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How Much Marketing Do You Need to Do to Earn $500 a Month on KDP?

First, let’s get real: KDP success is part book magic and part relentless

marketing grind. Selling $500 worth of books a month (around 200–250

sales for a $2.99-$3.99 book) requires a strategic approach, especially if

you’re entering a competitive niche like historical fiction.

Marketing Breakdown: What It Takes

1. Ad Spend:
2. Amazon Ads (AMS) and Facebook Ads are the two giants here. To make
3. $500 a month:

• Budget $150-$300 monthly for Amazon Ads.
• Allocate $50-$100 for Facebook Ads, targeting historical fiction and romance readers.
• Experiment with keywords like “Caribbean historical fiction,” “Ken

Follett-style novels,” and “Outlander fans.”

1. Organic Marketing:

• Social Media Presence: Post on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook 3–4