From Manuscript to Marketplace: Your Amazon KDP Guide

Publish your book on Amazon KDP with ease — layout, formatting, uploading, pricing, and design explained step-by-step.

Created byTrendart Studio

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Setting Up Your Amazon KDP Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Choosing the Right Tools & Trim Size for Your Book
Designing Your Book Layout in Adobe InDesign
Uploading Your Book to Amazon KDP: From Setup to Preview
Royalties, Pricing, and Finalizing Paperback Settings

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 41m total length

Introduction. Setting Up Your Amazon KDP Account: A Step-by-Step Guide7:44
In this Lecture we learn how to create, verify, and fully set up your Amazon KDP account, including identity verification, banking details, and tax information, to start your self-publishing journey.
Choosing the Right Tools & Trim Size for Your Book6:34
In this Lecture we learn how to select the best software for formatting your book, explore the supported trim sizes on Amazon KDP, and understand how different book dimensions impact readability, printing costs, and overall design.
Designing Your Book Layout in Adobe InDesign6:15
In this Lecture we learn how to format your book pages professionally by following Amazon KDP’s margin and layout guidelines, including text placement, image alignment and proper use of bleed and safe zones.
Uploading Your Book to Amazon KDP: From Setup to Preview10:22
In this Lecture we learn how to upload your manuscript and cover to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, configure your print settings, and preview your paperback before publishing. We’ll guide you through every step of the process — from assigning an ISBN and selecting print options, to launching the previewer and passing Amazon’s quality checks.
Royalties, Pricing, and Finalizing Paperback Settings9:04
In this Lecture we’ll dive into how your book's price is formed, explore the different royalty options (and how they work), and complete the final section of the setup — Paperback Rights & Pricing. You’ll learn how to estimate your potential earnings, understand what fees are deducted, and how to correctly set prices for different countries and marketplaces.
The Conclusion1:12

Requirements

No previous publishing experience required. Basic computer skills and access to Adobe InDesign or Canva are recommended.

Description

Do you have a finished manuscript but aren’t sure how to turn it into a professional, published book?

This course is your step-by-step roadmap to get it done — the right way.

You’ll discover how to format your book correctly, prepare your files for print, and follow platform-specific technical requirements to make your project stand out in a crowded market.

What this course covers:

- Preparing your manuscript using beginner-friendly design and word-processing tools

- Creating a professional cover using layout templates

- Selecting trim sizes, margins, and print specifications

- Uploading files and navigating the publishing dashboard

- Understanding cost structures, royalties, and setting smart pricing

- Getting your book ready for launch and promotion

Whether you're an aspiring author or creative entrepreneur, this course offers real-world tools, detailed walkthroughs, and clear guidance to help make publishing your book smooth and stress-free.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a fully formatted, print-ready file and a complete book setup ready for release.

You'll also gain key insights into layout rules, design tips, and how to avoid common mistakes that waste time and money.

This course is built to help you succeed — no jargon, no fluff — just practical advice you can use immediately.

Let’s bring your story to life and prepare it for the world.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring self-published authors, graphic designers, content creators, and anyone looking to publish a book on Amazon using KDP.