Hi
One of my publishers can place my books on Pre-order with Amazon.com. The other publisher says it cannot because it does not meet 'the criteria'. So I wrote to Amazon to ask them why my publisher cannot put my soon-to-be released novel on Pre-order. (Yes, I asked my publisher and they said they didn't have a clue, that the only answer they get is something about Amazon saying it isn't possible on KDP). Which boggles my brain because...isn't KDP for self-publishing, not e-publishers or trad publishers? I'm confused. anyhoo, here's the e-mail I received from Amazon, which if somebody can help me to interpret, I'd be much obliged. I'm wondering, if my small publisher is on KDP, then what does it need to be on in order to have its books available on Pre-Order, like my other publisher does?
Hello,
I understand that you'd like to list your book for pre-order.
At this time our system prevents us from making the book available for pre-order before its release date on our website. However, I recommend discussing this request with your publisher or distributor. They can work with their representatives at Amazon in order to set this up for you.
I'm sorry we're unable to carry out your request, but I hope this information is helpful to you.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
One of my publishers can place my books on Pre-order with Amazon.com. The other publisher says it cannot because it does not meet 'the criteria'. So I wrote to Amazon to ask them why my publisher cannot put my soon-to-be released novel on Pre-order. (Yes, I asked my publisher and they said they didn't have a clue, that the only answer they get is something about Amazon saying it isn't possible on KDP). Which boggles my brain because...isn't KDP for self-publishing, not e-publishers or trad publishers? I'm confused. anyhoo, here's the e-mail I received from Amazon, which if somebody can help me to interpret, I'd be much obliged. I'm wondering, if my small publisher is on KDP, then what does it need to be on in order to have its books available on Pre-Order, like my other publisher does?
Hello,
I understand that you'd like to list your book for pre-order.
At this time our system prevents us from making the book available for pre-order before its release date on our website. However, I recommend discussing this request with your publisher or distributor. They can work with their representatives at Amazon in order to set this up for you.
I'm sorry we're unable to carry out your request, but I hope this information is helpful to you.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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