.

Kindling is certainly working for me. Best money I have EVER spent on a WSO.

Martin
Oz!

[SOCAL777]

Does this course break down the ins and outs of the ever so challenging Kindle formatting process?

[housewarrior]

I'm a member of Geoff's Kindling crew, as in I purchased the course. The answer is yes, it does. Nothing mysterious or hard about it at all. Don't get sidetracked with all that "free" publishing info out there like I nearly did. The cover you see below would most likely have never made it to Kindle without Geoff's course instruction. I mean, I do all my own covers, that's no problem. Same for writing. I like to write. It's the whole Kindle thing.... I knew zero zip about that before the course.

I have four books currently on Kindle with more in the works. I'm working Geoff's "Free Day" routine this weekend with my Cowchip Cafe book this time around...

You can read Kindle books with their book reading gizmonics or on your personal computer with a free application.



I can say with confidence that Geoff answers his mail too, though it's not always the answer you expect. Ha! He's the real deal, and so is the course. Updated all the time too.

Norm

Originally Posted by SOCAL777

Does this course break down the ins and outs of the ever so challenging Kindle formatting process?

[rickblackmon]

I ordered Kindling Thursday afternoon and it is Friday afternoon and I haven't received any download/login instructions yet. I just sent the email to Geoff's Gmail address for support as the instructions directed. Fingers crossed and waiting.

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by rickblackmon

I ordered Kindling Thursday afternoon and it is Friday afternoon and I haven't received any download/login instructions yet. I just sent the email to Geoff's Gmail address for support as the instructions directed. Fingers crossed and waiting.

2 emails with the login information get sent to your Paypal email address.
The third one has just been sent to your other email address

[Focused Action]

Seems like I made a big mistake here. I am a huge fan of Geoff's, have purchased numerous of his products. When this first launched (and much cheaper), I purchased the product and then asked for a refund - maybe I just wan't ready - maybe I thought there was not enough content (and after reviewing this thread, sounds like he has added a TON of fresh and relevant content) - maybe I was just short sighted

This seems like a great "business model" to apply for long term income goals. Now I am ready - just have to pay more for the training!!

[opoqo]

Originally Posted by Focused Action

Seems like I made a big mistake here. I am a huge fan of Geoff's, have purchased numerous of his products. When this first launched (and much cheaper), I purchased the product and then asked for a refund - maybe I just wan't ready - maybe I thought there was not enough content (and after reviewing this thread, sounds like he has added a TON of fresh and relevant content) - maybe I was just short sighted

This seems like a great "business model" to apply for long term income goals. Now I am ready - just have to pay more for the training!!

Life is all about choices and opportunities.... make the right choices and you can change your life.

If you refunded you won't be able to buy again.

[fifi]

Best course I ever invested in, best results I have ever achieved, best after sales support and the most helpful person I have ever met since I started my IM journey many years ago.

After taking Geoff's advice and working on fiction, I uploaded my first story yesterday and as of today I have made 2 sales.

I haven't run any free promotions yet.
I've done a bit of Twitter promotion and I have a blog (which doesn't have much on it and I've not driven any traffic to it).
No SEO, no backlink building and yet I have 2 sales in around 24 hours.

That's life-changing.

Cheers Geoff :-)