ChatGPTAs of my last update in September 2021, Amazon has several publishing guides tailored to different types of books, such as Kindle eBooks, print-on-demand paperbacks, and audiobooks. The publishing guides are comprehensive resources provided by Amazon to help authors and publishers navigate the process of self-publishing their books on the Amazon platform. Below, I'll provide a general description of the key components of the Amazon books publishing
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
This guide is designed for authors who want to publish their books as Kindle eBooks.It covers topics such as formatting your manuscript for Kindle, creating a book cover, setting the price of your eBook, and enrolling in Kindle Select (optional program with certain benefits).KDP also provides information on royalty rates, promotion tools, and ways to track sales and performance.Paperback Publishing
This guide is for authors who want to publish their books as print-on-demand paperbacks through Amazon's CreateSpace (now part of KDP).It includes instructions on formatting your manuscript for paperback printing, designing a cover for your paperback, and setting the list price.CreateSpace offered print-on-demand services, which meant books were printed and shipped to customers as orders were placed.Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX)
ACX is Amazon's platform for creating and distributing audiobooks.This guide helps authors and publishers understand the process of producing audiobooks, including options for recording and producing the audiobook yourself or finding a narrator/producer through ACX.It also covers distribution options for the audiobook, royalty rates, and promotional opportunities.Each of these guides typically provides step-by-step instructions, best practices, and frequently asked questions to assist authors in the publishing process. The information in the guides is subject to change as Amazon periodically updates its publishing platform and services. Authors are encouraged to refer to the official Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) websites for the most current and detailed information.