The KDP model has made publishing more accesible but the 80% market share also creates some interesting dynamics. Authors essentially have to play by Amazon's algorithm rules for visibility. Your point about the first 30 days being critical aligns with how they weight new releases in their recommendation engine.
Yes and I’m of the mindset that it’s easier for me to just learn to play the game rather than trying to change the game, but your point is well made and it’s something I’ve noticed as they expand to other areas like prescriptions and groceries. They own all the markets at this point.
This is a great primer for anyone thinking of getting into self-publishing. And never before in the history of writing has there been a better time to be an author. Carpe Diem!
The KDP model has made publishing more accesible but the 80% market share also creates some interesting dynamics. Authors essentially have to play by Amazon's algorithm rules for visibility. Your point about the first 30 days being critical aligns with how they weight new releases in their recommendation engine.
Yes and I’m of the mindset that it’s easier for me to just learn to play the game rather than trying to change the game, but your point is well made and it’s something I’ve noticed as they expand to other areas like prescriptions and groceries. They own all the markets at this point.
This is a great primer for anyone thinking of getting into self-publishing. And never before in the history of writing has there been a better time to be an author. Carpe Diem!