If you’re new to Kindle Direct Publishing and want to self-publish your own book via Amazon KDP but don’t know where to start, you’re in luck. Amazon have just created KDP Jumpstart, which is a streamlined, step-by-step process for self-publishing your book on their KDP platform.
Introducing KDP Jumpstart
Amazon have broken up their Jumpstart process into four major milestones:
- Getting started
Book details
Manuscript & Cover
Rights & pricing
Here’s a webinar they posted on YouTube which includes the Jumpstart Program essentials:
Jumpstart your Amazon KDP journey in 12 steps
Here’s the links to Amazon’s 12 Jumpstart steps, and I’ve included some of the key videos they feature in their instructions. As well as providing detailed written instruction for each step they provide prompts on what to do next, insider tips, and Activity summaries.
Getting Started |
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1 |
Set up your account (U.S. publishers) |
2 |
Set up your account (non-U.S. publishers) |
Book Details |
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3 |
Write your book description |
4 |
Help readers find your book |
5 |
Build your Amazon detail page |
Manuscript & Cover |
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6 |
Introduction to book design |
7 |
Format your manuscript (eBook only) |
8 |
Format your manuscript (eBook and paperback) |
9 |
Design your cover |
10 |
Upload your book |
Rights & Pricing |
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11 |
eBook rights & pricing |
12 |
Paperback rights & pricing |
Amazon have structured the content in such a way that you can work your way through each section, or jump directly to the area you need help in.
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