<h1>Becoming an Author in Canada</h1>You have an idea, or at least the glimmering of an idea for a book. The path to becoming an author in Canada is in essence fairly straightforward, though the details of each step and the work involved might make it appear complex and even a bit overwhelming.&nbsp; But understanding the main steps and working through each one will eventually pay off for you.&nbsp;<h2>Step 1: A Love of Reading</h2>A step that is likely to help is to read as much as you can. Reading widely is a very good way to learn about storytelling. Discover different styles, explore the authors’ worlds, and see how they bring their stories to life.&nbsp;<h2>Step 2: Start Writing Your Own Stories</h2>Starting with the idea you've chosen to explore, outline a plot of how the story could go. It doesn’t have to be a fully baked plot line, just get the jist of it written down. Then you can flesh it out, work it around, and continue to improve it. Start writing regularly. Write a certain number of words per day or set aside a slot of time within which you write. Writing is a skill like any other that will improve with practice.<h2>Step 3: Get Feedback</h2>Once you’ve fleshed out your story, refine it and then get feedback from family and friends or even from a writing group. Having an outsider’s view is essential if you want to grow as an author. Don’t be discouraged by critiques; even the best authors edit and revise based on suggestions.&nbsp;<h2>Step 4: Publish</h2>Getting your book into the marketplace can be one of the easiest steps now that Amazon KDP and similar platforms are available for self-publishing.But ensure you have all your ducks in a row as in Canada, as even with self-publishing through platforms such as Amazon KDP, you’ll need to pay attention to the dual-language market opportunities as well as make sure you follow Canadian-specific business requirements.Get your book done by following the above steps and stick with it until you are satisfied. You are your first customer and if you love the story, it's likely others will love it too. &nbsp;

How to Become an Author in Canada

# How to Sell Your KDP Book On Etsy
To sell your KDP book on Etsy you’ll need to remember that you cannot sell an eBook version, but you can sell printed paperback or hardcover versions of your book.
## Order Your Own KDP Books
With KDP you’re able to order author copies of your book at cost. These books are the same quality that your customers get and it’s exciting and satisfying to open up a box full of books that you yourself wrote. 
## Selling Author Copies
Once you have your books you can sell them on your ETSY account by creating a listing for it and once a book sells you will need to fulfill your order and ship it out to your customer. There is no way to link your Amazon KDP account directly to your ETSY account to have them fulfilled automatically.  Set the price of your book to make sure it covers the shipping fees or select the option for the buyer to cover shipping as an added cost to buying your book. 

Selling your author copies isn’t just about making a profit; it’s also a great way to connect directly with your readers. You could set up a booth at a fair or other local events, place them on your website, arrange for a book signing, hold a reading or book signing at the local library or bookstore, or simply hand out signed copies as gifts. No matter how you follow through, you’ll be sharing your work in a more personal way. You are the marketer and salesperson as well as the storyteller. Just plan it out, get creative, and make your book a reality that people can hold in their hands.
Every book you sell spreads your story to a new reader.


Can You Sell KDP On Etsy?

# How to Delete Your KDP Account
If you’ve decided that you’re done with your self-publishing journey, or possibly you’re looking for a fresh new start, the following steps will give you the steps to take to close your KDP account. There is actually no way to outright “delete” your account but there is a way to permanently close it. 
## Step One: Unpublish Your Books
**For your eBooks, paperbacks & hardcover books:** On your KDP bookshelf, find the books you want to unpublish, hover over the 3 dots next to that book (where the ellipsis drop down menu is), and select the option to unpublish. Once you have selected to unpublish, you will then get a pop-up saying the following, before you select unpublish to confirm:

By confirming, you will be unpublishing this book. We'll stop printing copies of your (hardcover, eBook, or paperback) to fulfill customer orders. Third parties may still sell copies of your hardcover on Amazon. That means your (hardcover, eBook, or paperback) detail page will stay live on the website.
## Step Two: Contact KDP Support

The next step is to get ahold of KDP’s customer support. 
1. In your account, go to the KDP Help Center.
2. Choose the Contact Us option.
3. Before closing your account, ensure that any pending royalties are collected or accounted for. KDP will process final payments even after the account is closed.
4. Write a message explaining that you wish to close your account.

The support team will verify your request and may then ask you to confirm a few details. Once approved, your account will be closed.

