KDP Publishing How-to

There are 3 book sizes that meet the expanded distribution requirements for both KDP and LS. These sizes are (in inches):

  • 5 x 8
  • 5 x 8.5
  • 6 x 9
  • 7 x 10 (white paper only, not cream)

KDP Cover Calculator
https://kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator

Set Trim Size, Bleed, and Margins
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GVBQ3CMEQW3W2VL6#trimsize

Word and Character Counter (KDP allows 200 characters maximum for the book’s title and subtitle):
https://wordcounter.net/character-count

Kinds of PDF:
— LS wants PDF/X-1a (SWOP)
— KDP wants PDF/X-1a 2001

KDP Paperback Submission Guidelines
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201857950

KDP Printing Cost and Royalty Calculator
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GSQF43YAMUPFTMSP

KDP Print Options and Trim Sizes
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834180

KDP Expanded Distribution (includes requirements and eligible trim sizes)
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GQTT4W3T5AYK7L45

KDP Format Your Paperback
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834190

KDP Format Your Paperback with Apple Pages
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G3TQWMMGK8528NDZ

KDP Format a Paperback Manuscript with Word for Mac
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GLRF8JDXY5LPE3TX

KDP Create Paperback Cover
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201953020

Create Cover Solutions (webinar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZj3MKxDB8A

KDP Paperback Cover Templates
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/cover-templates

KDP Format Your Ebook
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201723130

Print Options
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834180#trim

Sizing
https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D5f400001J46gjCAB/sizing?language=en_US

Expanded Distribution
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GQTT4W3T5AYK7L45#eligibility

What is Expanded Distribution with KDP and is it worth opting in?
https://www.jdandj.com/blog/what-is-expanded-distribution-with-kdp-and-is-it-worth-opting-in#:~:text=Is%20it%20worth%20opting%20for,etc.%2C%20then%20probably%20not.

Information you need to make your book’s back cover:
  • ISBN
  • Back cover copy
  • Photos for back cover
  • Publishing logo
  • Bar code (or a white=rectangle space for bar code)
  • BISAC categories for top of back cover
Bookow Resources for Preparing Books for Printing

https://www.bookow.com/resources.php

Amazon.com: Worldwide Websites/Marketplaces

Amazon’s worldwide marketplace for selling KDP books (and a few other products) are located in these 9 countries:
  • Amazon USA … Amazon.com
  • Amazon UK … Amazon.co.uk
  • Amazon Germany … Amazon.de
  • Amazon France … Amazon.fr
  • Amazon Spain … Amazon.es
  • Amazon Italy … Amazon.it
  • Amazon Japan … Amazon.co.jp
  • Amazon Canada … Amazon.ca
  • Amazon Australia … Amazon.com.au