![Kindle e-reader displaying various book covers on its screen ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b90d92f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2432x1621+224+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc9%2Fcd%2F9535f7134bf4b796927e7245b8c8%2Fkdp-1-1.png) # How to publish your book on Amazon *Have you ever wondered how to get a book published on Amazon? With Kindle Direct Publishing, it couldn’t be easier. Here’s everything you need to know.* Have you ever dreamed of publishing your own book? With Amazon's [Kindle Direct Publishing](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US) (KDP), turning that dream into reality is more accessible than ever. This self-publishing service has enabled authors worldwide to share their stories with millions of readers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps of [publishing your book](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/books-and-authors/how-to-enter-amazons-kindle-storyteller-award) on Amazon’s service. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned writer, here’s what you need to know. ## **What is Kindle Direct Publishing?** KDP offers a straightforward path to publishing eBooks, paperback, and hardcover books, reaching readers across the globe through Amazon, the world's largest online bookstore. Unlike traditional publishing, KDP puts you in the driver's seat, allowing you to maintain full creative control over the book’s content, design, price, audience, and advertising, while also earning up to 70% royalties. ![An illustrated image of a woman writing in a book with a quill pin while drinking an espresso from a small cup.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a754815/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1434x956+133+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F38%2F35%2F413f81844400bb8b75b1760bba38%2Famazon-kindle-direct-publishing-self-publishing.jpg) - [Tips for publishing on KDP, from award-winning authors ](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/books-and-authors/tips-for-publishing-on-kdp-from-award-winning-authors) ## **How to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing** Our aim is to make publishing through KDP as easy as possible. The process is simple and you will be carried through the process step-by-step by on-screen instructions. Here’s what the process looks like: ### **Create your KDP account:** ![Kindle Direct Publishing dashboard interface for creating and managing book titles](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4427ec4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2037x1323+0+0/resize/767x498!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc7%2Fea%2F59ccd6ca45e39f487995e20bca51%2Fkdp-2.png) Head to [kdp.amazon.com](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202172740) and select ‘Join KDP’—or, if you have an Amazon account already, you can sign in using the same credentials. Once you’ve created your account, you’ll need to fill in your details, including your identity and your account and tax details so that you can get paid for your work. You can do this by selecting ‘[Your Account](https://account.kdp.amazon.com/identity)’ in the toolbar at the top of the page. ![Kindle Direct Publishing account identity verification form](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/c94a57b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2037x1324+0+0/resize/767x499!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fef%2Fbe%2F9ff95e6345e4a1215e6bf6c329ba%2Fkdp-2-1.png) ### **Fill in your book details** Next up is the fun part—creating your book! Once you’re logged in and your account is updated, click the ‘+ Create’ button in the ‘Create. Manage. Publish’ section of the home page. From here, you can select what type of book you want to publish—a Kindle eBook, paperback, hardcover. ![A screenshot from the Kindle Direct Publishing website showing how to fill in book details](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3164a1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x893+0+0/resize/767x428!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F08%2Fb6%2Fe1d90f5e498d97c855aff3e9176e%2Fkindle-screenshot.png) After selecting the book type, you’ll need to fill in the details of the book, including its title, contributors, the author’s name, and whether its ready to be released now or should be made available to pre-order. Now, select ‘Save and Continue.’ ### **Upload your manuscript and cover** It’s time to finally upload that manuscript you’ve been working on. Manuscripts are accepted in a variety of formats, including: .doc, .docx, HTML, MOBI, ePub, RTF, Plain Text, or KPF. You’ll also need to upload a cover for your book. If you haven’t designed one yet, don’t worry—you can use our [Cover Creator](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/A1DHGMW609HBI8?ref_=_cc) to design one. At this stage, you can declare accessibility features, label any AI-generated content, and preview your book to check for quality issues and see how it appears on Kindle and mobile devices. Once complete, click ‘Save and Continue.’ ![Books on a shelf](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/c33fe71/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5400x3600+0+1713/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe6%2F48%2F427c32d94b098116b2618095e809%2Fadobestock-65707740.jpeg) - [4 tips for self-publishing your book on Amazon, according to an expert](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/books-and-authors/self-publishing-on-Amazon) **Set the price of your book and your royalties** With KDP, you can set the price of your book anywhere between £0.77 and £250. The price you set will determine the royalty option you can select. The simplest way to set the price of your book is to select the primary marketplace and set your list price in the currency of that marketplace. For example, if you are in the UK, select the UK as your marketplace and set the currency in GBP (£). For the other marketplaces, Amazon will automatically convert the price to our available currencies. If you’d prefer, you can enter a specific amount for each marketplace and currency. You can set list prices by marketplace as long as they're higher than the minimum list price and lower than the maximum list price. When it comes to royalties, we have various options: - **Up to 70% royalty on Kindle books** - For books priced between £1.77 to £9.99. - All other Kindle books will receive **35% royalty**. - Find out more [here](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200634560) - **Up to 60% royalty on print books** (Learn more about [paperback royalties](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834330) and [hardcover royalties](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G77F3WPD3KQLJTFS)) - If you indicated while filling in the book's details that your book is a public domain work, it qualifies for the **35% royalty rate in digital**. Hit 'Publish'. ### Sit back and wait for your book to be published Congratulations—you’re a published author! After you submit your book for publication, it can take up to 72 hours to go live. During this time, edits cannot be made to your book. [Learn more about release timelines](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202173620). Find out more from [authors who have taken this route](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/books-and-authors/tips-for-publishing-on-kdp-from-award-winning-authors) and check out the [latest news at Amazon](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news).