Today, I’m sharing a brief exchange I shared with an author. Never, ever assume that having your book published by Amazon KDP will mean that your book will be stocked by Amazon.

AUTHOR

I found your article about amazon labeling POD books as out of stock. My book is also marked out of stock. You have any solutions to this problem?

– Trevor

ME

Hi Trevor,

Who published your book?

AUTHOR

I self published my book on KDP

ME

There are NUMEROUS complaints about Amazon KDP online. I recommend changing publishers.

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