Avoiding Misconceptions about LCB so Teachers can Start a Passive Income Now

Five Self-Publishing Myths (Post #4 POD)

Teachers are sitting on a gold mine and are not using it to create a new income stream from low-content books. In this post, we will list common misconceptions about self-publishing low content books that might prevent teachers from starting a passive income.

Myth #1 - Self-Publishing is Only for Writers

Unlike regular, text-heavy books, low-content books have minimal text. You do not need to write long text to self-publish it. It can be forms, journal prompts or behavior trackers like the one shown below and in a video in a previous post.

Myth #2 - I cannot create any LCB

Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) listed other types of low-content books (LCB) on this page which includes notebooks, log books and planners. As a former teacher, I know many educators created their own templates for charts, planners and forms. All of these can be converted into low-content books.

Myth #3 - I am not a designer

Teachers are communicators. You figure out the best way to simplify a concept so your students will understand it. Likewise, the best designers communicate ideas. They lead the eyes using fonts, colors, pictures and layout. Moreover, low-content books repeat content. For instance, journal prompts have almost the same design with a few variables. Think of it as a lesson plan template. Low-content books have templates and you make a few changes every page.

Myth #4 - I do not have design softwares

Actually, you do. If you’ve used gmail and its GSuite (Google Docs, Google Slides) you have access to software. Amazon KDP allows you to upload a PDF version of your low-content book. GSuite allows you to save as PDF. There are also free images and Amazon software you can download to create low-content books. I’ll show you how in a future post in this series.

Myth #5 - No one will buy my LCB

On the contrary, there's a growing demand for educational resources. In a previous post, I showed the earning potential for addition and subtraction workbooks. Teachers and parents are constantly on the lookout for time-saving, well-designed materials that enhance their teaching experience. Your fellow educators can be your biggest supporters. Moreover, there is a growing demand for homeschooling materials now that more parents are hesitant to expose their kids to contrary cultural beliefs.

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Now that we debunked five major misconceptions about publishing low-content books, we’ll start finding golden opportunities from your bagful of teaching materials in the next post. Subscribe so you’ll not miss a post.