KDP Accounts Terminated and Suspended: Do This NOW

Your account could be at risk without even knowing it!
Watch Next - More Reasons for KDP Account Termination: • 3 More Ways to KDP Acc...
One of the most common questions I get asked and that appear in the KDP forums are around the subject of KDP accounts terminated, banned, suspended or warned. It is a serious problem and you may be at risk without even knowing it. For many people an Amazon Kindle Publishing Account provides a significant proportion of their monthly income and is sometimes their only source of income. Therefore, it is essential to protect that account and avoid a warning, suspension as it can lead to a ban or termination. I look at the common causes of getting an account blocked and what you can do to prevent it. I discuss what you can do if you get a warning or termination and then strategies to continue earning money online.
Tools and Resources I use:
Gumroad Shop for Keywords and Interiors: paulmarles.gumroad.com
Creative Fabrica: bit.ly/3XLaKoc
Canva: bit.ly/paulcanva
Publisher Rocket: bit.ly/2ThC390
Helium 10 (50% off and 10% off Deals): bit.ly/334S3A3
Book Bolt (Use paul20 to get 20% OFF): bit.ly/3jY7K2L
Vecteezy: bit.ly/3z6AApA
Tubebuddy: www.Tubebuddy.com/paultube
0:00 Introduction
3:21 KDP Duplicate Content
5:59 KDP Trademark Infringement
9:14 KDP Multiple Accounts
10:17 KDP Accounts
11:54 What to Do
On this channel I have many videos on how to create KDP Amazon books and build an online income using your computer from home to create a second or full online income. Check out the New to KDP Publishing link above to get started.
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! The examples in this video are for illustration purposes only. It is your responsibility to check the terms and conditions and license agreement of any software or graphical element you use or download from third party vendors.
EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will earn money using the techniques and ideas in this video. This is not financial advice or investment advice. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Your level of success in attaining the results claimed in this video will require commitment, hard-work, experience and knowledge. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the information in this video is accurate but we cannot represent that the website(s) mentioned in this video are free from errors. You expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in this video.
About this video - This video looks at the problem of getting your KDP account terminated and how to prevent it.
Instagram: / paulmarles
Twitter: / paulmarles
Website: paulmarles.com

Пікірлер: 465

  • @paulmarles
    @paulmarles3 жыл бұрын

    Watch Next on More Reasons for KDP Account Bans - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYeaysSIlrS9org.html

  • @DuaneStanley

    @DuaneStanley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul, I saw that video. My particular project has not been uploaded onto Kindle yet or KDP whatever they call it I have a company doing the formatting editing proofreading and cover I was just looking for assistance on uploading it myself or having a professional like yourself help me upload it onto Amazon platforms I was just curious what your fee would be if there is such a thing that you do for people

  • @sheebaartclub

    @sheebaartclub

    11 ай бұрын

    Okeyb, I will look ,thanks for advise.

  • @davidclark573

    @davidclark573

    4 ай бұрын

    I was scammed for close to 4 thousand dollars by Amazon KDP Publications

  • @c88485

    @c88485

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! If the commercial rights to IP are constantly changing, how can you know your "OK to use for commercial and print on demand" IP does not suddenly change rights? Thanks!

  • @TheBrettmh
    @TheBrettmh3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul! I was planning to start a new pen name under a new account but you saved me from that big mistake!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @knowledgehub4916

    @knowledgehub4916

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles please give me your what's up number ?

  • @anthonysilburn-guy381

    @anthonysilburn-guy381

    3 жыл бұрын

    When you fill in your book details you can put in different author names, no need for multiple accounts.

  • @gareththomas3234
    @gareththomas3234 Жыл бұрын

    My sales are growing month over month & I am close to $1k a week this month. I awoke this morning to a terminated account with a link to contact them. I checked my emails & there was a message about a book published 6 years ago & the content being freely available online. They requested that I remove titles with similar content. First I had to reply to the email promising to do this. Then I unpublished all of my old non selling titles - I dunno how many maybe 100 or even more. The less they have to complain about the better. I think they have too many publishers & this problem will only get worse. I intend to upload my titles to Lulu & set up a shopify store. Gotta have a backup plan.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you get your account back?

  • @meryemcs7613
    @meryemcs76133 жыл бұрын

    Very good, thanks Paul👍👍

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome.

  • @shakur07
    @shakur072 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I was banned, 5 years working hard on this platform and ended up suddenly when I began to publish coloring books like you.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that.

  • @MrsChybowska

    @MrsChybowska

    Жыл бұрын

    @shancker2727 did you manage to get your account back?

  • @c88485

    @c88485

    3 ай бұрын

    Did you ever get your account back?

  • @linhanhoffical1421
    @linhanhoffical14213 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. Thanks

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome.

  • @quarmouch1
    @quarmouch13 жыл бұрын

    Always helpful thanks a lot, Paul :)

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 👍

  • @marialybelgiovane
    @marialybelgiovane3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul!!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 🙏

  • @AIMaskWoman
    @AIMaskWoman3 жыл бұрын

    Great advice. Keep up the great work👍

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @AIMaskWoman

    @AIMaskWoman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles you're welcome :)

  • @donnadrysdale1773
    @donnadrysdale17732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul for your comprehensive explanation it is greatly appreciated. #####

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. Glad you found the content useful.

  • @victoriarandazzo2462
    @victoriarandazzo24622 жыл бұрын

    Good to know, thanks!

  • @crysjoseph9597
    @crysjoseph95972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul. I received an email yesterday and it stated precisely what my account was temporarily suspended for. I published a few no content books with pokemon characters

  • @simonsharp3319

    @simonsharp3319

    2 жыл бұрын

    yep - that would do it.

  • @spaizemunkie4397
    @spaizemunkie43973 жыл бұрын

    Useful info dude! 😀 Thanks. Merry Xmas 🎄 and a healthy and safe New year 🍻🎉

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    And to you too. Thank you for watching all this time. Good luck for next year. 😊

  • @MasterFeiFongWong
    @MasterFeiFongWong11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for info. :)

  • @funambuleasca4569
    @funambuleasca45692 жыл бұрын

    today my account has been closed for few " beginner mistakes''....I really worked hard to make notebooks covers as diverse and original as possible, after so much work I find it very frustrating....

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry to hear that.

  • @carianin5293

    @carianin5293

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that seems to be a pattern. You are not alone.

  • @KellyannpCancook1

    @KellyannpCancook1

    Жыл бұрын

    This just happened to me aswell, and yes it is very frustrating. I didn't even get an email.

  • @kaleenawilson2393

    @kaleenawilson2393

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you just get your account reinstated?

  • @kaleenawilson2393

    @kaleenawilson2393

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KellyannpCancook1 Did you get your account back? I have been emailing them for two weeks now - with zero response

  • @mrunknowne0970
    @mrunknowne09703 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up man

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @MariaCruzChinea10
    @MariaCruzChinea103 жыл бұрын

    Ohh my goshhhh I am going back to your very first video. I am watching all,,, This is really great information. And I am into this now. I created 10 Notebooks already but I want to expand to other stuff.. I love you for having this available. Thank You,, :>)

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's very kind of you to say. Thank you.

  • @catharinef.40
    @catharinef.40 Жыл бұрын

    I just had mine closed this week and I still don't understand why. I have gone back and forth with them and they are basically telling me it isn't their policy to tell why??? WTH???? They can shut down your business, keep your royalties and not explain why or give you a chance to fix or explain. It seems very shady to me.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm very sorry to hear that. I understand how frustrating it is.

  • @Quesofrito100
    @Quesofrito1003 жыл бұрын

    Could you make a video of how to interpret the sales reports? especially now that it has changed

  • @ThatHolisticMom
    @ThatHolisticMom3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, can you make a video about your investing journey and what do you advice us in getting started

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do.

  • @kadihech5257
    @kadihech52573 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot captain, very useful as usual. May I ask if there is a limit to 'pen names' we use?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    No limit as far as I’m aware.

  • @heatherlandaker2524
    @heatherlandaker2524 Жыл бұрын

    Hello and thank you from the great videos. My account was suspended today. I posted a 369 Manifestation journal and was told I didn't hold the necessary rights. However, I see 100's of similar journals, some of which even mention Tesla. I am so confused by this.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not familiar with 369. Unfortuantely, even if other books are getting away with it, if your book gets picked up on a manual review it can be a problem.

  • @MyFreedomEmpire
    @MyFreedomEmpire3 жыл бұрын

    Really great information! Just do the right thing and your account will be ok 😊

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly 👍👍

  • @oliwia2586
    @oliwia25863 жыл бұрын

    This video can help many newcomers to this topic and not only. If you're serious about this business, the whole truth is in this video. I don't turn off ads for a job well done 👍

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @Rebecca640
    @Rebecca640 Жыл бұрын

    My account had been closed today, maybe because I bought a coloring book from etsy and uploaded it. I think its not allowed to upload the same book which has been uploaded by someone else before. Another issue I had: kdp said that the statement by the author leads to confusion among buyers. But I used this name in other books which were live and had no problems. maybe a bot recognizes a lot of things as wrong that aren't wrong, and if that happens more often, you get banned. This means, you can't do anything against it, all you do could be wrong 😢

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear you had you're account closed. I know it's very frustrating.

  • @annashavladze1104
    @annashavladze11042 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information. I do wonder in this case how do two people work with same internet?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    It should be ok but it is a slight risk.

  • @kevanembleton2030
    @kevanembleton20303 жыл бұрын

    another great well explained video Paul,

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @Marcuz82it
    @Marcuz82it3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Thanks Paul! One question on the sales report: does the report tab quantities include the advertised copies sold or only the organic ones? I thought it included everything, but the ADV sales are higher than the ones in report tab and also the daily quantities don't match...

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is all. But the sales report is books sent off from Amazon. So there will always be a slight disparity.

  • @Marcuz82it

    @Marcuz82it

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles Interesting, thanks a lot!

  • @mrsgalindo7
    @mrsgalindo73 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Im studying up before I create my KDP account. Im kinda worried I'm going to unintentionally mess up. Like if i end up having a similar design to someone else. What do you recommend for avoiding something like that Just browse books available? I'd imagine that would take excruciatingly long.😔 I'm determined to make this work for me. Thank you for the great advice. New subscriber. 🥰

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s unlikely you’ll end up with a similar design as the options for creating covers is almost limitless.

  • @mrsgalindo7

    @mrsgalindo7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.💙😌

  • @startingfingerstyle
    @startingfingerstyle3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, really enjoying your vids..... excellent presentation skills. Super quick question. Presumably if I wanted to do some lined notebooks, squared notebooks, dotty notebooks etc and each of those with several different cover designs, that would be okay? I guess this wouldn't raise red flags for duplication issues, due to the nature of the product? Also true for record books for various hobbies? Is that okay or do I have the wrong end of the stick?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's absolutely fine and yes, also tru for record books for different hobbies would be fine. Good idea.

  • @chariots8x230
    @chariots8x2303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video! It is helpful, but it also leaves me with a few questions. *1)* Duplicate content seems a little bit vague. What exactly qualities as duplicate content? *2)* Also, how do they know if I have the licensing to use certain content? Do I have to enter this information somewhere to prove that I have the licensing? (maybe this is a silly question but I’m really not sure how this kind of thing works) *3)* What if I decide to make a separate account for KDP instead of using my personal account that I use to buy stuff? Would that be against the rules? I would technically only have one KDP account, even if I have 2 Amazon accounts with different login information. It’s just that one account would be only for personal use and the other for KDP. I was thinking of doing this because I don’t want to mix my personal account with KDP, but now I’m wondering if that’s against the rules.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    1. Duplicate content is one piece of content identical to another. 2. They don’t but if your content blatantly breaches trademark they will contact you or if your content gets reported they might ask for proof. 3. I would email KDP support and ask for clarification.

  • @chariots8x230

    @chariots8x230

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles Thank you for clarifying these parts to me :)

  • @SharonFitzgerald
    @SharonFitzgerald Жыл бұрын

    My account was terminated after publishing over 250 print books, ebooks, and an audiobook since 2014 and I am not going down without a fight. I need a contact for KDP - all I get are bots replying. Please share if anyone knows how to get through or a lawyer that can help.

  • @tonynwatu1477

    @tonynwatu1477

    3 ай бұрын

    Were you able to get your account back?

  • @abdsamadlouza20
    @abdsamadlouza203 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul , I've uploaded a while ago some books that are copyrighted. and now I just realized that Amazon KDP can delete my account in this case. The question is if I unpublished these books will I'm able to skip the warning or delete my account KDP?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    It will certainly help but no guarantee.

  • @SoundOfSilence9
    @SoundOfSilence97 ай бұрын

    Hello Paul! Thanks for the video. Please tell me, when you got your account suspended for using VA for ratings, do you have a chance to get it back?... Thank you!

  • @MinoDM
    @MinoDM3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul! What about doing notebooks or journals? They usually have the same interior and the only difference is the cover. There is any problem to do many of them?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s is fine.

  • @istinamari5135

    @istinamari5135

    Жыл бұрын

    I just got terminated for this exact thing

  • @HazeemDelyemen
    @HazeemDelyemen3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Great Video If one of my family has a KDP account and use the same router is it cause a problem for the accounts?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Potentially if it’s the same op address. You may be ok. I only say it as it is a potential risk.

  • @Quesofrito100

    @Quesofrito100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles I asked Amazon and they replied that there was no problem for another family member to have an account and use the same Wi-Fi. I created an account for my wife in case something happens to mine one day ...

  • @annehopkins3224
    @annehopkins32242 жыл бұрын

    Have you made a video about account closures that have been made by mistake? If so, how do I regain access to sales reports? My royalty payments keep coming in, but I can't do anything on the website under my account.

  • @petstv145
    @petstv1452 жыл бұрын

    Can I create a new account with a new internet network, a new computer, and a new bank account without the site discovering this?

  • @RodneySanders
    @RodneySanders2 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry if you have an updated video on this topic. But for #4, I have someone in my house with their own KDP, with their own business model. I reached out to Amazon (KDP) to make sure this is ok with us being on the same internet and living in the same house, and they sent a note telling me it is fine. So if I get an email in the future, I will use this as my defense. But our portfolio is 100% different and with NO overlap in our products. My suggestion would be to reach out before any bans happen if you live with someone with a KDP account.

  • @MisterPotter

    @MisterPotter

    2 жыл бұрын

    that email won't save you when the time comes, kdp staff have been known to give different versions.

  • @RodneySanders

    @RodneySanders

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah… pretty sure if they decide to screw me over they fully can 😂

  • @TheMagicman1971
    @TheMagicman19713 жыл бұрын

    I have had some success with Smashwords. I am still in good standing with KDP, but I like to not put all of my eggs in one basket.

  • @emilyf7245
    @emilyf72452 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, love your helpful videos. If I, and another member of my family (in the same household) both have a seperate kdp account on our own laptops and publish books, will we get our accounts suspended?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should be ok if you use separate emails and bank accounts. But there is no 100% guarantee.

  • @MRRIONIXVINES
    @MRRIONIXVINES Жыл бұрын

    I have not done any of this violent rule , but also Amazon terminated my account

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that.

  • @auntyinge
    @auntyinge Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul, for this video. I received an alert email Monday 12. June 2023 11PM and 60min later I received an email with a suspension of my account - even though the first email granted me 5 days to make the modifications they asked for. I saw this in the morning and with the account saying closed, I have had no chance to amend anything..... I have emailed them back and not heard anything thus far.... very very frustrating :) Strangely I can see that Amazon is still selling 2 of my books... I thought when the account is suspended all my products would be suspended ? - have you come across this ? I guess I just have to wait and see if I receive a reply. Would you recommend I try alternative platforms like IngramSpark, Etzy or Barnes Nobles ? Thank you again for all your guidance, Inge

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear your acount was suspended. I'm not sure if sales stop when an account is suspended. probably when it is terminated. IngramSpark is a poular alternative.

  • @jonesh6204
    @jonesh62042 жыл бұрын

    In transferring my book from Wattpad to kdp, do I take it all down from Wattpad or is it okay to leave 10% of it on Wattpad to keep the reviews and reads?

  • @ThePutujuciDjindas
    @ThePutujuciDjindas3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, I was wondering whether logging in from different devices could endanger your account. Eg. I'm logged in on my mobile, tablet and PC. Have you ever heard of someone having issues with this? These are on the same wifi interent connection with the same IP address. How about when you go outside and want to check your account and use your mobile data? Would that trigger the security algorithm? Should we log in ONLY on our home computer and nothing else? Thanks for these informative videos. They help a lot!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, what you describe is fine. I do that all the time.

  • @fasiklugman4948
    @fasiklugman49483 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul. Love your videos. Do you think it will be a problem if I have two accounts? One for buying and one for selling. I use one phone number for both of them. Thank you for your videos. God bless

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's against Amazon's Terms of Service.

  • @NightFireXD
    @NightFireXD3 жыл бұрын

    Oh oh! question Captain Paul...What about signing my 'own name' to my own work when i go to publish it on KDP?? I had made these beautiful textures wondering what i was going to do with them ...they make awesome Notebook and Journal covers but I am all new to this. P.S. I make my covers with GIMP and Canva. PPS -omg ty for all the resources they have been so helpful. You are so awesome - Namiste

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can sign your own name.

  • @hajiimpressions8113
    @hajiimpressions81133 жыл бұрын

    I'm just starting out, and frankly I'm almost afraid to proceed. I think I have a couple of random emails from the years that I've been an Amazon customer. Should I call KDP to make sure that everything is ok? What if accidentally used a different email address that I was on?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    What exactly are you afraid of?

  • @lynneg6584
    @lynneg65843 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, loving your videos so helpful thank you. How do I close an old kdp account I opened years ago, I now have a new one and am afraid of being classed as having 2 accounts. many thanks

  • @lynneg6584

    @lynneg6584

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, I've dug deeper in amazon and found how to do it, it's now closed. Thank you so much for your teaching videos, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and help.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Glad you found them useful.

  • @geordanrichardson8855

    @geordanrichardson8855

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm having the same issue. How did you close your account down? Did you have to contact Amazon?

  • @lynneg6584

    @lynneg6584

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@geordanrichardson8855 yes I had to contact Amazon and say I no longer needed that account, they were great and deleted it no problem.

  • @Sh3LaLa
    @Sh3LaLa3 жыл бұрын

    I know that I opened an account under a different email address a while ago so thanks for the heads up! The issue I have is that I was going to get mine going and then show my parents how to do their own account and we live together. How can they terminate if the accounts have different names and bank accounts?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should be ok especially if you make sure to use different email addresses.

  • @bellashiny9763
    @bellashiny97632 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I was terminated in Merch by Amazon 3years ago and now Im considering to try KDP. Do you think I should make a different KDP account with whole new information like name, address, bank info etc since it's also controlled by Amazon? your answer would be really helpful!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you would be ok.

  • @tobuildagreenhouse
    @tobuildagreenhouse3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul I'm in the UK. I would like to know are you using a UK bank for getting your payments or US account

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    UK bank account.

  • @Maghribi_Forever
    @Maghribi_Forever3 жыл бұрын

    Paul. We need a video about automation uploading

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t do that. Not something I recommend.

  • @dsbo1507

    @dsbo1507

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles Why not? Ban Risk?

  • @xptechmikie
    @xptechmikie7 ай бұрын

    Are you saying then that if someone had uses an IP from a VPN that was once used by somebody else that got terminated that it would be the IP that distinguishes if an account can be terminated or not?

  • @corydasilva1893
    @corydasilva18932 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul love your video's. I have Made almost 10 books now and some of them I have been using interiors from creative fabrica. I have noticed that some of my books have the same interior as other books in the same keyword. Is this ok? Will I run into issues in the future? The book in question is a Log book fyi

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    If it’s a log book it should be ok.

  • @SimranSweetsim1598Seth
    @SimranSweetsim1598Seth2 жыл бұрын

    @paul. If I make plain note books with simple plain lines and having multiple covers, then also KDP will ban the account?

  • @richardmiklos466
    @richardmiklos4662 ай бұрын

    I got a termination email and I have NO idea why. I'm wondering: IF someone knew you were selling books on Amazon and they wanted to cause you trouble, COULD they open an account, with an invented email and YOUR name, so you would have two accounts open, even though you don't know about it, and THAT'S why you got terminated?

  • @sonic_devo
    @sonic_devo3 жыл бұрын

    If I'm using Canva images to create my covers, how do I properly attribute the image for the cover? Or is it even necessary? Do I select "I own the copyright..." or "This is a public domain work"?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Licensing information and information regarding attributes will be in the canva site. You normally tick you own the copyright unless the content is public domain work.

  • @Sanjay-mp1xd

    @Sanjay-mp1xd

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about crello background images. Can i use these images for book covers...they say we can use for commercial and personal use. But information is not clear that we can sell the content created using crello background

  • @SMourjane
    @SMourjane3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I have a question though: if I buy an interior from creativefabrica, and say another one also buys it, and we use it on our respective covers, would it be safe ?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the interior. Log books are fine. If it’s something like a coloring book or puzzle book I always advise changing it a little.

  • @rose-rs5ul

    @rose-rs5ul

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles I changed a lot on my book and they blocked the book completely.

  • @pinkpopsubliminals
    @pinkpopsubliminals2 жыл бұрын

    I had a book denied because it said I have too many blank pages. But on all the pages I had the word sketch book at the bottom. I already have a published book with sketch book on their. So I don't understand.

  • @Gaaraluver17
    @Gaaraluver172 жыл бұрын

    So would recipe book fall in the same category as lined paged book since there is only so many way you can change the layout?

  • @Mrcool179
    @Mrcool1793 жыл бұрын

    I think I'm addicted to making books 😂😂 just started yesterday and I've already made 15 unique covers. Using interiors from creative Fabrica. I find the bottleneck in pushing these books out is making a good title/subtitle and description/keywords etc. Any tips on making the upload process faster?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Create yourself a template and use a spreadsheet.

  • @zouhairlaghrissi92

    @zouhairlaghrissi92

    3 жыл бұрын

    can we create multiple book with different colour for same design

  • @Mrcool179

    @Mrcool179

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@zouhairlaghrissi92 yes

  • @kevanembleton2030
    @kevanembleton20303 жыл бұрын

    how come there is NO subtitles on this video ???? have you changed settings Paul??

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea. I haven’t changed any settings.

  • @therelaxationgirl3853
    @therelaxationgirl3853 Жыл бұрын

    I published 3 low content books. New user. The 2nd one apparently had issues with the title and was blocked. They closed my account, then decided to reopen it after communication, then they a day later closed and terminated it saying they will not reopen it.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear that.

  • @kristafabregas3152
    @kristafabregas3152 Жыл бұрын

    Still great info a year later. Quick question on dupe content.. I have some teen/adult activity books.. with various puzzles, 2-sided pages and including a few select coloring pages (8-10), but want to also use those coloring pages in a much larger themed coloring-only book (say 36+ images) on premium paper, one-sided for the serious coloring buffs. Would that be a problem? Not sure if that's an issue.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Could potentially be an issue with duplicate content. If the books are aimed at a different market and they are mixed up with others it may be fine. Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

  • @danielcampbell4775
    @danielcampbell47753 жыл бұрын

    Hey paul, would multiple sketchbooks get you into bother or would they be ok like notebooks?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, that would be fine.

  • @sleeppeacefullycalmtonight1012
    @sleeppeacefullycalmtonight10122 жыл бұрын

    I got terminated last month with a book that I did not published. And I just find out that all my books still available at Amazon. It mean I won't get any payment and Amazon is using all of my books for making money. How about my write on all of my works?

  • @sorjourn_joaquin
    @sorjourn_joaquin Жыл бұрын

    Hello Paul, my account was terminated today. The mail said it was due to my title misleading customers. I had two books published with similar titles together on the same day (both had different interiors only the 1st page was the same). One of them got a warning saying it was misleading customers and was blocked while the other was still under review. As I was dealing with the 1st book the other one went live and guess the amazon bots thought that I intentionally uploaded the same title again and terminated my account. Do you think this was a mistake and I could have my account back? Ps: the 1st book was actually automatically unblocked and went into review again on its own.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Without knowing the title of the book and specific detials it's difficult to say. Once an account is terminated it is very difficult to get back. The only thing you can do is contact KDP support.

  • @sorjourn_joaquin

    @sorjourn_joaquin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles how can I privately share with you the details?

  • @sorjourn_joaquin

    @sorjourn_joaquin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles hello Paul, good news! I actually got my account back. Thank you for replying to my comment.

  • @niharikaniha4935

    @niharikaniha4935

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sorjourn_joaquin can you please tell me how did you get your account back

  • @mellowmoods8393
    @mellowmoods8393 Жыл бұрын

    I'm targeting a certain set of keywords for my books that I like putting as the title of my book. Would you see any problem with naming two completely separate books, or three or four, ect(different covers, and interiors) with the same title? The interior contents are reflected precisely by what's in the title. Mahalo.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Yu can do that but I would perhaps target a different but related keyword with each book. Your books then wouldn't be competing with each other and one particular keyword may get more traction than you would expect.

  • @anton-raulmoldovan7394
    @anton-raulmoldovan73943 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, Great video! Are you still receiving you royalties after account termination? Thank you!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    My account isn’t terminated.

  • @anton-raulmoldovan7394

    @anton-raulmoldovan7394

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles I know, it was a general question, let me reformulate. Are the royalties still be received if an account is terminated?

  • @abadhossainemon2601

    @abadhossainemon2601

    3 жыл бұрын

    YOU Won't received the royalities

  • @calviv1

    @calviv1

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s theft you should get every owed to you up to the termination That’s why they are doing it take peoples money. I heard someone lost like 60k and they just kept it! Class action suits should occurr

  • @calviv1

    @calviv1

    Жыл бұрын

    Would using a VPN affect it

  • @mickwhitefield4433
    @mickwhitefield44332 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, I have 2 Amazon accounts but not a kdp account yet. Do I need to close one of my accounts before opening a kdp account or if I only open 1 kdp account will this be ok. I have looked at the t&c’s but can’t make sense of it. I would value your opinion, regards Mick. P.s. many thanks for all the great info vids.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you open just one KDP that should be fine.

  • @user-ui4sx9mu7t

    @user-ui4sx9mu7t

    2 жыл бұрын

    👆👆When It Comes To Unlocking Disabled Account He's The Best Right Now And I Say It Proudly I RECOVER MY KDP ACCOUNT

  • @brittanyreeve8808
    @brittanyreeve88083 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the process of self publishing my first children’s book on KDP. How do I check that a font is ok to use in the book please? Thank you

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Each font comes with a license. It will explain it’s allowed usage in the license.

  • @hannahbanana3946
    @hannahbanana39463 жыл бұрын

    how do you recommend testing coloring book covers? Publish one copy and unpublish if it isn't a winner?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can change the cover without having to unpublish.

  • @AFateSoTwisted
    @AFateSoTwisted2 жыл бұрын

    I just published my first coloring book. I draw my own content for my coloring books. I also create my own fonts. I didn't want to take a chance on any single part of my books being flagged.

  • @TulipWife
    @TulipWife2 жыл бұрын

    I did a review for my own book and did not know I couldn't. The Amazon account is under my husband's name and I used a pen name for the author. Also our checking accounts are seperate and are not joined. I'm so stressed they are going to ban me. I'm hoping they won't notice its me it so I can quickly delete it.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's potentially an issue but impossible to say. I would just avoid doing it again.

  • @mariavlad225
    @mariavlad2252 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU Paul ! Unfortunately I have written a children book story for bedtime, l’ ve published the book and a few days after they send me an email to review my bank information. The email got into spam and l just find it today( after 18 days). In this time l tried to get log into my account and my book didn’t appear on, like before.. ( in the mail there was a time of 24 h to review the bank information, and then my account will be looked permanently). Do you think that can l solve this 😑? As l didn’t see the email before.. l’ m wondering if the bank information means that my card number expired, and l need to send the new card number.. I read the terms and conditions but didn’t find anything to understand this situation..thank you 🙏

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Maria, sorry to hear that. I think you will need to contact KDP support. Have you tried contacting them yet?

  • @BrettSirrell
    @BrettSirrell3 жыл бұрын

    What stops you from just opening up a new account with new details etc

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Against Amazon’s terms of service and they will just close your new account.

  • @youssefbourqouqou3766
    @youssefbourqouqou37662 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome.

  • @lunathinkstoo
    @lunathinkstoo Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative, I'm a beginner and just wanna ask about the IP address reason for termination of account....I usually travel a lot, I have a personal pocket wifi, which is different from our home internet connection, will I be in trouble if use the pocket WiFi to log into my Kdp account and upload some work while out of town? Thank you!

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    I've done that a lot with no issues so I would consider it to be fine.The problem is more often if the ip address is being sharedd by others that are also publishing on Amazon.

  • @luigipagano9265
    @luigipagano92653 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul I wrote a children book and translated in three languages..if I upload the books on my kdp uk account will they be distribuited in the countries I translated the languages also?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    They don’t do it automatically based on the language. You have to choose from the countries offered just before you hit publish.

  • @smartappeal7296
    @smartappeal7296 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, hope you're doing well and thank you for your explanation. If I use some free facebook group to promote a book through a give away during a couple of day hoping to get some reviews, do you think it can possibly be a reason for betting banned from Amazon KDP ? I've read on a group that Amazon is detecting ip adresses and may consider it as an infrigement. Do you have any clue about this question please because I read somethingand its contrary at the same time not knowing who to trust. Thank you in advance.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    If you're offering a free book in return for a review then yes, that is against the Terms of Service and could lead to a ban. It would be dificult to give the books away and then get a review becuase the review would then be coming from someone who hasn't actually made a purchasea dnif you were to get a bunch of those it would appear odd in the Amazon algorithm and again attract attention to your acount.

  • @smartappeal7296

    @smartappeal7296

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles Yes, you have pointed out the limit of this free promo system. Thank you very much, , I appreciate this clarification.

  • @oussamaderg2606
    @oussamaderg26063 жыл бұрын

    Thanks paul, I've Searched this but im still not sure, is "quarantine" a trademark?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is it in uspto and listed as live? That’s how you check. I would have thought it would be ok.

  • @knowledgehub4916

    @knowledgehub4916

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles can u tell me usser name and publisher name is same or different thing?

  • @spookybooscarystorytime
    @spookybooscarystorytime2 жыл бұрын

    Two scenarios I've been wondering: 1. Taking a photo of something man-made such as a car or a group of objects or an item with or without a logo and using it in a photo or manipulated graphic. They do it in movies all of the time without showing the logo or paying the company to show the logo. So a recognizable car with the logo hidden, is that ok? 2. Using photo manipulation software. Say I take a picture of something and manipulate it with a filter. Is whatever is created with that filter owned by me or the filter company? This is why I only take nature photos :/

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you take a photo through a filter I think it’s safe to say you win the copyright to that photo.

  • @abaada18
    @abaada183 жыл бұрын

    I upload sometimes with two different web browser. So i need to login twice. Do you think that could end bad?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t see a problem with that.

  • @atlastriptec3474
    @atlastriptec34743 жыл бұрын

    Is there a kdp email to contact amazon because my account is suspended, and they told me to give a document from my bank, i have it but i can not access to my account to send it

  • @quatangcongnghe6996
    @quatangcongnghe69963 жыл бұрын

    If I have 20 books with different cover and the same content (120 line pages), will I be banned? Line page is low content book and all the books are the same content and number of page. Can I reuse content page of low content book?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s fine be with a lined interior.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lined pages are fine.

  • @heathjarvis2362
    @heathjarvis2362 Жыл бұрын

    On the subject of multiple accounts, be advised that KDP will not allow you AND your spouse to both have KDP accounts. My wife and I had both of our accounts terminated for violation of the "multiple accounts" rule. They never warned us or suspended us, just terminated us. On one of the terminations, they wouldn't even state the reason for the termination. Fortunately, after some serious groveling, we were allowed to have one account reinstated - but ONLY after several appellate emails, multiple rejections from KDP, and more appellate emails. We had NO idea how serious of an offense this was.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Glad to hear you got one of your accounts back.

  • @belquerst
    @belquerst9 ай бұрын

    My account got banned after I published over 50 coloring books and had first sales.. Had license for everything, appealed but it didn't help. They emailed me that they don't have to tell me a reason why my account was banned and they got right to ban an account without giving a reason. Violation of terms was the only answer that came in first email..

  • @mahmoudmatar1196
    @mahmoudmatar1196 Жыл бұрын

    I have a seller account on Amazon KDP and a buyer account. I use both accounts on the same computer. Is there a problem with that?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    You can have a normal Amazon account where you buy and a KDP account.

  • @jennybarreau8587
    @jennybarreau8587 Жыл бұрын

    How can I get it back, I have a lot of book published just one today I got terminated for misleading the funny part I unpublished it to remake the book they still blocked me and terminated, can I get the account back? If so how?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    Жыл бұрын

    The only thing you can do is contact KDP support.

  • @reshmi9744

    @reshmi9744

    Жыл бұрын

    same thing happened to me... did you get your account back?

  • @giorgiadallavalle
    @giorgiadallavalle3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Paul! Hope you can help me. I just got my account suspended for the low-quality issue. KDP say that they receive complaints from the client but this is impossible because the book was even online. Also, the quality of cover and interior was good, because I am a graphic designer. I suspect that what they call low quality, and bad client experiences, are related to the fact the low content book I upload was similar to others already there and had a similar title. It was a book to write a password in it. It's that possible? I now I am kinda scared because I don't seem to get what you can and cannot do. It seems to me that they are trying to block new low content account ( they were the first low content book I upload) and the quality assurance system is really obscure. Have some advice?

  • @bigbodreampack

    @bigbodreampack

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same for me ! I just received the notification that my account was suspended because of "complaints" for books which never sold .. I am totally frustrated

  • @bigbodreampack

    @bigbodreampack

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Giorgia - Have you recently received any mail from KDP which says: "Action needed for one of your books" ? That´s what happened to me.. The changes which were requested by KDP could not be made from my side (Author name was a Keyword and Author data cannot be changed after submission) and therefore they ended up suspending my account temporarily I guess... Let´s see if I manage to get it back somehow.

  • @giorgiadallavalle

    @giorgiadallavalle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I was asked to change the author name of three book, but only one of them was available to be modified, the other two were still pending. So i reply to that email saying I fixed the problem for one of them, but i wasn't unablw to take action for others. Then they send me that email that the two book i wasnt able to fix were violating their quality and get the suspension.

  • @bigbodreampack

    @bigbodreampack

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@giorgiadallavalle - So then both of us had the same issue .. let´s hope our accounts get "unbanned" - KDP told me that they expect a response mail from my side, saying that my future books will be compliant with KDP´s quality requirements and they also requested a proposal that I will remove the "flagged" books.. let´s hope for the best.. but honestly speaking.. this is kind of frustrating as we both tried to make that change in our meta data in order to solve that. It just feels unfair. - I will let you know if my account got unbanned - what about you? Do you have the chance to get your account unbanned?

  • @giorgiadallavalle

    @giorgiadallavalle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bigbodreampack I think yes. They told me to reply that I will improve the quality of my content, and I did it. But I also reply to the email that was requesting actions because I did explain there I was unable to make the changes they want to. Their reply was vague. I keep checking if the books became available to change until today that I receive the suspension notification. Seem quite unfair to me too. I will check on you as soon as I get a reply.

  • @elizabethl1038
    @elizabethl10383 жыл бұрын

    This is probably a dumb question lol but, is having an Amazon account the same as having a KDP account? Just wondering because my son and I have two separate accounts on Amazon, but, to my knowledge, I have never had a KDP account.

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, they are not counted as the same.

  • @elizabethl1038

    @elizabethl1038

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulmarles Thank you

  • @SupplementsHub
    @SupplementsHub Жыл бұрын

    Hello Paul I had my account closed without any email

  • @deepanjalibasumatary8695
    @deepanjalibasumatary86953 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, Me and my friends by a shared Amazon account under one email address where we basically use prime and other Amazon products. One of my friend have created her kdp account with the same email address. Now I am very worried to create my own kdp account. Does this create a link between the 2 accounts? what should I do . Please help

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it will. You can only have one account per email. That should tell you what to do!

  • @khalidaitlahcen301
    @khalidaitlahcen3013 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul I have a quastion plz. I just knew that my wife used my phone to create her KDP account in which I created my acount the first time. Does that count as having multiple account ? Knowing that her account is not active she does not log in and never published anything. Plz a really need an answer and a satisfying one plz

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know.

  • @poojamandal0294
    @poojamandal02943 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, if I use free canva images, will it be called as infringement?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check the canva licensing page.

  • @copyrightfreesounds9741
    @copyrightfreesounds97413 жыл бұрын

    Policy of Amazon India - they accept payment from two countries ( India and USA) only , can you suggest me how I can get payment from all countries?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know. Contact KDP support.

  • @imaniraji6001
    @imaniraji600120 күн бұрын

    Hi paul. Thanks for your useful video. My kdp account been terminated few weeks ago couldn't get it back yet. My question is how can i open another account ? My first one was with my personal email address. I have got 2 options. 1 open another with LTD .2 with my partners details. But both of them with same ip address. Thanks

  • @SK-qy7bh
    @SK-qy7bh3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul I need help I have 2 books an author reported due to a trademarked word which I was completely unaware of 🙄 stupid mistake. However both books are now blocked and I have wrote a very apologetic email to amazon and the trademark owner. I am very worried about losing my account as I have only been doing this for 6months and have done well. Will I still get my payments from these blocked books as they actually sold well. I'm super stressed and worried as I am a single mum and uni student and times are hard as it is. Helpppppp any advice I will be eternally grateful 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would suspect you wouldn’t receive the money from the sales but I don’t know for sure. You will have to wait and see how Amazon handles the royalties.

  • @Jodi_lynn
    @Jodi_lynn3 жыл бұрын

    If they suspended your account will they pay you remaining royalties?

  • @paulmarles

    @paulmarles

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think they usually do.