Amazon KDP Comments Summary

Negative Experiences with Amazon KDP

Authors shared horror stories of book removal, account bans, and royalty issues.
Lack of transparency from Amazon in reasoning for account actions.
Some suggested reaching out to professional organizations like RWA, Author's Guild, SFWA, ALLi for assistance.
AI algorithms flagged some content, leading to banishment.
Distrust in Amazon's policies and practices, causing authors to explore alternative publishing platforms.

Persistence when facing account issues was highlighted, with advice to keep reaching out and seeking resolution.
Joining reliable writing communities and seeking professional help were recommended strategies.
Professional collaborations and addressing Amazon's inconsistencies with other services highlighted.
Avoiding review circles and paid reviews was advised to prevent potential issues.

Various book genres and publication types were mentioned by users.
Recommendations provided for portfolio reviews and potential work collaborations.
Resources such as hiring a writer for content improvement suggested.

Some advised against low/no content publishing on Amazon KDP.
Mixed opinions on potential success on KDP, emphasizing the need for hard work and marketing efforts.
Distrust and skepticism towards Amazon's review and AI processes, leading to fears of account bans.
Some users shared personal experiences and monetary earnings from KDP.
Recurring theme of seeking better communication and clarification from Amazon regarding account actions.