Ellen Erikson - How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books

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Ellen Erikson is a publisher of over 30 books, combining self-authored works and public domain publications. Her expertise lies in identifying, updating, and successfully marketing classic works for modern audiences.

In this episode:
➡️Understanding public domain books and copyright laws
➡️Guidelines for publishing on Amazon KDP
➡️Strategies for standing out in the market
➡️Finding and selecting profitable titles
➡️Formatting and production considerations
➡️Marketing and advertising approaches
➡️Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Resources mentioned:
➡️Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/
➡️Many Books: https://manybooks.net/
➡️Wikipedia copyright tables: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
➡️KDP publishing guidelines: https://kdp.amazon.com/help/topic/GU7...

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to Ellen Erikson
00:20 – What are Public Domain Books? An Overview
01:04 – Examples of Public Domain Stories (Shakespeare & Dickens)
01:37 – How Public Domain Works Across Different Countries
02:48 – How Big Publishers Use Public Domain Content (Penguin & Dover Thrift)
03:24 – Benefits of Publishing Public Domain Books vs Writing Your Own
04:24 – Rules for Publishing Public Domain Books on Amazon KDP
05:33 – Ways to Differentiate Public Domain Books: Illustrations, Translations, & Annotations
06:28 – How to Create Valuable Annotations (Word Count & Examples)
07:12 – Challenges & Pitfalls of Publishing Public Domain Books
08:21 – Importance of Crediting Translators & Original Artists
09:18 – Copyright vs Trademark in Public Domain (e.g., Winnie the Pooh)
10:14 – Strategies to Make Your Public Domain Books Stand Out
12:34 – Advertising Rules for Public Domain Books on Amazon
14:16 – Effective Keyword Strategies for Public Domain Titles
15:21 – Avoiding Common Mistakes in Public Domain Publishing
16:53 – Where to Find Public Domain Books (Project Gutenberg & More)
18:27 – Creating Audiobooks for Public Domain Titles: Pros & Cons
19:39 – Formatting Public Domain Books: Outsourcing vs DIY
21:54 – Pricing & Royalty Rates for Public Domain Books on Amazon KDP
23:10 – Where to Start: Exploring Project Gutenberg for Ideas
24:29 – Ellen’s Current Projects & Future Plans for Public Domain Publishing
25:22 – Ellen’s Book Recommendation: Finding Obscure Stories on Project Gutenberg
26:56 – Closing Remarks & Final Thank You

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