Why KDP is a Trap: The 5 Hidden Platforms for Selling More Books

Amazon KDP is not your only path to more book sales. In this video, I break down five platforms authors can use to sell books beyond Amazon, build direct sales, and keep more control over their author business. You’ll see how StoryOrigin, Laterpress, Gumroad, YouTube, and Payhip can help authors reach readers in different ways. If you’re tired of relying on Amazon alone, these options are worth a closer look. Links: • Wide Publishing Checklist - https://DaleLinks.com/WideChecklist • Laterpress Review (video) -    • Laterpress Review: Better Than Amazon KDP?   • YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook • Self-Publishing with Dale Storefront (Payhip) - https://SelfPubWithDale.com • Use coupon code BEYONDKDP to get 10% off (expires June 26, 2026) Mentioned Sites: • StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin • Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com • Gumroad - https://Gumroad.com • YouTube Partner Program - https://www.youtube.com/intl/en_us/cr... • Payhip - https://DaleLinks.com/Payhip (affiliate link) 🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships -    / @dalelroberts   🔵Join my Discord community - http://dalelinks.com/discord 🔥 Check out my podcast channel -    / @selfpubwithdale   📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks 😇 Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Time Stamps: 0:00 When KDP Isn't Enough 2:16 #5 StoryOrigin 4:01 #4 Laterpress 7:06 #3 Gumroad 9:10 The Wide Publishing Checklist 10:11 #2 YouTube 13:46 #1 Payhip Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! Dale L. Roberts