Amazon KDP Price Increase & Category Changes, New Book Releases, Indie Author Events & Opportunities
Amazon KDP Price Increase & Category Changes, New Book Releases, Indie Author Events & Opportunities
Indie Author Insider - June 2023
Greetings Indie Author,
Welcome new subscribers: Anne Whemeyer, Audrea Jack, Ferguson, Harold, Mary Louisa Locke, Steve Nicko, Steven Aitchison, and Terr! I hope you get to know some fellow writers here and enjoy discovering indie author events and opportunities.
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Change is indeed the only constant. The Indie Authors Association Newsletter is now the Indie Author Insider to align with my goal of being more personal, focused, and concise.
Speaking of changes, have you heard about the Amazon KDP price increase? You may want to adjust your book prices accordingly.
Until June 19th, you can do a bulk price update on KDP. It’s one click. Quick and easy. I received this pop-up confirmation and message to not make manual changes until the bulk update is complete:
Amazon also made changes to their category selection procedure. You can now select three categories ONLY. They stopped allowing up to ten categories upon request. April Cox of Self-Publishing Made Simple, and Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur explain the KDP changes in more detail.
IngramSpark also made changes. They eliminated their setup fees!
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/a-note-from-the-director-of-ingramspark-no-more-book-setup-fees
This is great news for indie authors looking for an Amazon KDP alternative. IngramSpark is also the popular platform to publish on if you want your books available to bookstores and libraries.
I published my one and only children’s book on IngramSpark, but now with the setup fee eliminated, I may publish more of my books there.
What is your preferred publishing platform? Answer in the comments or on Notes. (Notes is a new space on Substack to share links, posts, quotes, photos, and more. It’s a Twitter-style space for writers!)
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NEW BOOK RELEASES
Samhain (Wheel of the Witch Book 1) by Teresa Keefer
Natalia is a successful witch and medium who owns a magic shop in the French Quarter. She finds solace in her small home in Algiers Point where she grows magical herbs and crystals. Jamie is a solicitor in an Irish village with a talent for reading people's emotions, while his sister has greater magical powers that have recently gone awry. When an ancestor appears to Jamie, only he can perceive her. Their paths cross when Jamie is sent to New Orleans to find a descendant of the original Coven of Sisters. If the descendants fail to form a new coven, their faerie-given powers will disappear forever!
Karlie’s Yummy Dog Treats by Andie LaComb
Do you love making cookies and treats for your dog, but are tired of recipes that have oodles of obscure ingredients? Then this dog cookbook is for you! Author Andie LaComb shares nine of her senior rescue dog-Karlie's favorite treats. Recipes include cookies, muffins, and chews made from ingredients already in your kitchen. Color pictures and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions are included for each recipe. Your dog will love these cookies and treats and you'll have fun making them too.
Do you have a new book launching or recently released? Email kathy@indieauthorsassociation to have it featured in the next Indie Author Insider!
Look for your favorite indie authors at these upcoming book signings & events:
JUNE 2023
Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brian K. Morris at the Pulp Fiction Convention, Doubletree by Hilton Cleveland-Westlake, 1100 Crocker Rd, Westlake, Ohio.
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Brian K. Morris at Indie Author Book Expo at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois.
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. L.B. McGrimm at the Rib Fest & Craft Show, Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 1900 E Main St, Danville, Indiana.
Sunday, June 25, 2-5 p.m., Bob Lowe at National Sports Media Association Book Festival at Bookmarks, 634 W 4th Street in Winston-Salem, N.C.
JULY 2023
Saturday, July 8th, 1-4pm. Charles Kelley, Half Price Books at 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN,
See more events at iaa.llc. Do you have a book signing or event happening you would like added to our Calendar of Events? Email it to: kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com.
INDIE AUTHOR OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to connect with indie authors, meet book lovers, and sell more books? Check out these upcoming opportunities!
Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair, Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5502 Evans Road, Gas City, Indiana which is near the Beaner Linn Park that will be hosting the annual Ducktail Run (part of the James Dean Festival that attracts visitors from around the world). Cost: $50. Register at hoosierindieauthors.com. Questions? Email kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com or teresa.keefer.author@hotmail.com.
Indiana Author Extravaganza, October 6th (10:00 am-2:00 pm), October 7th (10:00 am-5:00 pm), Cambridge City Public Library, 600 W Main St, Cambridge City, IN 47327.
Fees: Option 1: $15.00 (Both Friday and Saturday), Option 2: $10.00 (Guest and single day tables only), Option 1: Full Day/Full Event: Tables set up: Thursday, October 5th: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm (optional), Friday, October 6th: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 7th: 10:00-5:00 pm. Author will supply: Card table/covering, Signage (if desired), Books/Book Easels/signing pens, Card Reader for credit/debit sales (optional), Your own lunch and cash box. Services supplied to Author: Publicity, Water/Coffee, Relief for personal breaks/lunch break, Assistance with set up/tear down (if requested), Speaker’s Spotlight (10 minutes for reading/speaking/Q&A) Chairs, Free WiFi, Authors’ Showcase Table, Tear Down: Friday, October 6th: 1:30-2:00 pm (Friday only participants), Saturday, October 7th: 4:30-5:00 pm. Option 2: Guest Table Author Information, If you would like to participate but cannot commit to the full event, you can purchase (Flat Fee: $10) a spot at one of our “Guest Tables”. (Guest Tables are limited and reserved on a first come first serve basis.), Guest Table Time Slots: Friday: 10:00-12:00, Friday: 12:00-2:00, Saturday: 10:00-12:00, Saturday: 12:00-2:00. Author will supply the following: Signage (if desired), Books/Book Easels/signing pens, Card Reader for credit/debit sales (optional). Your own cash box. Services supplied to Author: Ready to use table with cover, Chairs, Publicity, Water/Coffee, Relief for personal breaks/lunch break, Assistance with set up/tear down (if requested), Speaker’s Spotlight (10 minutes for reading/speaking/Q&A), Free WiFi, Authors’ Showcase Table. If you are interested in being an attending author at this event, please complete the contract and mail it along with a check or money order to: Friends of the Library, Cambridge City Public Library, 600 W Main St, Cambridge City, IN 47327. Deadline: July 1, 2023.
Check out the indie authors who will be attending the Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair…
Andie LaComb, Bess Sturgis, Beth Powers, Brian K. Morris, Charles Kelly, L.B. McGrimm, Kathy Gerstorff, Leland Gamson, M.A. Koontz, and Teresa Keefer.
Special thanks to Indie Author Insider founding members: Bess Sturgis and John Sherman.
Thank you for supporting indie authors. We appreciate you!
Thanks for reading Indie Author Insider #38 (June 2023). I hope you found it helpful. You are invited to share info about your books, events, and what you would like to see in future updates by emailing me!
Kathy Gerstorff
kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com