Risk: Moderate

Starting a side hustle with Amazon KDP can be risky for someone starting from scratch, especially if they can't afford to lose money. The main potential losses include money invested in book production, time spent on research and marketing, energy dedicated to writing and promoting, and confidence if sales are low. Beginners often spend money on book production and marketing without seeing significant returns. There are startup costs involved in creating and promoting books that may not pay off if the books don't sell well. Online discussions mention instances of individuals failing to make a profit or losing money in the initial stages of starting with Amazon KDP.