Update: Due to popular demand, I have created a Free step by step Guide to teach you How to publish your book on Kindle. Get it here.
I have published two books on Amazon Kindle Store in the past as a Nigerian, but I’m no longer enthusiastic about publishing on the platform anytime soon – until things get right.
If you are new and wondering what this is, let me quickly enlighten you about Amazon Kindle.
Amazon is the largest online retailer on the planet. Amazon Kindle Device is an eBook reader produced by Amazon.com that enable users to shop for, download, browse and read Books, newspapers, magazines, blogs and other digital media on their device. The device is used most in US and Great Britain.
Just like there is PDF, Doc, Docx and RTF document formats, there is Kindle format for eBooks to display on Amazon Kindle Device or app. If you have your book in Kindle format, you can submit it to Amazon Kindle store, sell at the price you choose and reach readers worldwide. Also, there are Kindle apps available for PC, Android and windows phone – Kindle app is to Kindle eBook format as Adobe PDF reader is to PDF documents. This takes Kindle books to many places other than the regular Kindle device. For the number of kindle users, we are talking about an audience of over 59 million in US alone as at 2012.
If you are an author or aspiring to be, you should get your his book on Amazon. Oh yes, you should friend!
The Good
Amazon allow writers to self publish their books – unlimited – on Kindle Direct Publishing – KDP platform, choose the price, and keep 70% as royalty. They also offer KDP Select to help authors earn more money – a service that allows you to earn your share of the KDP Select Global Fund when readers borrow your books from Kindle Owners’ lending Library. The KDP select service also allows you to make your book free to readers worldwide for a limited time – an effective promotion strategy.
What better deal can you ask for? Compare this to the traditional book publishers and you’ll be comparing Nigeria’s economy to that of US’.
You can also make you book available in print – through Createspace – and in audio – through ACX –offered by Amazon
The Bad
Amazon promise authors the benefit of reaching readers worldwide, but that is only in theory. If you intend to reach an African audience, you’ll be disappointed with Amazon. One of my eBooks sold 20 times more on my website than it did on Amazon kindle – and this is mainly because Amazon restricts most African countries from buying Kindle eBooks.
This ugly notification shows up on the right each time you want to order kindle eBooks from an African country – pretty sure about Nigeria.
The Ugly
How is that for reaching readers worldwide? If you want to reach reader in the developed/ western countries, you don’t have a problem here, but if you expect to also reach African audience, you have to sell your book elsewhere. Arrgh! I feel like punching someone in the nose.
In read from a blogger complaining about this and one of the commenters said it is due to copyright reasons. Come on. If I write my book from Nigeria, don’t I have the right to sell in my country on the platform? “No” said Amazon, in an interview that never happened. How does Amazon refusing readers from specific geographic area from buying my book, justify the so-called copyright protection? Maybe I’m not well acquainted to this issue, so I’ll hold my peace for now. At least you know what to expect when you get to publish your book on Amazon kindle store.
I don’t intend to discourage you from publishing your work on Amazon Kindle. It is worth the effort if your intention is to reach an international audience, but if you intend to reach the Nigerian or African readers, don’t expect much from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing platform, at least for now.
Do you want to publish your book on Amazon Kindle? Need help and advice? Drop me a line in the comment or via my contact form. I’ll help in ways I can. If I get a number of interests, I will share a post on how to get your book on Amazon Kindle store in few days.
Cheers! And keep increasing lives.
Amin Yusuf says
Hello, Sir. I am a Nigerian. And i am set to write a book or, i can say, i wrote the first three chapters… Help me on how to publish it if i am through. Thanks.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Amin,
It depends on where and how you intend to sell your book. I’m more about publishing ebooks and selling online.
Do you intend to sell online? on Amazon? If this is what you want, I can provide you with guidelines to get on with it.
Do you intend to sell in local bookstores? I’m not the right person to help you on this.
Olisa says
Hello please I intend to publish my book on amazon can I get tips please. And how to setup an account and a kindle ID.
Uche says
Please I am ready to publish my book but how do I set the money to go to a Nigerian bank?
Ahiarah Davies says
Good day sir, thanks so much for helping folks like us in Nigeria, please sir i need a step by step guide on how to publish my books on amazon, also how to generate traffic and how to collect the payment thank you sir for your prompt response
chris says
My phone number is rejected in kindle, help me with steps to publish my book there.
Charles says
Good point, I have a book there for more than a year now with no sale, and my country is not accepted for direct transfer
Uche U D Agbafor says
Could you please give your ccontact for faster communication in WhatsApp, Facebook messenger etc. I have written bbooks but only one has been published by snap press, Enugu.
kamara patrick says
hello.
what maketing tools do you suggest i use to make pepole buy my book on amason?
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Kamara,
There are several ways to promote your book but my favorite is using a blog to attract and build followers. Market your blog instead and let your readers know about your book.
This is a broad topic to be treated in a comment. Search Google for useful material online to help you get started.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Ikenna
Jimmy says
Hello sir,
I have written some books already and I want them on amazon! What other simple steps can you give me.
stewart says
pls can you help me. I intend to sell online
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Stewart,
How would you want me to help you? Do you have your book already written? Do you have an existing online presence? I can only be helpful if you’d be more specific. 😉
Manzi Biba says
hello Ikenna.
I have written a novel and published a novel online. I am in the process of looking for reviews and avenues to advertise it. Any information or help given have would be highly appreciated.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Manzi,
The best way to promote your books online is to grow a community through blogging and social networking – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, whichever you are comfortable with. You see, publishing your blog online (Amazon etc) is a cool thing to do, but if you don’t have an established network to leverage, selling becomes a problem.
You can also leverage on established networks of other bloggers and publishers by sharing contents that presents you as an expert in your field, on their blog(s) (Guest posting) and then dropping a link to your book for readers to check out and hopefully, buy.
If you intend to be around for a long time, as a writer, I’ll advice you start building your own network – blogging, social networking.
Hope this helps.
Ikenna
paul says
Hello Ikenna,
thank you for your down to earth presentation of the kindle publishing issue especially for writers in Africa. I have written a couple of books(yet unpublished) and really want to publish on kindle too but i don’t know how. How is different from the PDF format u talked about?I mean how do i put it in PDF format for sale?
I have a couple of blogs, am on twitter and on Google+,but i really don’t know how to maximize using these tools to create awareness and market for my books. Please, i would appreciate your assistance in this regard.
Thanks
Paul
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Paul,
Good to have you on my blog.
I will not be able to explain the entire process of publishing your book on Amazon Kindle on comment here. The best I can do is to write about it soon – may publish it as a blog post or offer as a downloadable document.
About marketing your books on your blogs and social media, you have to first of all concentrate on building an audience and forming a relationship with them through these media. It’s easier to sell to an existing audience who already know you through your blog, than to promote to entire strangers. Establish yourself as an authority in the niche your write about using your blog and social media to share free content. Have a newsletter and collect email addresses of your readers who want to get more of your content.
There are several ways of working this out, but these basic tips should help you get started. Think building an audience on these media…
If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Warm regards.
Ikenna
plus says
Hello Ikenna i can see that you are much explanatory.. please i am having one issue with my blog.. i have created it and i put alot of goodies there and i want to be selling some forex indicators there.. please do you have any idea about selling my product there as a nigerian.. i want people to be paying via credit card so that every buyer will not be left out..
Kindly help me out
THANKS
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Plus,
You can sell your product and accept credit card on your blog with an online payment processor. I’ve used 2checkout and their services works fine, though their procedure to approve a new account can be exhausting.
I’m beginning to see new payment processors coming up in Nigeria. I haven’t used any one before but planning to try one with a new product.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Tunde Ojo says
Good piece. Well done.
Peter Nwankwo says
I find your comments very useful. So Kindle is out. What alternative platform caters for African writing? I have five novels i currently want to upload. Even if I start a blog there must be a marketer or platform to refer to.
Peter, from Lagos.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Peter,
Nope! Amazon is not totally out. You can still sell your novel to the international audience through Amazon. My books – non-fiction – on Amazon still get trickles of sales. It does add up. A blog can help in many ways; you can market your blog by guest posting on other established blogs/websites and linking back to your platform. With a blog, you have a platform to refer anyone to both online and offline. I think every writer should have a blog, really…
Hope to see more of you here.
Regards
Ikenna
Uche U D Agbafor says
Dear Ikenna, thanks for the explanations. I have written a few books with only one published. How do I create a blog which to start with?
treasuredtosin says
Hello Ikenna,
I am also interested in publishing ebook, but the issue of Amazon restriction is a challenge.
If I publish on Amazon, does that mean people outside the Africa continent are the only one who would be able to purchase the book?
My second question, how is royalty paid on amazon for Africa publisher? To be paid, must the account detail show that the bank account is domiciled in those countries on amazon KDP?
I intend to use facebook to advertise, but since most of my audience are nigerians, how do I ensure they get it.
Thanks in anticipation of your answers.
Regards,
Tee
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Tee,
Readers within a number of African country cannot purchase Kindle eBooks directly. If your target audience are Nigerians, you don’t need to publish your book on Amazon… except for credibility sake.
Authors from all countries including Nigerians, are allowed to publish on Amazon KDP. You can only use bank transfer if you have an account in a select number of countries – excluding Nigeria. You can choose to be paid through check.
I’ll recommend you try Simplepay – a Nigerian epayment processor (I’m still testing the service), 2Checkout, or bank deposit to accept payment for your eBook locally.
Hope this helps?
Regards
Ikenna
DD says
Hi,
Kind of having issues with the payment thing. How can thou help me with that. I mean the account. I have got no US Account.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello DD,
Seems there’s been some resent changes with the registration process. As at the time I signed up some years back, you could defer that part until you have all the details.
One thing I always suggest is, Amazon isnt that fantastic for selling books as a Nigerian unless you have an existing international network or audience.
You can publish your book on your own website/blog and sell more than on amazon.
patrick says
hello Ikenna.
Thanx for the helpful publishing advice.i have the same problem as DD. i have no USA ACCOUNT.
earlier you said something about receiving payment through check. is that electronic check?
if so how is it delivered?
Patrick
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hi Patrick
It’s normal bank check usually sent through the mail.
Ayobami says
Thanks for this enlightening post, God bless you. I still want to take my chances with Amazone. Can you help on how to go about it? Pls, can i make a living with e publishing
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Ayobami,
How would you want me to help?
Yes! If you have the passion and drive, you can make a living from epublishing.
Every other business I do today has its root from my online publishing business.
Abegunde Sunday O. says
I have two of my books in kindle format with cover issue sorted too. They both remain on amazon kindle as draft. Publishing poses to be challenging as I’m having itch with the Tax Information thing. I’m currently working on getting a dorm account with GTB bank. I need guide please.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hi Adegunde,
Getting a GTBank dorm account wouldn’t help much here, because amazon is yet to start wire transfer to Nigeria.
I will try and go through the amazon publishing process again to see how much things has changed since I joined.
What message are you getting on the tax Information page?
Ekpo Be says
It seems Nigeria has no Tax Treaty with the US. For that I think, there’s a 30% withholding Tax from your royalty.
CCTV says
Hi, I can refer someone to you, he can help you with the process of getting pass the tax information
Adekunle says
Good Day!
I am facing the same challenge with Abegunde. My book has remained in draft status for months just because i find it troubleshooting in completing my account details via cheque. Please, kindly help me out.
Thanks.
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hi Adekunle
I just opened a demo account to test this. I was able to complete the registration and tax information process without issues.
You will be sent your check when you reach the minimum payment threshold.
Abiola says
Hello, please i would like to know what process you used to complete your tax information on Amazon. and does it help exempt you from the 30% tax withholding? thank you.
odinaka obasi says
I will like you to help me publish my book
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Odinaka,
How would you want me to help you?
You can send me an email.
ruks says
is it true i need to register a business name and a U.S employer identification number(EIN) before i can self- published on amazon kdp
Ikenna Odinaka says
The TIN you get from FIRS after registering your business is not accepted by Amazon (last I checked). The consequence is that, Amazon will take 30% of your earning for Tax Withholding for Non-US publishers.
So you can go ahead without all those, but Amazon will keep additional 30% of your earning. You don’t have a choice either way.
oare says
I am a very poor man and I want to sell my kindly if you are interested contact me on [email protected]
samson E Adum says
pls can someone help me. i have dis account issue? i want to register my book but i dnt have a us account
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Samson.
You dont need a US account to publish your book.
abiodun says
I need the link to sell my book on amazon kindle
Olaide says
Hi,
I just finish my book and came across ur blog. I am interested I’m e-publishing. Amazon will be a good start for me. Help out. Tnx
Ikenna Odinaka says
Hello Olaide,
I’ll be doing a series of posts on Publishing on Amazon.
Just stay tuned!
Kufre says
Hello my brother.
I’m grateful you have taken your time to explain so much to help others also. Pls i still want you to throw more light on the payment issue since already you have publish through amazon. I have writen two titles already that is yet to publish. I tried publishing on Lulu but it seems they use paypal and check which also restrict us. Even with that I’m still writing my third title. Is it true that amazon is now supporting payoneer which can be a good way of escaping the huddles of TIN and restriction against us nigerians? Pls do us a favor by finding out if we can use it too and help us on how to get through it. Thank you and God bless.
Kufre
dora says
thanks for the info but about the payment issue… what is the minimum threshold? and when I do receive the check in my mail do print it out or what? I really dont know how im meant to get the check to the bank.
Collins says
Dear Sir, I am a nigerian interested in publishing an ebook on Amazon and my target is international audience but I want to know if Ineed to open a dom acct and wat tax information is required.pls advice
Israel Ugbo says
I just finished writing a book and really want to sell online – ebay, amazon etc.. How can I get the done online please.
Israel Ugbo
leedee says
Hello,
I have three books published and would love to have them on amazon. How do I get them on Kindle format and carry on from there.
Tife Adepoju says
hello. just read your post…..please i need help and advise on publishing my book. i have had some offers to publish through international publishing firms like authorhouse but i am also skeptical about how profitable that is since i have to pay and all and i also like this amazon kindle platform….please help me. thanks
okemini says
how do I get paid when I publish my book? can i get paid directly into my local bank account in Nigeria ?
Evie says
Use Payoneer, its great.
bose says
I want to publish on kindle .. I really need some help sir
Stephen says
i want to start Amazon KDP how will i register and receive my payment as a nigerian.pls i need ur response,thanks.
Tunde says
Hi,
I so much appreciate your valued advice. can you recommend a competent editor who can help perfect my newly written book?
Oyetunji Gbenga John says
Thanks for the enlightenment. May God help you as you help others, Amen.
E. Jay says
Thanks man for your article. I want to know: does Nigerian names( Nigerian writers with local names) sells big in amazon?
Olutuase Ifeoluwa says
God bless you. Really apprecite this.
FAMOUS says
HOW DO I OPEN A BLOG TO SELL MY BOOK. TNKS
Gee says
Hi Ikenna,
Thanks for sharing your experience . Quite an eye opener! Please how do I go about self publishing, seeing as I already have a website and platform to reach my desired audience? Thank you as I anticipate your response
Godwin says
Good day sir,
thanks a million for doing this, please
sir i need a step by step guide on how to
publish my books on amazon, also how to
generate traffic and how to collect the payment
thank you sir for your prompt response
Michael says
Hello Sir, please can you help me by sending me the guidelines on how to publish on amazon. thanks.
mandela says
plz sir I really need some help.am hoping publishing my first book in a few months to come.but how can i make available online please
mandela says
’cause I found this page helpful
Francis says
Great article. I will love to sell my books on kindle. I have 16 already on sales via ecwid platform but I want to sell to international audience.More grace.
Kelvin Osita Nwankwo says
if you sign in with KPD.amazon …is easy …the instructions are there
EZEJI EMMANUEL says
Pls I have submitted my book on Amazon kindle, and so far only one buyer has bought it. Please how can I reach a wider audience even if its not African. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014G1C6H8/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_awdm_Ym03vb06JXXZH that is the link
Chiamakaesther says
Pls i want to publish a book online and i want to sell it.i don’t know how to go about it.ps help
Kelvin Osita Nwankwo says
if you sign in with amazon …is easy …the instructions are there
Nicole says
Thanks for an insightful writeup . Please I would like to know the step by step process of selling my book on Amazon Kindle. Thank you.
MIKE says
I NEED HELP ON HOW TO COMPLETE MY ACCOUNT INFORMATION ON AMAZON KDP IN ORDER TO PUBLISH MY BOOK
Dr Sikiru Balogun says
Your observation is true. I try to publish on Amazon and I was told Africa is not covered. Its frustrating after going through the stress of downloading
Bola says
Hello I have four language DVDs in yoruba, igbo, hausa and french that i want to sell on Amazon and eBay. There is also a download version that customer can download straight to their laptops/tablets once payment is made.How can I go about this, considering the fact that I am based in Nigeria
Pst. Joseph says
Hi countryman!
I so much appreciate the information I got from you today. I am done with my writing – ebook – but it’s been headache uploading to lulu because they demand EPUB and the formats and so many other issues they complained about the work are really damping my morale.
Please I experienced fellow Nigerian to help me out.
Again, I have one problem with them, they pay mostly through PayPal and PayPal is restricting Nigerians from receiving money with PayPal accounts.
ABIODUN says
Hi,
Check the lulu website for the formatting guides. Also if you are using Amazon, I encourage you to open a Payoneer account to receive your fund. I have never published on lulu but Payoneer works perfectly with Amazon and I believed it should with lulu.
Also, to reach Nigerian readers, try istiga.com. the site will be launch early next month and if you upload your book early you can benefit from the advertisements and buzz of the launch.
Hachy says
Thanks Abiodun for your comments. Please how can I reach you for guidelines on how to use payoneer for Amazon?
Chimezie Okoye says
Hello sir Sir,
Please I want you to walk me though the process of getting paid from Amazon through payoneer and also how I can reach African audience through other platforms
Afolabi Joel says
Thanks a lot. I don’t really get to comment on blogs, I just read and pass by but you’ve shown to have a magnanimous heart. Your book “how to publish you book on kindle” has been really helpful and considering that you made it free, is being a source of inspiration to me. You’ve shown that not everything is about money.
Thanks Mr IKENNA ODINAKA. I’m rest assured that I have a correspondence to fall back to if I encounter any glitch while trying to upload on KDP.
Thanks once again and God bless.
Lenny says
Eeally educating post, but please how do you sign up to be paid on Amazon.
Ubong Hanson says
Hello, my book can go to any part of world. All that i want is to have it publish online, pleace help. Thanks.
chukwuma says
Hi
I no absolutely nothing about blogging. but
I completed my novel about 5 mouths ago, but I don’t no how to go about the publication because I don’t have money.
here is my my number;08036588090 if de can be any sort of help let me know, I’m ready to take on any deal
Benjgy says
please, kindly reach me via WhatsApp on 07030854301 if it pleases you. I really need to get some info from you. thanks so much
pitan says
Nice and educative post.
Can I have your email?
Beejay says
Good day sir. please must I use a foreign bank account before I can receive payments
Kelvin Osita Nwankwo says
hi Mr Ikenna
would you mind if we chat on whatsapp or facebook? its private
Nancy says
I want to thank u profoundly for this information God bless you. I really want to know how to start a blog as a writer and other platform that one can sell her book
adewole says
Please I have a ebook for sale,… please how will I publish it here
David Vincent says
hello, up to three decades sir, please I publish my book on amazon with system of kdp, I have my amazon credit card but I had not make sales since 2 years ago now, please is african not allow to sell since my target audience is not african only, this is big problems. I have not made any single sale with all my effort, please I need you help in the area of sales aspect of it sir, thank.
Igwe Solomon Ode says
Hey, how can you help me upload my book (a novel) yet to be published on Amazon?
Raphael says
How do I get paid on kdp as a Nigeria and how to sign up for it
Leroy says
Hello
I do creative writing it’s sometimes like a poem and I need help to sell them I’ve searched for websites to no avail
ABIODUN says
Hi everyone,
I strongly agree with Ikenna Odinaka. Amazon comes with a lots of headache for Nigerian authors. They have lots of policies that are disturbing. I.e US tax withholding which claims 40% of your royalty aside from what amazon had deducted, simply because you are not US citizen.
Though amazon is a great platform to sell your book to developed countries but not to Nigerians.
A friend recently introduced me to Istiga.com. it a Nigeria site like Amazon kindle store. They allows you to sell your book and upon registration, they give you a detailed dashboard where you can monitor everything about your books.
Though I haven’t sell a book on istiga.com platform because they were new and when I contact the site admin, they said the site will be launch early next month, that authors can upload their book but have to wait till launching before sales begins.
Anthony says
Hi, Ikenna! I am working on how to properly format my book, written in Msword, into the kindle mobile format. But, do you think a non-fiction book about Nigeria will be of enough interest to Nigerians abroad to generate appreciable sales?
Adeniyi Adekunle says
i just want to be buying and selling ebooks from Amazon; how would i set up ebooks business?
Adeniyi Adekunle says
i just want to be buying and selling ebooks from Amazon; how would i set up my ebook business?
Uche Nwaogu says
Hello Ikenna
God bless you for the enlightenment you offer here to potential authors. May I please ask for your advise on how to go about publishing a manuscript I’ve written – a religious write-up. I wanted to hand over the work to Outskirts Press – for production, printing, distribution and marketing. But I subsequently felt uneasy about them and did not proceed again. Can you recommend any credible Publishers to me? Or would you advise I handle it differently.
Thanks
Uche Nwaogu
Okafor Maxwell Chimezie says
Tell ,me more on how to open Amazon step by step ways and how to run it to earn a living. My number is 08142605035 just give me a flash and I wont hesitate to call
Paschal says
Hello Moderator, every word in this article carries sustainable meaning. Well done,Sir.
I have just written a historical novel that literary agents have likened to Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. I am sure the novel meet a universal appeal even though the setting is about a particular place in Africa. Would you recommend I hit the KDP for sales or use other good platforms?
Onyeka David says
Thanks for your contribution to humanity.
Please, help me, I have written several books, 12 of them and I just opened a blog.Traffic is gradually coming. How can I put my book in my blog such that people can buy them online and pay online?
since Amazon does not favor Africa, what about jumia, konga are they not Africa-centered? How can you help me market my books in their platforms?
Meanwhile, I still want to market just one of my books in Amazon, guide me in details on how to go about this .thanks
Ugoocha says
Good evening sir and thanks for your information on Amazon.
I want to publish on Amazon Igbo Dictionary for Children on Amazon for International Market. Please how do I go about it as Nigerians are restricted from signing up with Amazon? Could you please nourish me with the details, requirements and steps.
Thank you sir.
Aneze Chinwuba says
Ikenna,
I want you to advise me on how to publish on Kindle. My manuscript is 80% ready and I want to publish it on Kindle for the western audience and if it’s possible to publish simultaneously with another publisher in Nigeria for our audience.
Thanks
Br
Mallam Jubril Aminu says
Thanks so much for this illuminating information and guidance entailed in this post. May you be blessed richly(amen). I am a published creative writer, biographer and publisher. Originally, I was searching for a way to be get my works published by Amazon when I stumbled on your write-up that I found highly revealing. Already, I have a collection of poetry, a novel, four biographical works, all published by my outfit. There are other four tittles published by another publisher in Ibadan. Apart from this, I have more than a dozen of manuscripts yet to be published. As a professional writer who want to live on his writing, I need your guide and assistance or collaboration in whatever form you are capable of. Thanks a lot. … Mallam Jubril Aminu, Ibadan, Nigeria.
ISAIAH UNUNG says
Actually i’ve publish 2 books but the third one, i want link to link it to amazon.com but i really know how to follow up with that and i also have a manuscript to sell. I need your guide.
Ambrose says
Pls how do i sell my ebooks from my website as you did. Thanks for educating others.
Ambrose says
Please how do i open payoneer account and use it to receive payment from amazon and those that pay with paypal. Thanks for your usual way of enlightening people. Hoping to hear from you as qulck as possible. Godbles u.
STEVE says
THANKS FoR ALL THE TIPS
MY QUESTIoN PLZZZZZZZZZ
WHAT TAX INFo WILL I SUBMIT oN AMAZoN AS A PUBLISHER FRoM NIGERIA
Owouko says
So which site do I publishe my book it I want to reach Africans
Also please explain the 70% royalty deal I don’t get it thank you
Prosper says
Tnk you sir,for your information,please sir i need guildline on hw to publish my novels is up to 9.i need guildline please
ISAAC UMELO says
Hello Ikenna,
My contact with your column is Divine. I am a 75 year old Engineer with a flair for writing. I have published 4 books with one, a personal story of the Biafra war. Can I send a hard or soft copy to you so you can advice me on sales. My phone, 2348165675973. I livee in Lagos,
Madueke says
Pls how do I sell effectively with my website
Onyebuchi says
I need to know how to set up my payment method and receive payment on book from Amazon in Nigeria. Finding it hard because I just created my Amazon account
Igbo Clifford says
This is disgusting, just published my book and wanted to purchase it with another account (test), but it couldn’t go through.
Uzochukwu Mike P says
This is a sound write up. I have been publishing both digital and paper format of my books on Amazon. I sold over eight copies of my books last two months. The sales are both paper and digital format. For the idea of selling your own e-book by yourself maybe through a personal website, that is a good one. But the fear should be pagarism by fellow Nigerians. Amazon has a way of preventing this through their apps and devices and that’s what makes them the best.
I suggest that we all team up to send individual messages to them appealing that they should add some features to their Apps and devices so that authors from African countries can read at ease as well. Thanks all. Am taking a step on that right away.
vambeh samuel says
how do I get started?
Benson says
Pls I need help on how to published on Amazon 08137003868
Anton says
Good evening sir, what alternate is available.
Kobo?
Boluwatife says
Hello sir,since Nigeria bank are not accepted for receiving our earned money,what other means can we use for receiving our money into our bank account
Oluwayomi says
Hello,
I just wrote am e-book on a health issue. Having it on kindle wouldn’t be a bad idea. But the fact that amazon doesn’t accept Nigerian sellers is also not a good one. How can I deliver my e-book to amazon and get paid in Nigeria?
Success says
Hello sir I’m a Nigerian and I’ll like to request that you help me out with a step by step process on how to beat the odds and a jumpstart how posting on Amazon. Thanks
Bunmi Johnson says
I’m a publisher and author.
Kiymentor me on how I can successful publish my ebook.
Obi says
Ikenna, i have books i want to publish in Amazon and other related platforms, how do i go about it?
Israel Akpan says
Thank you for the information. Unfortunately, I had published my book on amazon and the experience so far is what I now regret because I have a lot of friends here in Nigeria who will want to buy. Please what other international platform can one publish which will also be available to audiences in Africa?
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mhizta gt isaac says
Good day sir
sir i really need your help
ii have written series of books but dont know how to sell nor publiish them.thanks for your prompt respons.
Abayomi Kolawole says
Pls I need your help with registering my bank account as a Nigerian. Cuz it’s like it’s restricted to certain countries.
Emmanuel ADEKPLOVI says
Hello sir, how have you done before for withdraw your money after sales on Amazon.
Eva says
Quiet unfortunate how they refer to that as a worldwide audience when you are restricted from buying certain books. I wouldn’t want to sound hash but they are just not correct upstairs.
Yomi Jerry says
Hi, Admin. Thanks for your efforts in educating people. I have two ebooks for which I created sales pages and even opt-in pages to receive free reports and have them followed up with emails. But the sales have still been terribly poor (1 in a week or two). Can you help please? Also, can I make as high as 1000 sales per month?
Mmesoma says
Hi I’d love a step by step guideline on how to upload my book to amazon. Thank you
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Karesma says
I have an ebook on draft pls share publishing details please
Gift says
Hi good morning help me out please, how do I get paid on Amazon they don’t seem to pay to Nigeria account
Owoeye joshua says
I am writing a novel,with the aim of introducing it to both international and local audience..My question is,being that I am just writing my first book will it be cool to aim for the Amazon kindle.
Efeeloodum Wisdom says
well i’m also having the same points of view as most of you here. concerning the way most websites treats the African’s, it’s quite ugly.
emeka achilefu says
how do I publish my books
Linda says
Hello!
I will like to publish on Amazon kindle. I need help on how to go about it pls.
Franklin says
Thank you very much. I have finished my book and I want an international audience. I need your help in publishing in amazon please.
John says
Thanks very much brother for your infor on selling e-books on amazon. Is there any way 9ja author can sell now on amazon, is there an other sells platform Africans author can sell their books you can recommended. Thanks