Category: Self-Publishing

kdp hardcover publishing guide Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways KDP hardcovers are a separate product type: they need their own ISBN, a print-ready interior PDF, and a single full-wrap cover PDF with correct spine and bleed. Technical details matter: trim size, page count, paper type and accurate spine width determine whether Amazon accepts…

How to Upload a Manuscript to KDP Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Table of Contents Why the manuscript upload matters Step-by-step: how to upload a manuscript to KDP Common upload errors and how to fix them How BookUploadPro helps with KDP manuscript upload steps Final thoughts and next steps FAQ Sources Why the manuscript upload…

Amazon KDP Dashboard Explained Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways The Amazon KDP dashboard is your central control panel for published books, reports, and account settings — learn the core areas quickly to act on sales data. Learn how the Bookshelf, Reports, and Account sections connect to publishing and distribution, and which metrics matter…

kdp book setup checklist Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Key takeaways A reliable kdp book setup checklist covers account & tax setup, exact metadata, clean files (ebook and print), and rights/pricing decisions before you publish. Use proofing steps (previewers, proof copies) and a short launch plan to avoid re-uploads and lost momentum. When you scale…

Amazon KDP file requirements Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Key takeaways Know the right file types: EPUB or MOBI/EPUB for eBooks, PDF (print-ready) for paperbacks and hardcovers, JPEG/TIFF for eBook covers, and single PDFs for print covers. Pay attention to resolution, color mode, bleed, and spine math for print; use 300 DPI and CMYK for…

KDP formatting checklist: a practical guide for print and eBook interiors Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways A KDP formatting checklist keeps your manuscript inside Amazon’s strict trim, margin, bleed, and file rules so uploads don’t fail or print poorly. Focus on three zones: page setup (trim, bleed, margins), file integrity (fonts, images, PDF/export),…

KDP Manuscript Formatting Guide Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Formatting is about reproducible rules: set trim size, margins, bleed, and use styles instead of manual spacing. One clean source file can produce both Kindle eBooks and KDP print files if you follow KDP formatting rules and use the right tools. When you publish…

Kindle Ebook Formatting Guide: Prepare Your Manuscript for KDP Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways A clean, style‑based DOCX or validated EPUB is the fastest path to a reliable Kindle file. Use Word styles for headings and body text, clear chapter breaks, and test in Kindle Previewer before upload. When you scale to multiple…

KDP Paperback Trim Size Rules Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Key takeaways KDP paperback trim size rules set fixed width/height limits, different costs for large sizes, and strict margin/bleed requirements that must match your selected trim. Choose trim size based on genre norms, page count, and cost; 6″ x 9″ works for many trade titles,…

kdp cover requirements (size + bleed) Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Key takeaways Follow KDP cover requirements (size + bleed) exactly: add 0.125″ bleed on every side and use the cover width formula that includes spine, front, back, and both bleeds. Use the trim size + spine math early in design, and keep text inside…