Dad Joke Books on KDP

What It Is

You compile and self-publish joke books aimed at a specific buyer and occasion, such as new dads, grandpas at Christmas, or coworkers for Secret Santa. Books are printed on demand through Amazon KDP and you earn royalties on each copy sold. Buyers are people looking for light reading or an inexpensive gift.

The Pitch

The presenter argues joke books sell year-round and get an extra boost around Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays, Secret Santa, and baby showers, so the niche is both evergreen and seasonal. He cites one dad joke book he says earns $116 to $145 per day and a new-dad joke book at about $56 per day. His advice is to avoid generic titles and pick a demographic plus an occasion, then write 500 to 1,000 jokes matching that vibe in a 100 to 200 page paperback priced around $6 to $10. He likes that the writing is simple and the audience broad.

Who It’s Best For

Suits people with a sense of humor who can write or curate a large volume of clean jokes and enjoy targeting gift buyers. Good for a beginner who wants a simple interior format.

The Truth (as we see it)

The format is cheap and simple to produce, which also means the market is crowded and generic books get buried, as the presenter himself notes. The royalty numbers are his estimates of top sellers and are not representative of a typical new book; low cover prices mean small royalties per copy. He mentions jokes must be original, properly licensed, or safe to use, which is a real concern since copying joke collections can cause takedowns. The presenter promotes his own paid KDP mentorship program in the video.

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