Ready to publish your first book on Amazon, but don’t know where to start? This is the only 2025 step-by-step guide you need to go from zero to published, even if you’ve never written or designed a book before.
Whether you're planning to create journals, low-content books, or full-length nonfiction titles, this practical guide walks you through the entire KDP process with clarity, screenshots, and beginner-friendly tools. No design skills. No tech headaches. No fluff.
Inside this book, you’ll ✅ How to set up your KDP account the right way (especially outside the U.S.) ✅ The difference between low, medium, and high-content books, and which one to start with ✅ Free & affordable tools to design interiors and covers like a pro ✅ Keyword research, book categories, and SEO tips that actually work ✅ How to price your book for profit and publish with confidence ✅ Common mistakes first-time authors make, and how to avoid them ✅ A full walkthrough of uploading your manuscript, choosing the right trim size, bleed, paper, and more ✅ What to expect after you hit “publish”, from review delays to sales ✅ How to start building your long-term brand as an author or KDP publisher ✅ Your next steps to turn your first book into a publishing business
Includes updated 2025 tools, AI tips, and mindset advice to help you stay consistent and focused.