Wires were attached for display on New Year's Day. There is a local painter who taught me the quickest and easiest way to attach wires. She taught me how to use a screwdriver to easily attach wire without using a ruler.

​First, make a hole based on the tip of the yellow plastic part of the driver as shown below. This allows you to make holes in the same location without measuring.

When submitting your work to a gallery, you must attach a wire and attach the work information to the back right corner.

​Then you can print out the artist statement and information about the painting and take them.

​Promotion is difficult if you do not simplify the address of the author page as shown below.

​To change your URL, you must first go to Marketing on the Amazon KDP Publishing site and go to the Author Central page.

​Once all procedures are completed, you will receive a welcome email from Amazon KDP within 30 minutes as shown below.

​Let’s take a look at how simplified addresses have been.

​Simplifying the address like this is very helpful when creating an email signature like the one below and promoting it to people around you.

With KDP A+ content, authors can include images, text, and additional book details, providing a more immersive and informative experience for potential readers. This enhanced content can help showcase the book's unique features, illustrations, author insights, or other compelling information that might attract and engage readers.

​There are two ways to move to A+ content as follows.

​Above is an example of A+ content registration for my recent book.

Below is what is actually displayed in the Amazon store.

​Author Profile: Amazon Author Central allows authors to create and manage their author profile. You can add a biography, author photo, and other details to make your author page more appealing to readers.

Book Details: Authors can manage the information associated with their books, including book descriptions, editorial reviews, and book covers. It's essential to keep this information accurate and compelling.

Author Blog: Amazon Author Central provides a blog feature where authors can share updates, news, and other content with their readers. This is a way to engage with your audience and keep them informed about your latest work or events.

Author Events: You can use Author Central to list and promote upcoming events, such as book signings, readings, or speaking engagements. This can help you connect with readers and increase visibility.

Customer Reviews: While authors cannot directly control customer reviews, they can monitor and respond to reviews on their book pages. Engaging with readers in this way can foster a sense of community and appreciation for your work.

To maximize your book's visibility and reach on Amazon, it's crucial to focus on optimizing your book details, maintaining an active author profile, and utilizing available features to engage with readers. Keep in mind that Amazon may introduce new features or updates, so it's a good idea to regularly check the Amazon Author Central website for any changes or additions to the platform. If you have specific questions about your account or features available to you, you may also contact Amazon Author Central support for assistance.

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish and distribute their books in digital format. While KDP primarily focuses on eBooks, it also offers the option to publish paperback books. If you're looking to create an author's page on KDP, it's important to note that KDP doesn't have a dedicated author page feature like some other platforms.
However, there are a few key steps you can take to establish your author presence on Amazon:

1. Author Central:
   
   • Amazon Author Central is a separate platform where authors can create and manage their author profile. This profile appears on Amazon and includes a biography, author photo, links to your books, and more.
   • Go to the Author Central website and sign in with your Amazon account.
   • Follow the instructions to create your author profile and add your author photo, biography, and other details.
2. Book Details:
   
   • Ensure that the author name associated with your books on KDP matches the name on your Author Central profile. This helps Amazon link your books to your author page.
3. Link Your Books:
   
   • On Author Central, you can add your books by searching for them on Amazon. This helps in associating your books with your author profile.
   • Make sure that all your books are linked to your Author Central profile to have a centralized page for your work.
4. Marketing Your Books:
   
   • Utilize the marketing tools provided by KDP to promote your books. This includes Kindle Countdown Deals, Free Book Promotions, and Kindle eBook Pre-orders.
   • You can also explore Amazon Advertising to promote your books to a wider audience.
5. Author Website or Blog:
   
   • Consider creating an author website or blog where you can provide additional information about yourself, your writing process, and updates about your books. Include a link to your Amazon Author Central page on your website.

By combining Author Central with effective book marketing strategies on KDP, you can enhance your online presence as an author. Remember that building a readership takes time, so be consistent with your efforts and engage with your audience whenever possible.