When you’re in the middle of a great read, the last thing you want to do is put down your book on Kindle to cook dinner, fold your laundry, or wash the dishes. Instead of trying to continue reading while doing chores, you can ask Alexa, the assistant on your Amazon Echo, read to you […]
How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited
July 22, 2019 By
Did you sign-up for Kindle Unlimited by accident? Amazon has set up its Kindle book detail pages with deceptively labeled buttons which say “Read now for free.” Those buttons link to a place where it’s easy to accidentally enroll in Kindle Unlimited, the $9.99/month unlimited reading program. The button text and placement above the “buy […]
Top 10 Strangest Books on Amazon
July 9, 2019 By
Amazon first opened up its Kindle Direct Publishing in 2007. Since then authors have had 12+ years to publish anything they want to write as Kindle book. And to be sure there are some strange and downright weird titles among the 3 million books now available on Kindle. We have poured over the massive collection […]
How to Borrow Kindle Books from the Library
May 8, 2019 By
Did you know you can borrow library books without having to leave your house? Plus the library will deliver them directly to your Kindle device or Kindle app. With OverDrive, accessing eBooks from your local library is easy and completely free, plus you can borrow materials from over 40,000 libraries around the globe. You’ll find audiobooks, […]
What is a Kindle Book ASIN?
April 24, 2019 By
An ASIN, which stands for Amazon Standard Identification Number, is a unique 10-digit code that Amazon assigns to all products for sale on its site. Each ASIN is a unique identifier that Amazon uses internally to track inventory, sales, rankings, make recommendations for other products and much more. If you sell your book or anything […]
How to Find and Correct Mistakes in Your Kindle Book with KDP’s eBook Quality Dashboard
April 10, 2019 By
In March 2019 Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) released a new eBook Quality Dashboard to inform authors about typos, format issues, and other mistakes or quality issues detected inside their Kindle books. KDP’s New eBook Quality Dashboard The new KDP dashboard can be accessed from your bookshelf here: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf. If you have quality issues to review, […]
How to Change Your “Look Inside the Book” Preview on Amazon?
March 24, 2019 By
The Look Inside the Book program offered by Amazon allows readers to preview several pages of a book before purchasing it. All Kindle books are automatically enrolled in this free program 7 days after a Kindle book goes live. But authors often have trouble selecting the exact pages they want to preview, or changing their […]
How to Send Docs and PDFs to Your Kindle
March 19, 2019 By
Did you know that you can read your favorite articles, documents, and even .pdfs on your Kindle device? Imagine it. No more printing out files or reading from your PC. Reading documents on your Kindle lets you be free to carry them on the go and read them without ads, pop ups or notifications that […]
How to Turn Your Book into an Audiobook
March 14, 2019 By
Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), an Amazon platform, offers a simple way for published authors to produce audiobook versions of their novels. Creating an audiobook allows authors to reach a much wider audience and to reach fans who prefer audio books over print or ebooks. The convenience and popularity of audiobooks creates an ideal new format […]
Why Do Men Read on the Toilet?
November 27, 2018 By
Reading while on the toilet is a common habit for many men and boys, much to the chagrin of germaphobes and people who don’t read on the toilet. It can feel as though your son or husband spends a long, long time in the bathroom, scrolling through their Facebook feed, reading a book or diving […]
How to Write Your Book on a Phone
November 27, 2018 By
For busy writers, convenience and flexibility while writing is crucial. Using a notebook or laptop are two popular options for aspiring authors, but these both have their drawbacks. Many people don’t carry their notebooks or laptops wherever they go, so they may forget their great story idea before they’re able to jot it down. One […]
How to Give a Kindle Book as a Gift
November 25, 2018 By
If you’re not sure what to give to a friend, coworker or your book-loving aunt for a Christmas or birthday gift, you can never go wrong with giving someone an eBook by their favorite author or one that you highly recommend. Not only is it a thoughtful gesture, but it’s also quick and easy to […]
The Future of Kindle
November 22, 2018 By
Improvements in technology have increased exponentially in just the past few decades alone, and they show no sign of slowing down. Kindle e-readers are at the forefront of innovation and have changed the way millions of people read. Since 2007, 10 different generations of the Kindle have been released, each one with better features than […]
How to Change Your Kindle Country of Residence
November 8, 2018 By
Have you ever been looking forward to reading an eBook only to find out that you can’t purchase it in your country? It can be frustrating and confusing. Amazon doesn’t need to ship an eBook, so why can’t you purchase the latest novel by your favorite US or UK author? Why aren’t the same eBooks […]
Top 7 Forums for Romance Authors
October 29, 2018 By
Whether you’re already a published author or an aspiring romance writer, you could benefit from joining an online community of enthusiastic readers and fellow writers who share your passion for romance. A forum can help you get valuable feedback on your work, find ways to overcome writer’s block, connect with other authors, or even find […]
How to View You Kindle Books Order History
October 25, 2018 By
Do you want to see all the books you’ve ever ordered on your Kindle? Or do you want to know if you accidentally purchased a book on Kindle? If you’re unsure which books you’ve purchased on Kindle, you’re not alone! Before you try to purchase the same book twice, read on to find how surprisingly […]
What You Should Know about the Waterproof Kindle
October 24, 2018 By
There is nothing quite as relaxing as laying in the tub, head back, reading a great book. Sadly, with just one quick splash, the whole mood can be ruined. Your bubbles are flattened, your hair gets wet, but worst of all—your books gets soaked or your Kindle gets ruined. Fortunately, you don’t have to be […]
How to Spot Fake Book Reviews on Amazon
October 22, 2018 By
When it comes to purchasing a new book for your Kindle, you want to make sure that you are really going to enjoy the book. Most of us look at the cover, read the book description and then read the book’s reviews. It’s the 3-step process to deciding on a new book. We rely heavily on what other […]
4 Tips to Massively Grow Your Amazon Following
October 18, 2018 By
When selling your book on Amazon, you can’t simply list your title on the massive eCommerce site and wait for the sales to roll in. You need to make readers aware of your book, and then keep them interested in your work and updated on your new books. Fortunately, Amazon is helping with that process […]
Free eBook Downloads
October 6, 2018 By
Are you an avid reader on a budget? Reading books on your Kindle is convenient, but purchasing book downloads can get expensive. Before you get tempted to turn to illegal torrent sites that often hurt the profits of your favorite authors, check out these resources where you can find over 70,000 free ebook downloads directly […]
Kindle Owners Lending Library Explained
September 27, 2018 By
For avid readers, Amazon Prime offers seemingly endless ways to discover and enjoy e-books at little to no cost. Many Prime members may not realize how much great reading material is right at their fingertips. One feature, the Kindle Owners Lending Library (KOLL), gives those with Kindle devices access to hundreds of thousands of titles […]
How to Return a Kindle Book for a Refund
September 26, 2018 By
Did you accidentally buy a Kindle book and now want to return it for a refund? It’s a surprisingly common mistake. Maybe you bought a book thinking that it was free and it wasn’t. Or maybe you bought it without noticing that it’s the second book of a series of which you have not read […]
First Reads: Amazon’s Little Known Free Book Program
September 21, 2018 By
Amazon Prime members in the US and UK might be happy to learn about one of the hidden benefits or Prime membership: First Reads (formerly known as Kindle First). First Reads gives Prime users special access to a select group of newly released books before they’re available to the general public. From this selection, readers […]
What’s Amazon Prime Reading?
September 19, 2018 By
Most Amazon Prime members are well acquainted with the bevy of streaming options included with their membership, but many may not know about one super cool book benefit: Amazon Prime Reading. This feature gives bookworms access to about 1,000 books and magazines that can be read on any Kindle, computer, or smartphone. Amazon describes its […]
