Just published my first book on KDP — what actually worked for you to get sales beyond just listing on Amazon?
I just published a patient advocacy guide on Amazon KDP — both Kindle and paperback. Wrote it in three days, got it live, and now I’m realizing I have no marketing plan whatsoever.
I work full time in healthcare operations and I am genuinely strapped for time. I am not trying to become a content creator or build a whole social media presence around this. I just want the book to reach the people who need it.
For context it is a practical guide written by a registered nurse for family members navigating a hospital stay for a loved one. There is a real audience for it. I just do not know how to find them without spending hours I do not have.
For those of you who have published on KDP — what actually moved the needle for you beyond just being listed on Amazon? Specifically looking for: • Low effort strategies that work passively • Whether Amazon ads are worth it for a new author with no reviews yet • How you got your first handful of reviews • Any platforms or communities where you shared the book that actually converted to sales • What you wish you had done in the first 30 days
Not looking for anything that requires me to post daily or build a brand from scratch. Just realistic strategies from people who have actually done this.
Appreciate any insight from this community. This group is part of the reason I finally stopped giving away my knowledge for free and packaged it into something I can sell.