Publish with Kindle Direct Publishing in 3 simple steps
Step 1: Prepare your manuscript and cover files
Format your manuscript file and create your front, body, and back matter, such as your title page, table of contents, and author bio. Kindle Create can help you format your books.
Use our free Cover Creator tool, download a template, or create your own cover file.
Step 2: Publish in print and digital formats
Enter book details such as the title and the author.
Upload and preview your prepared manuscript and book cover.
Select your publishing rights and list price. We'll make your eBook available in Kindle Stores, and we'll print and ship your paperback and hardcovers on demand to customers around the world.
Step 3: Promote your book to readers
Use KDP’s free marketing tools to help readers find your book:
Offer your eBook on Kindle Unlimited by enrolling in KDP Select.
Create an author page to share information about yourself and your books.
Set up customized ads to reach more readers through Amazon Advertising. (Subject to availability per country)
Enhance your book detail page with custom images, text, and tables using A+ Content.
Make your paperback available to bookstores, libraries, and other retailers with Expanded Distribution. (US and UK only)
Laura Rocca
Italy / Romance
Sundari Venkatraman
India / Romance
Marah Woolf
Germany / Fantasy
We can help you get started with Kindle Create
More free KDP tools to help
publish your book
Kindle Previewer
See how your eBook will look before you publish it
Kindle Kids' Book Creator
Turn your illustrated children’s books into great-looking eBooks
KDP Community
Join the conversation with new and accomplished KDP authors and publishers in the KDP Community
Kindle Comic Creator
Convert your comics, graphic novels, and manga into eBooks
Join our community of authors
Have a question about your account or how to market your book? Ask for help from fellow publishers or lend a hand to someone new.
