1) Fast path: Publish on Amazon KDP (Kindle)

Step 1 — Set up your account

eBook publishing (start-to-finish), grouped by the path you’re most likely to use.

1) Fast path: Publish on Amazon KDP (Kindle)

• Go to Amazon KDP → sign in with your Amazon account
• Complete:
  • Author/publisher info
  • Payment + tax interview
  • Bank details (for royalties)

Step 2 — Prep your manuscript

• Write in Google Docs or Word
• Use simple styles:
  • Heading 1 for chapter titles
  • Normal for body
• Insert page breaks between chapters
• Avoid: tabs for indents, extra blank lines, fancy fonts

Step 3 — Format the eBook file

Pick one:

• Easiest: KDP’s Kindle Create (exports a .kpf)
• Most control: Vellum (Mac) or Atticus (web)
• DIY: Word → export filtered HTML / or upload DOCX and let KDP convert (works, but less predictable)

Checklist before export:

• Clickable Table of Contents
• Consistent headings
• Links work (your website, other books, etc.)
• No headers/footers (not needed for reflowable eBooks)

Step 4 — Create a cover

• Build a 2D Kindle cover (front only)
• Typical size: ~1600×2560 px (works well across devices)
• Use readable title/subtitle at thumbnail size
• Export: JPG or PNG

Step 5 — Create your KDP listing

In KDP → “Create eBook”:

• Book title + subtitle
• Series info (optional)
• Author name / pen name
• Description (use short paragraphs + bullets)
• Keywords (7)
• Categories (pick the closest, not the biggest)

Step 6 — Upload files

• Upload manuscript (KPF/EPUB/DOCX)
• Upload cover
• Use the Previewer and check:
  • TOC works
  • Chapter breaks
  • Any weird spacing
  • Links

Step 7 — Price + territories

• Choose royalty plan (usually 70% where eligible)
• Set price
• Choose territories (often “All territories”)

Step 8 — Publish

• Hit Publish
• Review status until “Live”

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