Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the world's largest platform for self-publishers. Millions of readers search for new books every day. This guide takes you from finished manuscript to live Amazon listing.
What is Amazon KDP?
KDP is Amazon's self-publishing platform. You upload your manuscript and cover, set a price, and Amazon prints on demand or distributes digitally. You keep the rights and can earn up to 70% royalties on ebooks.
Step 1: Create a KDP account (5 minutes)
Go to kdp.amazon.com. Use your existing Amazon account or create a new one. Complete tax information and bank details for payouts.
Step 2: Prepare your manuscript (10 minutes)
LITRA! delivers publish-ready files:
Make sure page count matches your trim size, for example 6x9 inches.
Step 3: Upload your cover (5 minutes)
LITRA! gives you a design brief. Use it in Canva, Adobe, or outsource to a designer. Upload as a PDF with bleed.
Step 4: Fill in book details (10 minutes)
Step 5: Preview and publish (5 minutes)
Use KDP's online previewer to check formatting. Click publish. Review usually takes 24-72 hours.
After publishing: Marketing
Conclusion
Amazon KDP is your direct path to readers. With LITRA! as your writing partner and this guide as your map, there is nothing stopping you.