You can publish paperbacks and eBooks on KDP. Publishing a paperback can help you reach new readers. KDP prints your book on demand and subtracts your printing costs from your royalties. That means you don't have to pay any costs upfront or carry any inventory. You can order proofs and author (wholesale) copies of your paperbacks on KDP. To distribute your paperback through bookstores, online retailers, libraries, and academic institutions, you can also enable Expanded Distribution.

A guide to publishing on Amazon

Note: Paperback publishing is not yet available for books written in Japanese. KDP publishers can, however, sell paperbacks written in the languages we support on amazon.co.jp.

Contents What are the benefits of publishing paperbacks with KDP? How do I create a paperback of my published eBook? How do I link my eBook with my paperback? What resources do you have to help with formatting? How are royalties calculated? Where can I track my paperback sales? How do I get an ISBN for my paperback? How do I order author copies?

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What are the benefits of publishing paperbacks with KDP?

• Distribution. Reach paperback 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.
• Rights. Maintain creative control and own your copyright with our non-exclusive agreement.
• Get to market fast. Publish your paperback for international sale in just a few days.
• 100% availability. Printing on demand means your book will never be out of stock.

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How do I create a paperback of my published eBook?

Publishing a paperback of your eBook is easy. Go to your Bookshelf, find your eBook, and click + Create paperback. We'll update your paperback details with the details you provided when you set up your eBook. You can still edit these details. Like for eBooks, you can set separate prices and distribution options for each supported marketplace for your paperback.

If you've already published your title as an eBook, we'll review your paperback manuscript to make sure our customers have a positive reading experience. We'll check image resolution, fonts, margin settings, and readability. We'll also review all new and revised KDP books to make sure they meet to our content guidelines. Learn more about the submission process.

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How do I link my eBook with my paperback?

Linking these formats in the Amazon catalog provides the ideal browsing experience for customers. If you have an eBook and a paperback of the same title, their detail pages should link automatically if the book details match. Learn more about linking eBooks and paperbacks.

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What resources do you have to help with formatting?

Video: Paperback formatting essentials webinar recording

Introduction (0:00) What this video covers (1:14) What readers expect (1:55) Research and planning (3:12) Manufacturing (3:49) Trim size (4:51) Margins (7:47) Bleed (9:18) Book components (11:44) Front matter (12:05) Book body (13:29) Back matter (15:50) Tools (16:14) File review (20:34) Tips for all software (21:23) Flattening files (21:48) Embedding fonts (22:49)

• Free tools and resources.
  • Try our manuscript and cover templates.
  • Design an eye-catching cover with Cover Creator.
  • Attend a webinar to learn best practices and tips.
• Do it yourself. See our guides for formatting your manuscript and creating a cover.
• Preview your paperback. Order proof copies before making your book available to customers.

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How are royalties calculated?

KDP offers a fixed 60% royalty rate on paperbacks sold on Amazon marketplaces where KDP supports paperback distribution. Your royalty is 60% of your list price, minus subtract printing costs. If you enable Expanded Distribution, the royalty is 40% of the book's list price effective in the distribution channel at the time of purchase minus printing costs. Learn more about paperback royalties.

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Where can I track my paperback sales?

Track sales in your KDP Reports.

• Track royalties earned from paperback sales on your Sales Dashboard
• Download your Sales & Royalty Report for royalty details going back 90 days
• See a summary of your monthly royalties in the Prior Months' Royalties Report
• Track your payments in the Payments report

Learn more about sales reports.

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How do I get an ISBN for my paperback?

KDP can provide you with a free ISBN to publish your paperback, or you can buy your own from Bowker or through your local ISBN agency. Learn more about ISBNs.

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How do I order author copies?

You can order author copies of books in "Live" status:

1. Go to your Bookshelf and find the paperback you would like to order.
2. Click on the Order Author Copies link in the ellipsis ("...") menu.
3. Enter the order quantity and select the Amazon marketplace closest to your shipping destination from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Proceed to Checkout. You'll be redirected to the Amazon Shopping Cart/Basket of your chosen marketplace to complete your order.

Learn more about author copies.