Amazon KDP Hardcover: Eligibility, Templates, and Quality Expectations Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Amazon KDP hardcover enables a premium print edition but requires precise interior and wrapped cover PDFs. Prepare a single, flattened cover PDF (front, spine, back) and a print-ready interior with embedded fonts and correct margins. Hardcovers have higher printing costs and require…

paperback amazon kdp: Trim size, bleed, cover, and interior setup Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Choosing the right trim size and setting correct bleed/margins prevents printing errors and makes your paperback look professional. A print-ready cover and correctly formatted interior (fonts, pagination, and table of contents) are required for smooth KDP upload and buyer satisfaction.…

ebook amazon kdp: Kindle ebook creation guide — formats, reflowable vs fixed-layout, and best practices Estimated reading time: 6 minutes This guide explains the practical differences between reflowable and fixed-layout ebooks for Kindle and when each format is appropriate. Step-by-step advice covers preparing a manuscript, converting to a clean EPUB, and testing in Kindle previewers.…

Can I upload a PDF to Amazon KDP? A practical guide for self-publishers Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Yes — KDP accepts PDFs for most print books and requires PDFs for print covers and books with bleed. PDFs are allowed for some eBook uploads, but they often convert poorly; use EPUB or a KDP-friendly format…

amazon kdp ebook: A practical guide to Kindle settings, formatting, pricing, and launch Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Getting your amazon kdp ebook right starts with clean files: correct manuscript format, an EPUB that validates, and a thumbnail-ready cover. Price and royalty choices affect both earnings and discoverability—use KDP’s file-size and royalty rules to pick…

How to Upload to Amazon KDP: A Hands-On Walkthrough for Non‑Fiction Authors Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Upload to Amazon KDP with fewer mistakes by preparing the right file types and sizes up front. Know what each file does: manuscript (content), cover (thumbnail + print wrap), and EPUB/PDF (store-ready ebook or print-ready file). Tools like…

How to publish a book on Amazon KDP Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Publishing on KDP follows three core steps: prepare, upload, and publish — with formatting and metadata done right, the process fast and reliable. Use a clean EPUB for ebooks and a properly formatted PDF for print; this avoids preview errors and upload…

how to publish your book on amazon kdp Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Get your account, rights, and metadata ready before you upload to avoid delays and rejections. Prepare a clean EPUB or print-ready PDF, plus a market-tested, thumbnail-readable cover. Use tools for EPUB conversion, cover design, and upload preparation to reduce errors and speed…

Amazon KDP Publish Your Book: A Launch Playbook to Avoid the Most Common Rejections Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Prepare clean EPUBs and high-resolution covers before you click Publish to avoid most technical rejections. Be transparent about AI assistance and humanize the prose to meet current KDP expectations. Use an author-focused system for formatted files,…

Using Amazon KDP: a practical, real‑world process for non‑fiction authors Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Prepare before you write: research niche demand, confirm rights, and create a short project brief. Use AI for drafting and human editing for quality; format and cover choices drive conversions. Measure launch data, then prioritize cover, description, price, and small…