INTRODUCTION TO THE AMAZON KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING:
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a self-publishing platform provided by Amazon that allows authors and publishers to publish their books in digital format, including eBooks and audiobooks, and make them available for sale on the Amazon Kindle Store. The platform is easy to use, and allows authors to upload their book files, set pricing, and publish their books in a matter of minutes. KDP also provides tools and resources to help authors promote their books and reach a wider audience. With KDP, authors have the freedom to publish their work independently and retain control of the rights to their books.
ACCOUNT CREATION ON AMAZON KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING:
To create an account on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), follow these steps:
1-Go to the KDP website (kdp.amazon.com) and click on the "Sign in" button at the top right corner of the page.
2-If you already have an Amazon account, use your existing login credentials to sign in. If you don't have an Amazon account, click on "Create your Amazon account" to create a new account.
3-Once you are signed in, you will be prompted to enter your personal information, including your name and email address.
4-After you have filled out the required information, click on "Create your KDP account" to proceed.
5-You will then be asked to enter your tax information, including your tax identification number (TIN) or social security number (SSN), depending on your country of residence.
6-Once you have entered your tax information, you will be asked to review and accept the terms and conditions of the program.
7-Once you have accepted the terms and conditions, your KDP account will be created and you will be able to start publishing your books on the Kindle Store.
8-Before you can sell your books on the Kindle Store, you may need to verify your identity by providing a valid ID.
9-You will also have to set up a payment method on your KDP account to receive the royalties from the sales.
Please note that Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is only available for select countries. If you are not in a supported country, you may not be able to create an account.
PUBLISH BOOK ON AMAZON KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING
Log in to your KDP account and click on the "Bookshelf" button on the top menu.
1-Click on the "+ Create a new title" button to start the publishing process.
2-Enter the title, author name, and other book information, including the book's description, keywords, and categories.
3-Select the language of your book and set the age range, if applicable.
4-Upload the book file in the format required by KDP, such as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF file. You can also create an ebook from scratch, using the KDP's built-in book creation tool.
5-Select the territories where you want your book to be available for sale.
6-Set the price of your book and choose the royalty option that you prefer (35% or 70% of the list price).
7-Select the options for Kindle MatchBook, Kindle Owners' Lending Library and Kindle Unlimited.
8-Add a cover image for your book by either uploading your own cover or using the cover creator tool.
9-Preview your book using the "Preview book" button to ensure that it looks the way you want it to.
10-Click on the "Save and publish" button to make your book available for sale on the Kindle Store.
Please note that once you publish your book, it can take up to 72 hours for it to appear on the Kindle Store. Also, it's important to proofread your book before publishing to ensure that it's free of typos, grammatical errors, and other mistakes.
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