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How to self-publish your book for FREE
Highest Rated
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2,189 students

How to self-publish your book for FREE

Using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing
Highest Rated
Created byTonya Rawlings
Last updated 10/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • How to self-publish your book for free using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Step by step guide through the KDP publishing process

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 43m total length

  • Introduction2:33

    In this section you will be introduced to the independent author and self publisher Tonya R. Rawlings and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. You will learn a brief history of Kindle Direct Publishing. You will compare traditional publishing to the Kindle Direct Publishing process and learn the meaning of print on demand.

  • Create an account2:17

    Learn how to create an account on the Kindle Direct Publishing website.  You will learn to set up your banking information to recieve direct deposit and royalties. Learn how to set up your tax information. You will define and compare an individual sole prorietor vs business. And select your personal or business tax identification number.

  • Publishing Process, Language & Title2:39

    Learn about the Kindle Direct Publishing process and how it is broken down into three sections. Begin by entering your book details starting with the book's language.  There are thirty-three languages to choose from. Learn the Kindle Direct Publishing policy for Title submission. Enter the title and subtitle of your book.

  • Series, Edition, Author, Contributors1:11

    Define and enter the book series, edition, author name, and contributors.

    Series refers to a collection of books.

    Edition refers to the number or revisions to your book.

    Enter the author name or pen name.

    Enter the name of any or all contributors to the book.

  • Description6:38

    You will learn the importance of a catchy and accurate book description. You will see examples or both good and bad book descriptions. Learn the consequences for using poor book descriptions, such as poor rating, poor reviews, removal of your book from Amazon, or suspending your Kindle Direct Publishing account.

  • Rights, Keywords, Categories, Adult Content2:28

    Define and enter the book rights, keywords, Categories, and adult content.

  • ISBN2:44

    Learn the ins and outs of ISBNs.

  • Interior, Trim, Bleed3:19

    Choose the interior paper type, trim size, and bleed settings.

  • Manuscript, Cover, Preview4:00

    Upload your book manuscript, book cover, and preview completed book.

  • Pricing & Royalty5:30

    Set the price of your book and learn the formula for defining your royalties.

  • Proof & Author Copies2:55

    Define and compare proof copies and author copies.

  • Final Thoughts7:00

    Overcome challenges that are preventing you from starting the publishing process.

Requirements

  • No prerequisites

Description

This course is for beginner publishers. You will learn how to self publish your book for free using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing.

This course will take you though a step by step guide of the Kindle Direct Publishing process.

Learn a brief history of Kindle Direct Publishing and how it differs from traditional publishing.

This course will also highlight specific publishing dos and don'ts.  As well as real-life lessons from the instructor.


The KDP Publishing process is divided into three sections: Book Details, Book Content, and Rights & Pricing.


Book Details include:

Title

Author Name / Pen Name

Genre

Key Words

Age Group


Book Content includes:

Publishing Rights

ISBN

Trim Size

Bleed

Manuscript Formating

Cover Design


Rights & Pricing includes:

Territory

Pricing

Royalties

Extended Distribution

Proof Copies

Author Copies


Lastly, this course includes some final thoughts from the instructor with some words of encouragement.


Disclaimer:

This course provides an overview of how to self-publish a paperback book. However, the process is very similar to publishing a hardcover book and e-book.

This course is a few years old and some changes may have been made to the Amazon KDP Publishing process that are not included in this course.


Many blessings on publishing your new book.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginnier Publishers
  • Writers
  • Independent Author/Publisher

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