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Q4 and Halloween are approaching, making it a prime time to publish Halloween coloring books on Amazon KDP due to the typical sales surge. This guide will walk you through creating AI-generated Halloween coloring books for Amazon KDP. Even if you miss this Halloween season, you can apply these techniques for next year.
Successful Halloween coloring book examples on Amazon KDP:
- Children’s Halloween coloring book: $40 – $57/day (around $1,500/month).
- Easy-to-color Halloween designs for adults: $62 – $84/day.
- Cute Halloween coloring book: $10/day (around $300/month) with few reviews. New releases can also achieve $180/month.
While sales may decline after Halloween, demand will return next year. So, how do you create compelling Halloween coloring books?
Competitor Analysis and Book Dimensions
Analyzing competitors reveals most Amazon KDP coloring books are 8.5×11 inches. Start by creating a custom design in Canva with these dimensions.
Next, refer to KDP’s guide on trim size, margins, and bleed. Coloring books typically use bleed, meaning the image extends to the edge of the paper when printed. Set the inside gutter margins to 0.375 inches and the outside margin with bleed to 0.375 inches. Set these margins in Canva using rulers (Shift + R). Use a small square to ensure accurate alignment on all four edges.
AI Image Generation and Editing
Use AI tools like Midjourney to generate images. Craft detailed prompts to guide the AI. For example:
"A happy vampire boy with a cape, fangs, and a big grin, holding a bat-shaped lollipop, surrounded by friendly ghosts and Jack-o'-lanterns... Children's coloring book page, bold outlines, detailed, clean, mandala background with border, 17x22 ratio, no black fill, no black shading, no color sketch, no deformed hands, no deformed shapes."
After generating images, edit them to remove errors and refine details. You can edit them yourself using Photoshop or hire affordable services on Fiverr.
Coloring Page Completion and Book Layout
Paste the edited images into Canva, ensuring images are on odd-numbered pages and even-numbered pages are left blank. When printed, the odd pages will be on the right, providing a better coloring experience.
Book Cover Design
Use the KDP Cover Calculator to determine the cover dimensions based on page count and book size. Download the cover template and use design software like Canva to create your cover. Consider the overall dimensions and barcode placement. Use Midjourney to generate cover images and add titles, book names, etc.
You can design the cover yourself or hire a service on Fiverr.
Publishing Your Book
Download your book as a PDF Print in CMYK if you have Canva Pro, or RGB if not. Then, upload it to Amazon KDP for publishing.
Conclusion
Creating Halloween coloring books to sell on Amazon KDP can be a lucrative endeavor. You can handle all steps yourself or outsource tasks like image editing and cover design. Prioritize image quality and design to create an appealing product. Good luck!