KDP publishing guide: 7 steps to success 1. Convert your Word file with Kindle Create 2. Prepare to self-publish your book on Amazon KDP 3. Start the steps to self-publish on KDP Publishing 4. Enter your book details 5. Upload your files 6. Establish rights and pricing 7. Set your ...
Next is pricing your book. In this section, you will choose if you want to enroll in KDP Select, choose the territories where you want to list your book, and select your royalty rate and price. Under “Royalty and Pricing”, you can choose the 35% plan or the 70% plan. Amazon will...
KDP doesn’t allow the creation of magazines, periodicals or spiral-bound books. Finally, you can sell ebooks and print books from a single account. WithKDP Print, a supplier will print books only when someone orders them. To use this print-on-demand (POD) service, you need to upload im...
For many aspiring authors, the thought of self-publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) seems like a quick and easy way to get their work out into the world. However, there are some real costs that come with self-publishing on KDP that many people don't consider. First we nee...
To do this, log in to your KDP account and follow these steps: 1. Click the ellipsis button (“…”) under the Book Actions menu next to the book you’re updating. 2. Select “Edit eBook pricing”. 3. Set the list price to $0.99 (This is the lowest price that Amazon will allow...
When you upload your ebook, on the pricing page, you’ll find a section called “KDP Pricing Support (Beta).” When you click on it, it will show you a graph estimating your sales potential at different prices. I’ve often ignored the recommendation because, as I advised above, I check...
See what you can earn with KDP Sample pricing for US only eBook Paperback List Price (without tax) $2.99 $9.99 Royalty Rate $2.09 (up to 70%) $5.99 (up to 60%) File Delivery / Printing Costs (-$0.30)* 2 MB x $0.15 (-$4.00)** (250 pages x $0.012) + $1.00 Total Royalty ...
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Publishing on Amazon is not just for the big guys. Any author, small or large, can publish their writings with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). KDP allows you to create your book cover and upload it directly onto Amazon so that readers around the world can purchase it without having to go...
I do have to note that self-publishing means that you have to handle the promotion that a publishing house or agent would typically do. The tradeoff with KDP is that you have more creative freedom. How much money can you make with Kindle Direct Publishing?