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The website content discusses strategies for making money by writing and selling ebooks on multiple platforms, emphasizing the potential to earn a full-time income.

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The article titled "MAKE MONEY WRITING EBOOKS" delves into the author's experience with self-publishing ebooks across various platforms, beyond just Amazon KDP, which the author initially believed to be the sole source of substantial income. Highlighting the diversity of platforms such as Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Gumroad, the author explains that by not limiting oneself to a single marketplace, a writer can tap into different readerships and preferences. The article also provides insight into the author's top-earning platforms, mentions the use of subscription services and libraries for distribution, and advises on the importance of focusing on one marketing strategy to avoid confusing readers. The author concludes by encouraging writers to leverage their knowledge and interests to create ebooks and suggests that selling directly to the audience, as they do through Gumroad, can be highly beneficial.

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The author initially held a common misconception that Amazon KDP was the only viable platform for earning a full-time income from writing ebooks.
After diversifying the platforms on which their ebooks were sold, the author discovered new readerships and income streams.
The author has a preference for buying ebooks from Gumroad and printing books through Amazon, indicating a personal inclination towards a mix of platforms for consumption as well as sales.
Amazon KDP is recognized for its significant reach, covering approximately 70% of readership and 90% of US membership, but other platforms like Kobo in Canada and Barnes and Noble in the US also hold substantial market shares.
The author emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing market preferences and the potential of different platforms in various geographical locations.
The article suggests that while there are many platforms available for selling ebooks, focusing on one primary channel for marketing is advisable to maintain clarity for the audience.
The author recommends starting with known subjects or interests when writing ebooks and advocates for perseverance in writing as a path to success.
The author promotes their own ebook, "Build Once, Sell Twice — How I Create & Sell Digital Products With Gumroad," as a resource for those interested in Gumroad as a business platform for selling digital products.

MAKE MONEY WRITING EBOOKS

I Sell Ebooks on More Than 9 Platforms

sell ebooks on multiple platforms

Write once. Sell multiple times!

I always believed that only Amazon KDP could make me a full-time income as a writer. For 7 years, I believed this. Later, I took my ebooks from the Kindle Unlimited Program and self-published them on various platforms.

Amazon KDP covers almost 70% of the readership. But there are a few more platforms that are making efforts to reach new geographical locations.

Kobo is famous in Canada.

KDP covers 90% of the US membership.

Barnes and Noble for the US

and so on.

As a country changes, so will their preferences.

I used to like Amazon KDP and Kobo a lot. And now I buy ebooks from Gumroad and print from Amazon. So I have different tastes when it comes to buying books.

Which genre works best on Amazon KDP

I will tell you my secret

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Where do I sell my ebooks?

I previously wrote a guide, but the list wasn’t complete. Here I will write a complete list of the platforms where I sell my ebooks —

My top earners — Amazon KDP, Gumroad

Other small self-publishing platforms — Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Smashwords, Apple iBooks

Subscription Services — Kobo Plus, Scribd

Library — OverDrive, Odilo, Bibliotheca, Baker & Taylor, Hoopla (my biggest earner), BorrowBox, Palace Marketplace

Conclusion —

The best thing about writing ebooks is that you can sell them on marketplaces or through your website. Or you can do both! But try to concentrate on any one while marketing your ebooks. Too many buying options can confuse your readers.

If you ask me where to start, then I will highly recommend selling directly to your audience. There are many options available. I use Gumroad.

So don’t wait for any miracle to happen. Don’t wait for any out-of-the-world ideas. Start with what you already know or are interested in. Keep writing, and you’ll get there!

Good luck!

If you are interested in Gumroad Business then you can check out my ebook — Build Once, Sell Twice — How I Create & Sell Digital Products With Gumroad

One Book. Multiple Income Streams

list of all marketplaces where I sell my ebooks

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