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First KDP Release - Short Romance (Learning Experience So Far)

Hi everyone,

I just published my first Kindle ebook and wanted to share my experience so far and get some advice from those more experienced.

It’s a short enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance Currently free on Kindle Unlimited. I know most books in this niche are much longer, but I’m experimenting with short reads and planning to build a series and bundle later.

So far, the biggest challenges for me were:

- Formatting correctly for Kindle

- Understanding categories and which to select

- Deciding whether to use ads or just focus on organic growth

For those who’ve published short fiction:

- Did you find better traction after multiple releases?

- Did Kindle Unlimited reads matter more than sales early on?

- Any tips for engagements

Not posting links here — genuinely looking to learn from the community.

Thanks in advance!

Ava Steele

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u/Creative_Writer_123 — 7 days ago