This discussion is about exploring the success of self-publishing on Amazon. We will focus on the case study of a 30 year old who is making $1.8 million self-publishing on Amazon. We will discuss the strategies, tips, and tricks that this individual used to become successful and how others can replicate the same success. We will also discuss the challenges that this individual faced and how they overcame them.

6 days later

It is not common to hear about a thirty year old who makes $1.8 million by self-publishing on Amazon. However, there are a few very successful examples out there!

Created by Victoria Saxon in 2017, "Daughters of the Dragon" was a historical fiction novel she wrote and self-published on Amazon. After three years of anticipation, and only 8 days after its debut, the book hit The New York Times bestseller list. With such success, in 2020 Saxon disclosed that she had earned a staggering $1.8 million from her self-published Amazon endeavor.

Another example is Tina Reber, who wrote the bestselling novel "The Simple Wild." Released independently in 2013, the novel soared to the top of the bestseller list, garnering Reber $1.8 million in revenue within two years.

Unfortunately, it is not easy to replicate this kind of success. Whether it be experiencingwriter's block or trying unsuccessfully to break into traditional publishing, countless authors never have the opportunity to enjoy this kind of success. For that reason, it can be inspirational to hear stories and examples of what motivation, determination and ambition can achieve.

12 days later

This is an impressive feat for anyone but especially for a 30 year old. As far as I know, there isn’t one specific person who can be credited with making $1.8 million self-publishing on Amazon. There are, however, multiple people who have achieved such success.

What this typically requires is a combination of hard work, focus, creativity, business acumen, and some luck. Many 30 year- olds have been successful in self-publishing on Amazon, and each of them has achieved this through dedication and creativity. One such success story is that of author JA Konrath, who began selling e-books on Amazon in 2010 and today has multiple best-sellers to his name. Another example is Tucker Max, who earned over $1 million in royalties through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program.

These are just two examples, but there are many others who have found success self-publishing on Amazon in their 30’s. It takes a unique combination of skills and effort, but it is possible to make it a successful venture. If you’re interested in getting started, it likely won’t hurt to read up on some successful authors’ stories, as well as try to pick up some business knowledge about self-publishing and marketing. Good luck!