Publishing on Amazon
Get your book ready for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
KDP lets authors publish ebooks and paperbacks themselves, but its file rules, metadata fields and category choices can be confusing. We prepare everything so your listing goes up correctly the first time.
- Kindle ebook and paperback files that meet KDP specifications
- Keyword and category research for discoverability
- Book description written for the product page
- Guidance on pricing, royalty options and enrollment choices
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Overview
Platform-specific preparation, explained in plain language
Amazon's self-publishing platform asks for decisions that affect how readers find your book: two subtitles' worth of keywords, category selections, territorial rights, pricing and whether to enroll in optional programs. Many first-time authors make these choices quickly and then live with weak visibility.
We work through each field with you, prepare compliant manuscript and cover files, and explain the trade-offs behind each option so you can make informed decisions. You publish from your own account; we make sure what you upload is ready.
What's included
Included in our KDP preparation
Kindle ebook file
A reflowable ebook built from your manuscript, tested on common reading devices and apps before upload.
Paperback and hardcover files
Interior PDF and full cover wrap sized to your trim, page count and paper choice.
Keywords and categories
Research into the terms and categories readers in your genre actually browse.
Product page copy
A book description and author bio written to be scannable and persuasive on the product page.
Option guidance
Clear explanations of pricing, royalty and enrollment choices so you can decide confidently.
Upload support
We guide you through upload and the online previewer, and fix any file issues flagged during review.
Workflow
From manuscript to live listing
Account and goals
We confirm your formats, territories and goals, and make sure your KDP account details are ready.
File preparation
Interior and cover files are produced to KDP specifications and checked in the previewer.
Listing details
Keywords, categories and the book description are researched, drafted and approved by you.
Submission
You submit from your account with our guidance; we resolve any review feedback on the files.
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Amazon Publishing Services is a good fit for:
- Authors publishing on Amazon for the first time
- Authors whose existing listing has file or formatting problems
- Writers adding a paperback edition to an existing ebook
- Authors refreshing keywords, categories or descriptions
Independent service — not affiliated with Amazonamazonselfpublishers is an independent company. We are not part of, endorsed by or sponsored by Amazon. Platform rules change over time, so we always check current KDP guidelines while preparing your files.
Book Publishing Services
Take a finished manuscript through preparation, production and release with one coordinated team.
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Clean, reflowable ebooks with accurate metadata, prepared for the stores you choose.
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Professional interior layout for print and ebook editions, with consistent typography.
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Positioning, audience research and launch planning to connect your book with readers.
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Questions about Amazon Publishing Services
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Ask a questionAre you part of Amazon?
No. We are an independent service provider and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon. We help authors prepare books for Amazon's self-publishing platform.
Do you need access to my KDP account?
Not necessarily. Many authors prefer to submit from their own account while we guide them. If you choose to share access, you remain the account owner and can revoke it at any time.
Can you guarantee my book will rank or sell?
No one can honestly guarantee rankings or sales. Good files, accurate categories and a strong description give your book a fair chance; marketing helps it reach readers.
What about ISBNs?
KDP offers free ISBNs for paperbacks and hardcovers, or you can use your own. We will explain the difference so you can choose what suits your plans.
Planning to publish on Amazon?
Tell us about your book and formats, and we will outline what your KDP preparation should include.