You can only apply formatting as per the technical requirements of the Kindle device, which is specified by KDP itself. And to be honest, these are not complex in any way whatsoever. When I say formatting for the Kindle is technical , I mean there are specific ways that you can do certain things and there are features you cannot use. For example, you cannot have text boxes in your eBook file, as also headers and footers are not recognized in the Kindle device.
Otherwise, certain errors or layout issues will occur. Alternatively, you may wish to hire a professional eBook formatter.
In addition to formatting your Word file, which includes the text contents of your book, you will also need to create a separate cover image. Amazon has introduced the Kindle Create tool , and the information for using this tool is also included in this guide.
Using Kindle Create, you can check your Word file, add special features, etc. If there are issues with your Word file when you preview it in Kindle Create, you will have to make the changes in Word, and then preview it Kindle Create again. Pay attention to the following points if you have already applied any character or text styles to your Word file. This optimizes fonts, line spacing, margins, etc. An important step in publishing your book file to KDP is making sure you have all the necessary front and back matter formatted for your book.
Your title page text will be centered with the title of your book , the author name below, and a page break inserted below the author name.
You can include your copyright notice on your title page as shown in the above example or you can have a separate copyright page. If you convert your Word file in Kindle Create, this will be done automatically. If you choose to, you can add a dedication page, and that will follow your Table of Contents. You can keep it simple, like in the example page below, which shows the Dedication page for the book, The Miracle Morning for Writers. Always insert a page break at the end of a chapter so that the new chapter will start on a new page.
If you are publishing a non-fiction book to Kindle Direct Publishing, you will probably have graphics in your book. You do not need to include your cover image in your Word manuscript file. Your cover image will be added automatically when you publish your eBook, and it is uploaded separately. If there are any errors with any of the above, they will need to be fixed in your Word file, and you will then need to upload the file to Kindle Create again.
On the Inspector , you can change the device you want to preview your eBook in. The options are:. You can now navigate through your eBook to view what it will look like on the different devices. After you have chosen the theme, click the Select button. This does not publish your eBook to Kindle Direct Publishing, but creates the.
Click the OK button on this window to first save your file. Once your file is properly formatted and converted, you can self-publish your book to KDP. Before you open the Kindle Direct Publishing site, be sure you have all the necessary files and information needed to complete the process. Have the above available in a text file, then you can just copy and paste when you upload your information and files.
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Books on unique niche topics tend to fare better in the self-publishing market. Amazon will be making money off your book, too, so they should be willing to work with you to see that the process goes smoothly. Helpful 6 Not Helpful 2. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 4. You Might Also Like How to. How to. Professional Writer. Expert Interview. More References About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: Updated: November 8, Categories: Featured Articles Amazon. Article Summary X To publish a book on Amazon, start by creating a Kindle Direct Publishing account and formatting your book according to Amazon's standards.
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