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LoginAmazon KDP Book Publishing: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Format, publish, and market print and eBooks on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing from India.
What you'll learn
- Format manuscripts correctly for KDP print and eBook formats
- Set up KDP accounts, tax details, and payment options from India
- Design print-ready covers with precise bleed and spine dimensions
- Optimize book titles, keywords, and categories for Amazon Search
- Manage pricing and calculate royalty options across global marketplaces
About this course
This course provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap to publishing your own books on Amazon KDP. You will learn how to prepare manuscripts, design cover layouts, set up your KDP account, and manage tax details for global royalties. Whether you are publishing fiction, non-fiction, or low-content books, this training covers the essential technical requirements to avoid common review rejections.
Designed for independent authors, consultants, and content creators, the material focuses on execute-ready steps. You will also learn practical metadata optimization strategies using relevant search keywords and categories to help your book rank organically on Amazon marketplaces in India, the USA, UK, and UAE.
Curriculum · 6 sections · 29 lessons
Introduction to Amazon KDP and Publishing Models
Understand how Kindle Direct Publishing works, royalty structures, and account setup.
- Overview of Amazon KDP and Self-PublishingPreview8m
- KDP Royalty Options: 35% vs 70% Explained10m
- Setting Up Your KDP Account and Tax Information12m
- eBook vs Paperbacks vs Hardcover Formats8m
- Module 1 Knowledge Check5m
Niche Research and Keyword Strategy
Find profitable book ideas, analyze competition, and select high-converting categories.
- Identifying Profitable Genres and Niches15m
- Amazon Search Algorithm and Keyword Research14m
- Selecting the Right 7 KDP Keywords10m
- Choosing Strategic Categories for Best Seller Badges12m
- Niche and Keyword Validation Check5m
Manuscript Formatting and Preparation
Format your eBook and print manuscript to meet Amazon's strict publishing standards.
- eBook Formatting Standards using Word and Kindle Create18m
- Print Paperback Formatting: Trim Sizes, Margins, and Bleed20m
- Front Matter and Back Matter Essentials10m
- Checking for Common Interior Formatting Errors8m
Cover Design and Book Metadata Creation
Create eye-catching covers and write high-converting book descriptions.
- Book Cover Design Rules for eBooks and Print Spines16m
- Crafting a High-Converting Book Title and Subtitle10m
- Writing SEO-Optimized Book Descriptions with HTML12m
- ISBN Requirements for Free KDP vs Custom ISBNs8m
- Cover and Metadata Review Quiz5m
Publishing and Pricing Strategies
Upload your files, set international pricing, and navigate the review process.
- Step-by-Step KDP Upload Process15m
- Global Pricing Strategies and Currency Conversion10m
- KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited: Pros and Cons12m
- Ordering Proof Copies and Final Quality Check8m
Book Launch and Amazon Ads Promotion
Execute a successful book launch and scale sales using Amazon Sponsored Products.
- The 14-Day Book Launch Plan15m
- Getting Verified Reader Reviews Legally10m
- Introduction to Amazon PPC Ads for Books22m
- Setting Up Auto and Manual Keyword Campaigns25m
- A+ Content Setup and Brand Storytelling14m
- Launch and Marketing Final Assessment10m
Requirements
- A finished or draft manuscript in Word, PDF, or plain text
- Basic computer literacy and a free Amazon KDP account
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