Low Content Books
Creating
Low Content Books: Simple Path to Passive Income with Amazon KDP
For those looking for a relatively
simple entry point into selling digital products and generating passive
income online through Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), creating
low content books is an increasingly popular and accessible strategy. These
aren't traditional narrative books but rather functional books with minimal or
no written content, relying on design and utility to attract buyers. It's a
fantastic online income idea for creatives who want to leverage the print
on demand business model without extensive writing.
What
Are Low Content Books?
Low content books are publications that feature minimal or no written
content, typically designed for interaction, organization, or creativity. The
value comes from their design, structure, and intended use, rather than complex
narratives or detailed information. They are primarily monetized through Amazon
KDP's print-on-demand service.
Why
Create Low Content Books for Income?
- Low Barrier to Entry:
Requires design skills rather than extensive writing, making it accessible
even if you're not a traditional author.
- Passive Income Potential: Create once, publish, and it can sell repeatedly for
years, generating passive income online.
- No Inventory or Shipping: Amazon KDP handles all printing, fulfillment, and
customer service as part of its print on demand business model.
- Quick Creation:
Can be designed relatively quickly compared to a full-length novel or
non-fiction book.
- High Demand:
People actively search for journals, planners, and notebooks on Amazon.
- Scalability:
You can create many different low-content books across various niches.
Popular
Types of Low Content Books
- Journals:
Daily journals, gratitude journals, travel journals, reflection journals.
- Notebooks:
Lined notebooks, dot grid notebooks, graph paper notebooks for students or
artists.
- Planners:
Daily, weekly, monthly planners; fitness planners, budget planners (personal
finance focus).
- Logbooks:
Reading logs, workout logs, diet logs, recipe logs, dream logs.
- Guest Books:
For events or businesses.
- Coloring Books:
For adults or children.
- Puzzle Books:
Sudoku, crosswords, word search.
- Sketchbooks/Drawing Books: Blank pages for creative expression.
How
to Create and Sell Low Content Books on Amazon KDP
1.
Step 1: Niche
Research & Idea Generation:
o
Action: Don't just create a generic notebook. Research popular
niches and specific needs on Amazon. Look at "bestsellers" in the
notebooks/journals category, check related searches, and identify what's
missing.
o
Consider: What specific problem can your low-content book solve?
(e.g., a "Yoga Practice Log" for yogis, a "Budget Tracker"
for personal finance enthusiasts).
o
Why it's
crucial: Targeting a specific niche
increases visibility and sales potential (finding profitable niches).
2.
Step 2: Design
Your Interior:
o
Action: Create the interior pages. This might be simple lined
paper, specific prompts for a journal, planner layouts, or puzzles.
o
Tools: You can use software like PowerPoint, Google Slides, Adobe
InDesign, or even free tools like Canva. Ensure dimensions are correct for KDP.
o
Why it's
crucial: The interior needs to be functional
and appealing.
3.
Step 3: Design
a Compelling Cover:
o
Action: This is the most critical part for low-content books. The
cover must be eye-catching, professionally designed, and clearly convey the
book's purpose.
o
Your
Expertise: As someone experienced in graphic
design freelance, design POD, and even AI art for income, you
have a significant advantage here. Create unique and attractive covers.
o
Why it's
crucial: The cover is almost entirely what
sells a low-content book.
4.
Step 4:
Prepare Your Files for KDP:
o
Action: Convert your interior and cover designs into PDF files,
ensuring they meet KDP's specific sizing and bleed requirements.
o
Why it's
crucial: Correct formatting prevents issues
during the publishing process.
5.
Step 5: Upload
to Amazon KDP:
o
Action: Log into your KDP account, select "Paperback,"
and follow the steps to upload your cover and interior files. Fill in the
title, author, description, keywords, and categories.
o
Keywords: Crucial for discoverability. Use relevant keywords that
people search for (e.g., "travel journal for women," "budget
planner for college students").
o
Why it's
crucial: This makes your book live and
discoverable on Amazon.
6.
Step 6: Set
Your Price and Royalties:
o
Action: Research competitor pricing and set a price that yields a
good royalty while remaining competitive.
o
Why it's
crucial: Directly impacts your online
income.
7.
Step 7:
Promote Your Book (Optional but Recommended):
o
Action: While KDP handles the fulfillment, you can boost sales by
promoting your books on social media for business (e.g., showing
flip-throughs on TikTok/Instagram), or creating content on your YouTube
channel or blogging for money related to your book's niche.
o
Why it's
crucial: Increases visibility and
accelerates sales.
Creating low content books is a unique and accessible strategy for generating online
income through Amazon KDP. By combining smart niche selection,
compelling design, and the power of print-on-demand, you can build a portfolio
of books that generate consistent passive income online.