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You've just finished writing the next hit romance novel. Or maybe a memoir destined for the big screen. Or perhaps the first volume of a gripping fantasy series. Now you’ve decided to self-publish your book on KDP, which lets you publish both eBooks and paperbacks. How do you want to start?
Video: Getting started with KDP
Benefits of publishing eBooks with KDP include:For information on timelines, including details on new publications and updates to published books, see our Help page.
Want to change your eBook after publishing it? You can update most of your book details, manuscript, and cover image.
Video: Getting started with KDP
Benefits of publishing paperbacks with KDP include:For information on timelines, including details on new publications and updates to published books, see our Help page.
Want to change your paperback after publishing it? You can update some of your book details, manuscript, and cover. Do you already publish on CreateSpace? You can move your title to KDP and manage both formats from one website. Learn more about moving your CreateSpace paperback to KDP.
Step-by-step guidance For an end-to-end guide with insider tips for publishing on Amazon, try KDP Jumpstart. | Learn on your ownUse our self-guided resources to get started with publishing eBooks and paperbacks. |
Publish Your eBook on KDP
Video: Getting started with KDP
Benefits of publishing eBooks with KDP include:
- Rights: Keep control of your rights and set your own list prices. Make changes to your books at any time.
- Get to market fast: Set up your book in minutes, and it will appear on Kindle stores worldwide.
- Royalties: Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, India, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and more. Enroll in KDP Select and earn more money through Kindle Unlimited and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.
- Prepare your manuscript and cover. Check out our tools and resources.
- Make sure your book meets our content and quality guidelines.
- Use your Amazon account to sign in to KDP or create a new one.
- Make sure your browser is updated.
- Go to your Bookshelf. In the "Create a New Title" section, click + Kindle eBook.
- Enter your information for each section:
- After entering your information, click Publish Your Kindle eBook.
Want to change your eBook after publishing it? You can update most of your book details, manuscript, and cover image.
Publish Your Paperback on KDP
Video: Getting started with KDP
Benefits of publishing paperbacks with KDP include:
- Rights: Maintain creative control and own your copyright with our non-exclusive agreement.
- 100% availability: Printing on demand means your book will never be out of stock.
- Distribution: Reach readers through Amazon websites in the US, Europe, and Japan.
- Royalties: Earn up to 60% royalties on the list price you set, minus printing costs.
- Prepare your manuscript and cover. Check out our tools and resources
- Make sure your book meets our publishing and content guidelines.
- Use your Amazon account to sign in to KDP or create a new one.
- Make sure your browser is updated.
- Go to your Bookshelf. In the "Create a New Title" section, click + Paperback.
- Enter your information for each section:
- Paperback Details: Enter your title, description, keywords, categories, etc.
- Paperback Content: Choose paper type and trim size. Upload your manuscript and create your cover. Preview your paperback.
- Paperback Rights & Pricing: Select the territories where you hold distribution rights. Set your list price.
- After entering your information, click Publish Your Paperback Book.
Want to change your paperback after publishing it? You can update some of your book details, manuscript, and cover. Do you already publish on CreateSpace? You can move your title to KDP and manage both formats from one website. Learn more about moving your CreateSpace paperback to KDP.
