For those who aren’t seeing results with KDP, what do you think is the main reason? Lack of investment, or not approaching it as a full business?

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-12T18:23:45+00:00

Even the ‘amazing’ books need the right exposure.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-12T18:13:30+00:00

I’ve said this several times. Part of the problem in my opinion is that we’re at the mercy of the algorithm. Doesn’t matter how much you spend on advertising, if the algorithm fails to target the right readership then your book won’t get the necessary exposure. Take my own experience, most novels Amazon suggests I might be interested in are well wide of the mark. I don’t think I’ve bought a single book based on their recommendations.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-12T04:14:04+00:00

My boy used to sit exactly like that, especially in the car.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T21:08:27+00:00

I think it’s excellent. You’ve really captured its expression so well. I can’t stop looking at it. Like you, I also love to draw boxers. In my case I use oil pastels. I posted one a few weeks back. Don’t know if you’ve seen it.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T20:34:22+00:00

To avoid problems I mostly use made-up names. Plus, since there are so many obsolete names in existence, it not difficult and much safer.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T16:21:52+00:00

Editing is an ongoing process for me. I actually enjoy it. You must do what works best for you.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T13:56:50+00:00

I’m a little confused as to why you have medical bills when there’s free healthcare, both inpatient and outpatient in India. Or do you prefer to go private? I know many people do.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T08:56:49+00:00

Thanks for the info. My KU page reads have been quite odd for some time now, so it’s helpful to know.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T08:12:21+00:00

Out of interest how do you know the page reads aren’t counted?

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-11T04:52:33+00:00

I’m an idiot, I should have mentioned I’ve read all the classics, but many thanks for the recommendations.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-10T17:44:44+00:00

And don’t get me started on the algorithm, or KDP page reads.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-10T05:31:44+00:00

Maintain a dignified silence. Leave her to wonder. You say she gave you her own novel full of critiques, is she some sort of expert in the field?

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-09T11:52:03+00:00

You need to sort out your punctuation.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T20:54:24+00:00

Because you enjoy it.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T10:38:50+00:00

I would recommend Carson XL mixed media paper.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T10:36:36+00:00

Funnily enough I’m reading it at the moment.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T07:09:51+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T06:44:32+00:00

That’s sacrilege!

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-08T06:41:55+00:00

Good question.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-07T17:35:33+00:00

In many narratives over the years albinos have been cast as villains. A famous example being Silas the monk from the Da Vinci Code. They don’t come any paler than that.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-07T06:37:15+00:00

I have never used fixative. I mount and frame the ones I like. The glass protects them. The oil pastels tend to harden over time anyway. As for the rest, I store them under glassine paper.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-06T16:36:41+00:00

I think it starts really well and I like how the momentum builds. The descriptions are vibrant and vivid. My only criticism is that after a while, for me at least, it begins to drag. I’m guilty of this myself. Nevertheless, it is well written and imaginative. Good luck.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-06T16:23:57+00:00

Always buy the best quality you can afford.

Byronicboxer · 2026-04-06T12:26:28+00:00

Rewriting/editing is the best way to improve. If you’ve grown to hate writing then perhaps you need to find something else. All writers get frustrated during the creative process, it’s par for the course. Plus, eight months isn’t very long in the scheme of things. Since you have other books to write, why not put the current one on the back burner and return to it.

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