In this 1.5-hour long project, you will be self-publishing a paperback book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. You will be guided through the entire process of selecting a trim size, downloading a template, formatting the book according to the requirements of Amazon KDP, creating a book cover using the Cover Creator tool, setting up an Amazon KDP account and then publishing the book on Amazon KDP. We will also discuss keyword research & category selection to ensure your book appears on the search result. We will also be discussing the best practices to follow while choosing a Title and Pen name to avoid trademarks and copyright issues in the future. You will also be guided to handle tax and banking requirements while setting up a KDP account. By the end of this project, you will be confident in self-publishing any book through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Instructor: Abhishek Jha
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Select trim sizes, download templates & format the book according to the requirements of Amazon KDP
Set up an Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing account & explore payment and tax requirements
Optimize the listing with keyword research tools and explore trademarks & copyright protection
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
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Uploading book manuscript to Google Docs
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Templates & Trim sizes
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Fundamentals of formatting a book
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Applying for Amazon KDP account
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Publishing the book: Title, Author name & Description
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Publishing the book: Keyword research & Category selection
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Cover creation & Print options
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Publishing the book: Preview, Pricing & Distribution
Recommended experience
No prior experience in self publishing required
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Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Very through and insightful. I feel much more confident trying to self-publish. Great course. Thanks!
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Was a really eduating project that i have gained alot fromm
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Great course, necessary in the world of today with all the step by step instructions provided.
