How To Upload Your Book to KDP 2022

Step-by-Step Guide

     Congratulations! Your manuscript is FINISHED! You’ve written your book, edited it, copyrighted it, formatted it, and now you’re ready to upload it and publish your book.

     As a new author, or one who has made the decision to independently publish for the first time, the final step can be daunting. Are you ready to tear down that last bastion between your created baby and the world?

     YES! With your heart in your throat and your stomach in knots, it is time to throw open the doors and show the world your masterpiece.

     This simple step-by-step guide should make that transition easier for you. The Book Designer tells you how, shows you how, and adds links to all the resources you need to start on the road toward that best seller’s list.

     And as for you seasoned, published authors, this is the new KDP, and you’ll benefit from this refresher course before you upload your next great book.

     ***The author of the article suggests getting your ISBN numbers from Bowker. Check out SeaQuill Press in the Members’ pages for a less costly alternative. 

 

 

 

How to Upload Your Book to KDP, Easily and Correctly [Text Instruction + Screenshots]

by | May 24, 2022

I recently published my 21st book to the KDP platform, having been self-publishing for the last 7 years. And as I was going through the self-publishing steps again, it occurred to me how the platform has evolved over the past decade. This text-based, step-by-step tutorial is your most current and up-to-date process to upload your book to KDP.

Publishing a book can be overwhelming – especially if you want to make sure you’re doing it right and to prevent any confusion throughout the process on how to publish a book. Let’s take a look at the process and what is required to become a bestselling self-published author.