This page explains how to update your release date, update your manuscript, and what limits apply.

If you have previously published with KDP, you can submit a pre-order without providing a manuscript. You will need to upload the final manuscript file you want delivered to customers 3 days / 72 hours before your release date.

Postpone your release date

If you need more time, you can postpone your release date. The window depends on when your pre-order was created:

• Pre-order created before September 2, 2026: You can postpone up to 30 days past your current release date.
• Pre-order created on or after September 2, 2026: You can postpone within 6 months of your originally selected release date.

How many times you can postpone:

• If your pre-order was created before September 2, 2026: You can postpone one time without penalty.
• If your pre-order was created on or after September 2, 2026: You can postpone up to 2 times without penalty.

To postpone:

1. Go to your Bookshelf.
2. Select the ellipsis button ("…") next to the title.
3. Select "Edit eBook Pricing."
4. Update the release date to a later date.
5. Select "Publish."

After you've used your available postponements, you can't postpone again. If you need more time, you can cancel the pre-order and set up a new one. For details on cancellation consequences, visit Postpone or cancel a pre-order release.

Move up your release date

If your book is ready early, you can move up your release date. There's no limit to how many times you can move up the date.

Before moving up the date, you need to:

• Upload and submit your final manuscript.
• The earliest you can move your release date to is 3 days from today. If this is the first title you are publishing on KDP, the earliest date is 5 days from today.

To move up your release date:

1. Go to your Bookshelf.
2. Select the ellipsis button ("…") next to the title.
3. Select "Edit eBook Pricing."
4. Update the release date to an earlier date.
5. Select "Publish."

All customers who pre-ordered will receive the content on the earlier release date.

Tip: If you want to release your eBook immediately without waiting for the scheduled date, select "I'm ready to release my book now" in the Pre-order section. This option is available if your pre-order is in "Pre-order Draft" status and your manuscript is ready.

Update your manuscript before release

You can upload a new version of your manuscript at any time before your submission deadline.

To update your pre-order:

1. Go to your Bookshelf.
2. Select the ellipsis button ("…") under KINDLE EBOOK ACTIONS next to the eBook you want to update.
3. Select Edit eBook content.
4. Under Manuscript, upload the manuscript file that contains the version of the eBook you want delivered to customers.
5. Select Save and continue after your manuscript uploads.
6. Proceed to finish setting up your book, including your cover and rights and pricing information.
7. Select Submit for pre-order.

Your updated file will replace the previous version. Once submitted, your book will return to review. Allow up to 72 hours for the review to complete.

If this is the first title you are publishing on KDP, you must submit your final manuscript at least 5 days before your release date. You can replace your manuscript until that deadline.

Important: After uploading your updated manuscript, you must click "Save and Submit" to complete the submission. If your Bookshelf shows "With unpublished changes," your update has not been submitted. Submit before your deadline to ensure your latest manuscript is used for publication. After your submission deadline, you can no longer update your manuscript. Your most recently submitted file will be used for publication on your release date.

Important reminders

• Any change to your release date must be made before your submission deadline (72 hours before release). If this is the first title you are publishing on KDP, your submission deadline is 5 days before your release date.
• If your manuscript is not uploaded and submitted by the deadline, your pre-order will be canceled.
• You can't postpone your release date if your pre-order privileges are currently removed. You can still move up your release date.

Related articles

• Kindle eBook Pre-Order
• Postpone or cancel a pre-order release
• Setting up pre-orders
• Pre-order statuses
• Pre-order pricing and sales reports