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Welcome to this week’s newsletter, you will find:

• Huge KDP Updates You Don’t Want To Miss

• Tool Of The Week

• Niche Of The Week

• KDP Content For The Week Ahead

• Daily Passive Income Report

Huge KDP Updates You Don’t Want To Miss

While change can sometimes be daunting, it's vital to remember that with change comes progress. The recent updates from Amazon, especially around their AI guidelines and publishing constraints, are no exception. I believe these changes are for the better.

1. Amazon's AI Guidelines Have Changed: In a pivotal move, Amazon KDP now mandates that if you're using AI content to craft text, create images, or carry out translations, it needs to be disclosed. This is a reflection of the increasing role AI plays in our lives and the importance of transparency. To make it clearer, I've made a comprehensive YouTube video discussing these guidelines in-depth.

2. My AI Coloring Book Journey: Ever wondered how the new AI guidelines would play out in real life? I documented my entire experience of uploading an AI-generated coloring book in accordance with these new regulations in this video.

3. Title Creation Limit: It seems the days of publishing countless books each day are behind us. Amazon has introduced a cap on the number of books authors can publish daily. But what does this mean for authors and the broader Amazon publishing community? Dive deep into my thoughts in this video.

4. AI-Generated Descriptions: Read about this awesome new feature further below in Tool of the Week.

My Products & Services

At Royalties on Demand, I offer an array of services tailored to aspiring authors and self-publishers looking to make a mark in the industry.

• My one-to-one coaching sessions provide personalized guidance and mentorship, allowing you to navigate the challenges of publishing with ease and efficiency.

• You can find free templates designed to simplify the design process and enhance your books' visual appeal.

• For those looking to delve deeper into the world of AI Coloring Books, my comprehensive eBook is packed with insider tips, strategies, and step-by-step instructions to guide you towards success.

_{Tool Of The Week- Amazon’s New AI Generated Listing Content Tool}

Amazon recently introduced a suite of generative AI tools designed to streamline and enhance the product listing process for sellers. Leveraging large language models, these tools can quickly generate detailed product descriptions, titles, and other listing details based on a brief input from sellers.

While sellers have the option to edit this auto-generated content, early trials indicate that many are directly utilizing the AI-created listings.

This latest venture into generative AI, which was unveiled at Accelerate 2023, their annual seller conference, represents a significant step forward. In recent months, a select group of FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers had the opportunity to test this new feature.

Their positive feedback suggests promising results, and there's anticipation for a broader rollout across Amazon's platform.

The overarching goal is to not only improve the listing creation process but also to enhance the overall seller experience, signaling Amazon's commitment to leveraging AI in future innovations.

You can read more about it below.

Niche Of The Week - Color By Number Books

A Color by Number book is a type of activity book where images are divided into numbered sections. Each number corresponds to a specific color. Users color in the sections based on a key that indicates which color matches each number. When all the sections are colored correctly, a colorful image emerges.

Here are a few key points about Color by Number books:

1. Skill Level: These books can range in complexity from very basic ones suitable for young children, with larger sections and fewer colors, to intricate designs for adults that can be quite detailed and require a larger palette of colors.

2. Educational Value: For children, these books can be educational. They help in color recognition, number recognition, and hand-eye coordination. Moreover, following the color key can teach patience and focus.

3. Therapeutic Use: For adults, Color by Number books often serve as a form of relaxation or even art therapy. Completing an image can offer a sense of accomplishment and provide a meditative break from daily stress.

4. Themes and Styles: Color by Number books come in a wide variety of themes, from animals and landscapes to intricate patterns or famous artworks. This diversity allows users to pick books based on their interests.

Research: Understand the Market

Before diving into the design process, understanding your target audience is crucial. Consider the following:

• Age Range: Are you targeting children, adults, or perhaps both? The complexity and themes of your designs will vary based on the age group you're aiming for.

• Popular Themes: Nature, animals, and landscapes might appeal to a broad audience. But don't shy away from niche themes like vintage cars, mythical creatures, or even pop culture references if that's where your interest lies.

• Competitor Analysis: A glance at bestselling color by number books on platforms like Amazon can provide insight into what's trending and what consumers are gravitating toward.

2. Interior Design: Generating Images with AI

Once you've narrowed down your themes, it's time to create or source the images:

• Using Midjourney: AI tools like Midjourney can simplify the image creation process. Input your desired theme, and the tool can generate high-quality images tailored to your specifications. Ensure you're clear about your intent, add words such as coloring page to your prompt to ensure you get a black and white image and kids so you can get images that are easy to color and add numbers to. I would also emphasies the black outline and no background as this makes it much less complex when we add the numbers.

• Image Variations: Remember to generate a mix fun images. This ensures that readers enjoy the content, providing extended engagement.

• Enhance Your Images: Make sure you upscale your images using BigJPG.com and also do a reverse image search using Tineye.com

• Using Book Bolt: Once you have your images, the next step is to add numbers corresponding to specific colors. Upload your images, decide on a color palette, and assign numbers to different sections of your design.

• Key Considerations: When adding numbers:

  • Ensure numbers are legible against the design.

  • Maintain a consistent color palette across pages or provide a color key at the beginning of the book.

3. Uploading to Amazon KDP

• Uploading to Amazon KDP: After finalizing your designs, compile them into a PDF format. Head over to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to upload your book. Here, you'll provide essential details like title, description, pricing, and more. Remember to optimize your book's description with relevant keywords to make it easily discoverable by potential buyers.

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KDP Content for the week ahead

Ken explains how to sell more books in Q4.

Kim George shows 3 easy ways to find endless journal prompts.

Jenny Hansen Lane discusses the AI generated book lisitings.

Daily Passive Income Report

Read about how much I made in passive income on September 14th.

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