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Book Supported Languages
book. eBook content uploaded in an unsupported language won’t display properly on Kindle devices ... language cannot be converted into a Kindle eBook or hardcover book. Right-to-left (RTL) writing ... You can upload your books with content and metadata written in the supported languages listed below ... . Tips for eBooks: Content uploaded in an eBook-only language cannot be converted into a paperback ... and will be removed from sale. Select the language in your Bookshelf that matches the language
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Indian-Language Publishing
You can publish eBooks on Kindle devices and apps in Hindi (हिंदी), Tamil(தமிழ்) , Malayalam ... out the videos below. When preparing manuscript files for eBooks written in these languages, review ... our guidelines. What you should know Paperback publishing for Indian languages is not available ... at this time. Learn more about the languages we support. We recommend using English for the book ... details (e.g., title, author name) you enter when setting up your title. KDP accepts Indian languages
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Language & Reading direction
Language When setting up your book in KDP, you’ll need to select the language in which your book ... is written. It is important that the language you select in the bookshelf, the language in which ... the book is written, and the language specified in your content file’s metadata do match. KDP currently ... supports over 45 languages. If your book includes multiple languages, select the primary language ... . Reading direction For some specific languages like Japanese that are written in horizontally (left
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How to enroll in KDP Select
to enroll your Kindle eBook. Contents Requirements How to enroll in KDP Select How to check my KDP Select ... enrollment How to renew KDP Select Requirements KDP Select is for Kindle eBooks only. You can also ... enroll pre-order Kindle eBooks. To be eligible for enrollment: You must have exclusive rights ... for the primary content of the Kindle eBook. Content that is public domain is not eligible. Your Kindle ... eBook must also be exclusive to the Kindle Store for the KDP Select enrollment period. During the 90-day
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Kindle Previewer
instructions, see our User Guide. System requirements and supported languages You can download Kindle ... Want to see how your eBook will look before you publish it? Use Kindle Previewer, a free desktop ... standalone application, as you format your book so you can make sure it looks as intended. Kindle ... or later) (MacOS 10.15 or later) Note: Kindle Previewer 2.94 and older versions are no longer supported ... . Please download the latest version. Visit Kindle Previewer product page for more information. Kindle
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Guide to Kindle Content Quality
won't display properly on Kindle devices and will be removed from sale. See the languages we support ... Content published through Kindle Direct Publishing is held to the high standards customers have ... on making books available for Kindle devices and apps, see Amazon Kindle Publishing Guidelines ... . Note: Since Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) aims to provide the best possible tools for independent ... unsuited for reading on Kindle Disappointing content Companion guides Multi-work books Identifying
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Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited (KU) is a subscription program where customers can read Kindle eBooks and keep ... members to enroll in Kindle Unlimited (KU). When you enroll in KDP Select, your Kindle eBook ... is automatically included in Kindle Unlimited (KU). Your Kindle eBook will still be available for customers ... to buy, and you'll continue to earn royalties from those sales. To be included in Kindle Unlimited (KU ... ), you must meet the KDP Select requirements and enroll your Kindle eBook in KDP Select. If you don’t
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Getting Started with Kindle Create
macOS 11 or later Supported languages Kindle Create user interface is available in Dutch, English ... Use Kindle Create (PC or Mac) to turn your completed manuscript, of any trim size, into a beautiful ... book. You can make three types of books with Kindle Create: reflowable, interactive print replica ... , and comics with Guided View. Learn more about the book formats available in Kindle Create. Contents ... Download Kindle Create Requirements and supported features Install Kindle Create Get started
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Paths to Getting Your Content on Kindle
Kindle Direct Publishing Self-publishers can convert books into electronic format using Amazon's ... self-publishing tools and sell them on Amazon Kindle with Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). KDP ... is a fast, easy selfpublishing system for Amazon Kindle. Upload your content, enter sales copy ... and pricing information, and publish in minutes. Learn more or sign up. Kindle Create Use Kindle Create ... (PC or Mac) to transform your completed manuscript into a beautiful Kindle eBook. You can make three
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Set up your KDP account
guide to learn how to upload your book and review what languages are supported by KDP. A guide to publishing on Amazon