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Order Proof and author copies early

Order your proof and author copies early to prepare for the holiday season. It can take longer for your orders to arrive at this time of year, so follow these steps to prepare now:

1. If needed, update your book as soon as possible.
2. Check out our timelines to allow enough time for your updates to appear.
3. Order proof copies and author copies.
4. Take note of our shipping options and times.

If you have questions about an order you placed or a copy you received, visit Manage Orders.

Format your paperback or eBook

Review the following resources to help you format your paperback and eBook:

Paperback

• Paperback Cover Resources
• Paperback Submission Overview
• Troubleshoot Paperback Formatting Issues

eBook

• eBook Manuscript Formatting Guide
• Kindle Previewer Tool

Publish a book

New to KDP or just need a refresher? Read the following pages for help with publishing your book:

• Getting Started
• Publish Your Book
• Update Your Book

• Change my browse categories

• Link my eBook and paperback titles

• Learn more about Look Inside the Book

• Create or update a series collection

• Get paid