![]() In this post, we’ll look at the costs charged by Amazon when you publish on Kindle Direct Publishing. This no-upfront-payment system has allowed self-publishing authors to publish their ebooks with minimal financial risk. While there is no set-up price for authors on KDP, delivery and printing costs are automatically deducted from royalties made on each sale. You can either upload this file to your Kindle device or view it in Kindle Previewer to check the quality of your eBook before publishing.It’s free to publish a book on Amazon through their Kindle Direct Publishing program. ![]() Instead of uploading an HTML or DOC file to the KDP website for conversion, you can convert your book into Kindle format directly on your Mac. To export your book file as an ePub file, select "Share" on the Apple Pages menu bar, then "Export." Select "ePub" as the desired format. With Apple Pages, you can export files in ePub format. To create a PDF file from Word or Apple Pages, save as a PDF.Īt this time, KDP only supports uploaded PDFs in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Galician, and Basque. If not, consider converting it to a Word (DOC) file. After you upload a PDF, we recommend previewing your book to make sure it looks the way you want it to. Graphics formatting, page numbers, and sidebars in PDFs don't always convert well to Kindle. You can upload a PDF file of your book, but this has a larger margin for error. In Apple Pages, choose "Export" and "Send to iWeb" to convert your file to HTML.įor more information, see our Basic HTML Guidelines. Remove hard returns and insert page breaks at the end of chapters for optimal Kindle viewing.Ĭheck out our Simplified Formatting Guide for more information.įor more advanced formatting, convert your Word file to HTML and then upload for conversion. You'll also want to create your Table of Contents manually using the Hyperlink and Bookmark functions. Be sure to use the "Insert" function to insert any images, rather than copying and pasting. Word files with limited formatting translate well to Kindle. You can use Microsoft Word or Apple Pages to create a Word (DOC) file for conversion to Kindle. These file formats can be converted to Kindle by uploading to the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) website:Įxception: eBooks in these languages can only be uploaded as Word files: Want a formatting tool that turns your completed manuscript into a beautiful Kindle eBook? Try Kindle Create. Topic 8 - Format Your Paperback Manuscript.Topic 5 - Build Your Amazon Detail Page.HTML and CSS Tags Supported in Kindle Format 8.Attributes and Tags Supported by Enhanced Typesetting.Creating Kindle Editions with Audio/Video Content.Creating Fixed-Layout Books Without Pop-Ups.Creating Fixed-Layout Books with Image Pop-Ups or Virtual Panels.Creating Fixed-Layout Books with Text Pop-Ups.Guidelines for Specific Types of eBooks.Paths to Getting Your Content on Kindle.Featured Offer Eligibility for Third-Party Sellers.Reporting Possible Violations of Our Guidelines.Intellectual Property Rights Frequently Asked Questions.Kindle Direct Publishing Terms and Conditions.How to Send Your Updated eBook to Customers or Yourself.Nominate Your eBook for a Promotion (Beta).Paperback and Hardcover Distribution Rights.My proof or author copy has printing errors.My proof or author copy didn’t arrive on time.I’m getting an error ordering my proof copy.I’m getting an error ordering my author copy.When will my proof or author copy arrive?.What is the cost to ship my proof or author copy?.How much do proof or author copies cost?.Can I offer discounts to books in my series?.How to create a series with multiple authors.Where can I find my Amazon Series Page?.Kindle Vella - Royalties, Reporting, and Payments.International Standard Book Number (ISBN).Make Your Book More Discoverable with Keywords.Previewing and Publishing Your Kindle Create Book.Prepare Print Replica Books with Kindle Create.Prepare Comic eBooks with Kindle Create.Prepare Reflowable and Print Books with Kindle Create.Publishing Service Providers & Resources. ![]() What file formats are supported for eBook manuscripts?.Why is my cover image not updating on Amazon?.What criteria does my eBook's cover image need to meet?.Fix Paperback and Hardcover Formatting Issues.Paperback and Hardcover Manuscript Templates.Format Front Matter, Body Matter, and Back Matter.How EU Prices Affect List Price Requirements.EIN for Corporations and Non-Individual Entities
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