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