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Does anyone know if Amazon would have a problem with me promoting a free bonus video supplement on the cover of my non-fiction ebook? My idea is to have a link at the beginning and end of my ebook which would send them to a page on my site, where in exchange for their email address the reader will have access to a few HD videos that supplement the ebook.

I see authors all the time promote their website from within their book, but what I haven't seen is authors promote free bonus content on the cover itself. I think using this strategy will definitely increase the perceived value of my ebook, and set myself apart from competitors, but I'm wondering if Amazon will allow it...
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  • I don't know about Kindle specifically, but I have several books on my shelf with offers of bonuses.

    None of them are specific, though. Just your basic gold seal, starburst or other image with something like "Free bonus inside".

    My worry would be getting too detailed or specific, lest the powers that be at amazon decide you're more interested in using your cover/"look inside" as a free ad than you are in selling books.
  • One simple mail to KDP Amazon clarifies this in 12hrs..

    Better than taking chances...
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    • I remember from the writers Yahoo groups that you are not supposed to have a main purpose other than selling the book on Amazon, but perhaps something like

      Special Video Bonus Offer for ALL READERS! on the cover would increase book sales without placing an external website address on the book cover.

      Rick
  • Yes, i'm sure an email to the powers that be would clarify the question far better than anyone here could













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    Kindle question

    Does anyone know if Amazon would have a problem with me promoting a free bonus video supplement on the cover of my non-fiction ebook? My idea is to have a link at the beginning and end of my ebook which would send them to a page on my site, where in exchange for their email address the reader will have access to a few HD videos that supplement the ebook. I see authors all the time promote their website from within their book, but what I haven't seen is authors promote free bonus content on the cover itself. I think using this strategy will definitely increase the perceived value of my ebook, and set myself apart from competitors, but I'm wondering if Amazon will allow it...