13 Must-Do Steps Right After Publishing Your Amazon KDP Book

Hi Friend,

Congrats on publishing your book on Amazon KDP! 🎉

That’s a huge milestone — but here’s the truth most new authors don’t realize:

Publishing is just Day 1.

If you want your book to actually sell and stand out, you need to take deliberate action immediately after launch.

Here are 13 proven steps top authors use to boost visibility, get reviews, run ads, and skyrocket their sales:

1. Create A+ Content: Make your book page visually stunning with images and layouts that convert.

2. Get Reviews Fast: Aim for 25+ honest reviews quickly to build trust.

3. Run Amazon Ads: Even a small daily budget can boost your book’s visibility fast.

4. Translate Your Book: Unlock international markets for 40–50% more sales.

5. Cross-Link Your Books: Promote your other titles to existing readers.

6. Buy Your Own Book & Add a Video Review: Video proof builds credibility.

7. Promote on Pinterest: Use this visual search engine to drive free, evergreen traffic.

8. Create Complimentary Books: Workbooks, sequels, or journals expand your brand.

9. Reevaluate Your Cover: Test and improve your cover if clicks are low.

10. Adjust Pricing Strategically: Experiment with price changes to find the sweet spot.

11. Offer a Hardback Edition: Appeal to premium buyers and increase royalties.

12. Watch Competitors: Stay ahead by tracking their moves and trends.

13. Keep Publishing: A book series or catalog builds a lasting author career.

Remember: Treat publishing as the start of your marketing journey — not the finish line.

Implement even a few of these tips and watch your book’s success grow.

Want the full step-by-step guide? [Read it here]

To your author success,
AI Discoveries team