What format do I need for KDP?

We support books in EPUB format that meet the specifications outlined in the Kindle Publishing Guidelines. Use any third-party tool available on the internet to create your EPUB file. We recommend validating the file with Kindle Previewer before you upload your book.

How do I make a KDP book?

Contents

1. Open Kindle Create and import your file.
2. Style your book.
3. Add table of contents page and page numbering.
4. Customize headers, footers, page numbers.
5. Review your file in Kindle Create.
6. Export your file for publishing on KDP.
7. Upload your file to KDP.
8. Preview your book before publication.

Is there an app for KDP?

The KDP Wizard browser app is the Amazon KDP tool for listing and editing product information that will change the way you think about product creation. Once tedious and laborious tasks, you’ll find that keeping your KDP product catalog fresh and up to date is a breeze.

Can Kindle read other eBook formats?

Kindle supports Amazon’s proprietary format, AZW, as well as the similar MOBI format. If you have an EPUB file that you want to read on a Kindle, the simplest way is to convert it to MOBI, and there are several programs that will allow you to do this.

What is KDP no content?

This means that your KDP books aren’t printed until a buyer orders one. This is great news for you as an author because it means you don’t have to hold or store any inventory. If you want to self-publish your own book (whether that’s a novel or a journal), you just have to upload all of the information to KDP.

How do you write a book in docs?

How to Write a Book in Google Docs: 9 Easy Steps

1. Step 1: Break Up Your Outline.
2. Step 2: Set and Update Your Styles.
3. Step 3: Add Supporting Body Text.
4. Step 4: Insert Images and Other Visuals.
5. Step 5: Create Front and Back Matter Pages.
6. Step 6: Insert a Table of Contents.
7. Step 7: Download Your Book.
8. Step 8: Make a Print Copy.