When an Author Make Changes to an eBook on KDP, does it get Updated?

 

I asked my son that question and he said that it’s possible that the eBook updates on Kindle devices and the reader will have the updated version, however I searched for the answer and found this:

An eBook updates on KDP when an author uploads a new manuscript, but these changes generally only apply to new purchases. Existing customers who already bought the book keep their original, unedited version, as KDP does not automatically push updates to previously purchased Kindle devices. 

Anyone purchasing the book after the update goes live (usually within 24-48 hours) receives the latest version. Customers who already own the book do not get the update automatically.

Users can sometimes see "UPDATE AVAILABLE" on their "Manage Your Kindle" page if it is a major update, but this is not guaranteed for minor typos.

Technically, if a reader purchased the un-edited version and reviews the book as saying it had typos, another reader won't see the typos because they will have the updated version. 

It's unfortunate, but some authors, me included, occasionally spot typos and other errors in their eBook manuscripts that require immediate updates, no matter how minor. For instance, on my recent uploads, I discovered a couple of typos that prompted me to revise the file and re-upload it to KDP. I want to extend my apologies to those who downloaded the book before these corrections were made. My heart sinks when I come across errors, no matter how minor they may be. Nevertheless, it happens and all I can do is fix it. Indie authors understand what I mean.

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Using Images in Your Book

A Children's Book or Not

In the Company of Elves, a children’s book I wrote in the 2000s and published in 2009, was revised in 2018 and is now available on Amazon. I see it as suitable for readers aged ten and up, although it wasn’t quite what a family member had in mind when she suggested I write for kids. Her recommendation seemed to stem from her belief that my first book, Chandra’s Quest, lacked engagement, despite it being targeted at young adults. Ironically, after I published In the Company of Elves, I received no feedback from her—just silence. I know she must have seen it online since I’ve shared the link multiple times, which led me to think her idea of a children’s book leaned more towards younger audiences, perhaps with fewer words and more illustrations. While her suggestion might have been a bit sarcastic, it ultimately pushed me to improve my writing. In those early days, I often felt overlooked as a "real" writer or author.

Family can often be our toughest critics, but I believe I've made significant progress since my early writing days. I've released several books, including low-content ones, and my advice to fellow writers is simple: create what you love. Don’t let others' opinions dictate your writing path or deter you from crafting your next great story. Remember, not everyone will resonate with your work, and that's perfectly okay. If someone doesn’t appreciate it, that’s their loss.

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Adding A New Book

I am writing a new book called The Other Side of Things. It is a compilation of blog entries I wrote in another blog which I use to personally vent, rant and rave about whatever topic I want to express an opinion on. Chandra’s Quest Book 2: Twisted Embers, will probably be uploaded on Kindle in two months.

NOTE: I will work on paperback versions of my books starting next year.

Have a nice Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it.

The Other Side of Things

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