Review: A lot of practical information for authors and would-be authors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2013
Kindle Book Millionaire is a single volume that includes four previously published books by author Anbu Rayappan. In these books, the author lays out his own step-by-step instructions for self-publishing e-books - specifically Amazon Kindle books - and making scads of money. "Millionaire" may be a bit overstated, but the fact is that a number of indie authors have been very successful with Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing, so who's to say it can't happen.The first book, Money Making Machine, describes the author's approach to self-publishing and selling books for Kindle. Surprisingly, he downplays the importance of using author blogs and the social media, claiming that they're largely a waste of time unless you're already a celebrity. He then describes the four steps he uses to write a book.The second book, Non-Fiction Writing Machine, delves into the mechanics of the writing itself, focusing on nonfiction books. But even before the writing begins, the most important step is the research to find subjects that interest enough readers to have a significant sales potential. (If no one is interested in widgets anymore, don't write a book about how to build a better widget.)The third book, Unlimited Books Sales Machine, describes the author's strategies for promoting and selling his books. He emphasizes the importance of writing a compelling description of the book, one that includes so-called "power words" that make an impact on readers. He also has advice on what not to include in the book description.In the fourth book, Titles & Covers That Sell, the author compares a book cover with the front yard of a house that's for sale: an attractive yard will encourage a prospective buyer to enter the house, while an unattractive yard creates a bad impression and lack of interest. This book is concise but has a lot of practical information on creating book titles and cover designs. Fiction and nonfiction books have different requirements, and these differences are noted.The four-volume book contains a lot of ideas that indie authors can put to good use immediately in their writing and publishing endeavors. For a would-be author who's on the fence about taking the plunge, the information in the book may be just what they need to have the confidence to get started.A review copy of the book was provided by the author.