By BWC Team in 2023
For authors, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is comparable to a magical portal. Here you may publish
your writings as paperbacks or Kindle eBooks and share your expertise and tales with a global audience. So
how does it operate?
Well, it's rather easy. You must first prepare your work, create a cover, and submit it to
Amazon KDP. You
decide where and how much to charge for your book. Once it is live, you get royalties and readers will
purchase your book on Amazon.
For further details, keep reading this blog. So, KDP can help you share your story if you have one!
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self publishing platform that enables authors to sell their books to the company's vast audience without the need for a traditional publishing company. KDP allows authors to create ebooks and paperback books without upfront costs or inventory orders. It also grants full rights to the author, unlike traditional publishing houses. KDP is an excellent way for authors to get their books published and listed for sale for free, with no fees paid until a sale is made.
Let’s go over some of the fundamental reasons as to why should you sign up with KDP:
KDP helps page states that content typically published using KDP includes:
Amazon Advertising is a marketing service that allows sellers to promote their books to potential buyers. It involves setting up an ad campaign targeting specific keywords relevant to your book, which your audience will likely use in the Amazon search bar. When a customer searches for those keywords, your ad may appear within the search results, allowing them to click through to your book's product detail page. By bidding on clicks for these targeted keywords, the better your bid, the more likely your ad will appear.
KDP Select is a free Kindle book program offered by Amazon, allowing ebook sellers to reach more readers and earn more money at no additional cost. This program is optional and only eligible for ebooks, not paperbacks. All authors and publishers, regardless of their location, can enroll their Kindle books in KDP Select. However, there are limitations to this program.
KDP allows authors to list an ebook for free and create their own print-on-demand paperback version. To sign up, go to the Kindle Direct Publishing website and fill in basic information. Next, create a new title and choose Kindle eBook or Paperback. Fill in details about your book, such as Title, Edition, Author, Description, Publishing Rights, and Keywords. Upload your manuscript, eBook Cover, eBook Preview, and optional Kindle eBook ISBN. Read the KDP Content Guidelines before uploading your ebook.
Price your book by enrolling in KDP Select, choosing territories to list your book, and selecting your royalty rate and price. Choose between the 35% plan or the 70% plan, with Amazon showing your royalty based on your list price. If your price is over $9.99, you are only eligible for the 35% royalty.
After filling in all information, your book is ready to be published and your authored ebook or paperback will be available for sale on Amazon.
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Self publishing allows for a quick turnaround from manuscript to sellable product, with a turnaround time of less than a week. Ebooks can be uploaded to digital marketplaces in less than six hours, and can be available within 24 hours.
The 70% royalty option on Amazon KDP requires certain criteria to be met, making it a complex option to choose from. Here is it:
Amazon sets list price requirements for ebooks published through KDP.
| Royalty Rate Option | Minimum List Price | Maximum List Price |
| 35% | $0.99% | $200.00 |
| $1.99 | $200.00 | |
| $2.99 | $200.00 | |
| 70% | $2.99 | $9.99 |
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a platform that allows authors and publishers to publish their e-books independently. It simplifies the publishing process, offering a user-friendly interface, flexible pricing options, and wide distribution potential. KDP allows authors to retain control over their work, earn royalties, and tap into Amazon's vast customer base. Its seamless integration with Amazon's online marketplace streamlines the book-selling journey. Whether an experienced author or a first-time writer, Book Writing Cube provides the support needed to share their stories.
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