Amazon KDP Mistakes That Can Get You BANNED

About this video

Sean Dollwet, who claims over $2 million in online book sales and 10 years publishing without account issues, lists eight KDP mistakes that can lead to suspension or termination, often from beginners moving too fast rather than intent to scam. They are: (1) creating multiple KDP accounts — Amazon allows one per person/entity and can link accounts via payment, tax, device and connection, putting all at risk, though support can merge accounts; (2) lying on the AI disclosure — AI-assisted brainstorming/editing needs no disclosure, AI-generated text/images/translations does; (3) breaking KDP Select exclusivity by selling the enrolled ebook elsewhere during its 90-day term (print is exempt); (4) uploading blank journals, coloring or puzzle books as Kindle ebooks; (5) using trademark terms in title/subtitle/metadata; (6) using other authors’ names/book titles (e.g., in backend keywords or pen names) to steal traffic; (7) reusing/recycling the same interior across many books; and (8) stuffing misleading or unrelated keywords. He stresses honest mistakes usually draw warnings/blocks first, while intentional metadata manipulation is penalised most heavily.

Key takeaways

• Keep one KDP account per person/entity — multiple linked accounts can all be terminated; ask support to merge if you have two
• Disclose AI-generated text, images and translations honestly; AI-assisted outlining/editing does not require disclosure
• If an ebook is in KDP Select/Kindle Unlimited, keep the digital version exclusive to Amazon for 90 days (print can go wide)
• Publish blank journals, coloring and puzzle books as paperback/hardcover, not Kindle ebooks, and avoid trademarks or other authors’ titles in metadata
• Do not recycle identical interiors or stuff unrelated keywords — focus on distinct, high-quality books with 1-2 relevant keywords

Episode details: published June 19, 2026 · 25:15 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are Sean Dollwet’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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