How to Upload Your Book to KDP: A Step-by-Step Guide

TLDRLearn how to upload your book to KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), Amazon's publishing platform. Discover how to publish both an ebook and a paperback, including setting up pre-orders and connecting the two. Follow the step-by-step process and easily navigate through the details, manuscript, and cover sections.

Key insights

📚Publish both an ebook and a paperback on KDP.

🎯Set up pre-orders for ebooks.

💻Easily transfer information from ebook to print copy.

📅Choose and schedule a release date for ebooks.

📝Upload final manuscript and cover to KDP.

Q&A

Can I publish both an ebook and a paperback on KDP?

Yes, KDP allows you to publish both ebook and paperback versions of your book.

Can I set up pre-orders for my ebook?

Yes, you can set up pre-orders for ebooks on KDP.

Is it possible to transfer information from my ebook to the print copy?

Yes, you can easily transfer all the information from your ebook to the print copy on KDP.

Can I choose a specific release date for my ebook?

Yes, you can choose and schedule a release date for your ebook on KDP.

How do I upload my final manuscript and cover to KDP?

You can upload your final manuscript and cover to KDP through the details and content sections of the platform.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to uploading your book on KDP and a walkthrough of the process.

02:29Creating an account and navigating to the bookshelf page.

03:59Filling out the details page, including language, book title, series, edition number, author, and description.

06:39Choosing categories, keywords, and age range for your book.

08:59Uploading the manuscript and cover, including options for digital rights management and cover creation.