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Why am I unable to edit my paperback book details? |
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Certain book details are locked after publishing, and can't be updated unless you unpublish and republish your paperback as a new book. For more information, including a list of which details can be edited after publishing, visit: Update Your Book Details. |
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How long will it take for the Look Inside the Book feature to appear for my title? |
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For a paperback, it takes 9 -10 business days. For an eBook, it takes 7-8 business days. For more on Look Inside the Book, visit: Look Inside the Book. |
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What is KDP Select? |
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KDP Select is a promotional program offered through KDP which makes your eBook available via Kindle Unlimited. Enrolling in KDP Select also gives you access to a new set of promotional tools to make your eBook available to a broader audience. For more information, visit: KDP Select. |
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Can you help me format my book? |
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Formatting services are not available through KDP, however, we offer formatting guides online. For help with your eBook, visit: eBook Formatting Guide. For help with your paperback, visit: Paperback Formatting Guide. |
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How can I change the price of my book? |
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You can change your book's price from the KDP Bookshelf. For the steps to change your eBook pricing, go here. For the steps to change your paperback pricing, go here. |
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