20 simple steps to publish your kindle e-book for free in 2024?

Publishing books on Amazon is a great way to make your work available to a global audience. Amazon has over 234 million active customers, and they are constantly looking for new books to read.

But, publishing your book on Amazon can be a daunting task, if you don’t know where to start.

Therefore, in this in-depth guide, we will cover the 20 steps you need to take in order to publish your e-book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing KDP, and have it available for sale.

What is a kindle e-book?

Imagine, holding an entire library in the palm of your hand, or having access to 2000 of books on a single device. That’s the power of Kindle e-book.

A kindle e-book is a digital version of a book, that can be read on your computer, tablet and smart phone using Kindle e-book app, or kindle e-book devices, such as: Kindle e-book reader and tablets.

With a kindle e-book, you can take your favorite stories, ideas and knowledge, where ever you go. All with a slim electronic device, or using Kindle e-book app.

What is Kindle direct publishing KDP?

Now, let’s talk about Kindlel direct publishing KDP. The incredible platform provided by Amazon, that enables you to become a published author, without a need for a traditional publishing deal. KDP empowers you to self publish, your e-books and make them available to millions of users worldwide. Right on Amazon virtual shelves.

But, why should I choose KDP for publishing my Kindle e-book?

KDP offers a wide range of benefits, that make it an attractive choice for authors. Here are some key advantages of using KDP.

1. Easy publishing process: KDP simplifies the publishing process, allowing authors to upload their manuscript, design book covers and set prices effortlessly.
2. Global reach: With Amazon’s vast customer base and worldwide distribution network. KDP enables authors to reach readers across the globe.
3. Control and ownership: Self publishing through KDP means, you attain full control and ownership of your work. You can set your own pricing, make updates and track your sales and royalties in Real time.
4. Earn money, or royalties: KDP provides authors with competitive royalty rates, allowing you to earn money from your e-book sales.
5. Accessible tools and resources: KDP offers a range of tools and resources, to assist authors throughout the publishing journey. You can access guide, tutorials and community forums, to enhance your understanding and optimize your e-book success.

What is the minimum and maximum word count and pages is required for KDP e-book

Well, Amazon KDP information is keep updating. But, still, I’ve found out latest research about Amazon KTP for the word count and pages limitation. Down below, I have mentioned the word count and pages requirements.👇

• Required pages and Amazon KDP e-book: The minimum print book have 24 pages and maximum are 828 pages.
• Word count required for Amazon KDP e-book: The minimum word count for KDP e-book is 2500 and there is no maximum limitation of word count for KDP e-book.
• Estimated file size required: The maximum file size can be uploaded, in KDP is 650 MB.

Now, let’s talk about, 20 steps to publish books on Amazon KDP for free and get paid.

Step 1: Create your manuscript.

First things first, is to craft your manuscript, which means: First write your book in any topic you wish to write on. Obviously! If you don’t have your manuscript, then, how will you upload your e-books on Amazon KDP? If you are done with your manuscript then, let’s get onto the next step.

Step 2: Create your Amazon account

Now, make your account on Amazon. Simply, fulfil your information with the given option.

• Write your first name and full name to make your Amazon account.
• Write your email, password, country/state and phone number.
• Verify your account, with the code, that you received.

Step 3: Create your KDP account

When you created your Amazon account then, your KDP account is automatically created. But still, if you did not fill out your complete information then, it would recommend you to update your account. It will lead you to your KDP account, where you just have to fulfil or update your information.

You can visit over here to make your account on kindle e-book amazon.com

If this is your first time creating your account on KDP then, you have to accept their terms and condition. When you do that, you will see your Amazon author dashboard, from where you can publish your e-book.

Step 4: Create your Kindle e-book title and subtitles.

Time to set up your e-book. Find the option, where it says +kindle e-book, to create your Kindle e-book.

You must create your compelling title, that drives your audience to read. This is an important part for your e-book. Because, people will first, view the title of your e-book, if your title is enticing then, it will build the interest of your audience to click on your Kindle e-book.

So, your title must be magnetic. You can press safe draft, at the bottom of the screen, to publish your book later.

Step 5: Select your primary language.

In this phase, you have to select your language in which your e-book was written. So, select your e-book language, you can select any languages.

For example: English, Korean, Spanish, Chinese and more.

If you want, you can learn more about languages in kindle e-book support, over here.

Step 6: Write your name as an author.

In this phase, enter your full name and last name in the author section.

If there are more than one author then, you can select the next box of contributors, in which you can write the names of those people, who have contributed in your book.

Step 7: Enter the description for your Amazon e-book.

You have to enter relevant description for your e-book, it should be attractive, that will crave your audience to read more. Your book description is the part of your sales marketing! So, use it wisely.

By the way, Amazon allows you to write up to 4000 characters in your description.

Step 8: Verify your publishing authority.

You have to verify your publishing rights. Simply, by selecting the option.

Where it says radio button🔘 I own the copyright, and I hold the publishing necessary rights, under the US copyright law.

This means: You own the rights of your e-book with writing in any form.

Step 9: Select your Kindle e-book keywords.

This is an essential sales marketing phase for your e-book. You have to enter your keywords, that are specifically relevant to your e-book. This means you have to optimize your e-book by the search engine results of Amazon.

Imagine, if your e-book niche is scientific then, you have to place your keywords, that are relevant to your e-book. This will help your audience to find out your book easier.

Step 10: Select your e-book category.

This is another critical stage for your e-book marketing. You have to choose your categories wisely, that matches your e-book niche, you can select up to 2 categories, according to your e-book’s topic.

Just by pressing (categories pop-ups block) where you will find niches for example: entertainment, comic, fiction education, non-fiction and more. You can add more categories for your e-book, by using +category button, and keep adding more category as much as you can.

Step 11: select audience age.

You don’t have to do anything with this box, if it is not age restricted.

But, if your book is age restricted then, you can increase and decrease your audience age group.

Step 12: Enable DRM for your e-book.

You have to enable DRM (Director Rights Management) this prevents your book not to be copied or share it to any friend. However, even the DRM is turned on, people can still lend your book to their friends for short time by kindle lending system but, they cannot steal your e-book.

By the way, when you published your book, you cannot change your DRM settings.

Step 13: Upload your e-book manuscript.

Now, upload your manuscript with the give an option of different files, like: PDF, KDP file, Doc files and more. When your manuscript is uploaded, let’s head on to the next step.

Step 14: Create your e-book cover.

You have to design your e-book cover beautifully. Believe it or not! People judge with their books cover, yes! In the Amazon e-book store, people judge books by their cover.

So, if your book is having captivating cover then, it will build interest in the audience. Hence, they will buy.

However, if it’s hard for you to design beautiful cover for your e-book then, I recommend, that you must hire someone who will design your e-book cover professionally.

Alternatively, you can explore online platforms or tools, that offers customizable e-book cover templates such as: canva, pixilart and unsplash.

Putting effort into a captivating e-book cover can greatly enhance visibility and attract more readers.

Step 15: Preview your Kindle e-book.

After uploading your manuscript and cover. You have to now preview your book in the Kindle previewer, do not accelerate through your preview. Calm down and check wisely, your e-book cover image, look up through your all pages, ensure if the navigation works, just reproof your e-book.

I know, reading and reading your own book is not fun. But, that’s the game of DIY publishing.

Step 16: publishing ISBN.

If you intend to publish your e-book only on Amazon, then you don’t need ISBN publisher. So, you can leave this blank, and press save and continue.

Step 17: Select your territories.

You can select territories worldwide rights, by doing this, Amazon will make your e-book available on the worldwide territories.

Step 18: Select your royalty and pricing.

You can choose between 35% and 70% for your royalty. After doing so, you have to choose Amazon as your primary marketplace, then set lists pricing.

Step 19: add book lending.

You can choose this option by your own choice. It allows your audience to share, or lend your book for 14 days.

Step 20: Safe to draft to publish.

We are almost there. You can choose safe as draft until you’re ready to choose your date for launching your book.

Well done, your book is now live! But, when your book is live, you have to set up your author’s page, With your author’s bio and profile image.

To create your authors page you can use amazons Author central platform. It allows you to manage your profile, add a compelling author bio and upload a professional image.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your audience and build author presence.

A word from SHAHNOORBLOGGER.

Amazing! Our book is now live and is available for/ purchasing.

So, what are you waiting for? Put this knowledge into practice and start publishing your Kindle e-books.

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