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Do It Yourself: Publish on Amazon
A Do It Yourself Guide on Publishing on Amazon
This manual explains how to format your book using Microsoft Word on either a PC or a Mac for publication at Amazon using the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) web-based interface. Formatting books for publication on Amazon isn’t a sexy subject, but it is about to become fundamental to your life as a self-published author. Let me save you some time and frustration by walking you through the process your first time. I’ve done this more than 100 times myself, so I think I’m ready to lead the way.
Before we begin, I wanted to point out that publishing a book on Amazon may not be as straightforward as you originally thought. In addition to making your book available in ebook format via KDP, Amazon provides services for selling your book in Print on Demand (POD) paperback format (CreateSpace) and audiobook format (ACX/Audible). This book addresses formatting your book and publishing it in all three formats.
This book is terse but packed with information. I’ll assume you’ve made your decision to self-publish and you don’t need to read all that marketing hype. I’m here to guide you through the process of publishing on Amazon with as few missteps as possible.
Why wait. Now's the time to become your publisher.
What You'll Learn in This Book
Book Publishing Resources
Formatting Your Book for Amazon
Refining Your Book Page
Using KDP to Publish Your Book
Using Kindle Select
Publishing on CreateSpace
ACX Audiobook Creation
Amazon Author Central
About the Author
Brian Jackson is a self-published writer of fiction and the publisher, web site designer, and cover creator for his wife and author Melanie Jackson. Brian originally began writing while working for Cisco Systems in the Silicon Valley. Now retired, Brian spends his time writing and publishing. Brian shares his modest home in the California gold country with his wife, dog Alpine, and cat Snowy.
This manual explains how to format your book using Microsoft Word on either a PC or a Mac for publication at Amazon using the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) web-based interface. Formatting books for publication on Amazon isn’t a sexy subject, but it is about to become fundamental to your life as a self-published author. Let me save you some time and frustration by walking you through the process your first time. I’ve done this more than 100 times myself, so I think I’m ready to lead the way.
Before we begin, I wanted to point out that publishing a book on Amazon may not be as straightforward as you originally thought. In addition to making your book available in ebook format via KDP, Amazon provides services for selling your book in Print on Demand (POD) paperback format (CreateSpace) and audiobook format (ACX/Audible). This book addresses formatting your book and publishing it in all three formats.
This book is terse but packed with information. I’ll assume you’ve made your decision to self-publish and you don’t need to read all that marketing hype. I’m here to guide you through the process of publishing on Amazon with as few missteps as possible.
Why wait. Now's the time to become your publisher.
What You'll Learn in This Book
Book Publishing Resources
Formatting Your Book for Amazon
Refining Your Book Page
Using KDP to Publish Your Book
Using Kindle Select
Publishing on CreateSpace
ACX Audiobook Creation
Amazon Author Central
About the Author
Brian Jackson is a self-published writer of fiction and the publisher, web site designer, and cover creator for his wife and author Melanie Jackson. Brian originally began writing while working for Cisco Systems in the Silicon Valley. Now retired, Brian spends his time writing and publishing. Brian shares his modest home in the California gold country with his wife, dog Alpine, and cat Snowy.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2013
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