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UPDATE	.	Kindle Vella winding down in February 2025
	.	We've made the difficult decision to gradually wind down Kindle Vella in February 2025. We are grateful for all of the author participation. For details, review our Kindle Vella Update FAQ.
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NEW	.	Identity verification is rolling out to authors
	.	We’re committed to protecting those who publish with us and those who buy books on Amazon. As part of this effort, we are beginning to ask authors and publishers to verify their identity on KDP. For details, visit our Help article.
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NEW	.	KDP is now on Instagram
	.	Follow KDP on Instagram at @AmazonKDP for helpful and inspirational content as well as highlights of KDP authors and titles.

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