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Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
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Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Abhishek Jha

Instructor: Abhishek Jha

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Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.4

(61 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.4

(61 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

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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Taught in English
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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:

  1. Uploading book manuscript to Google Docs

  2. Templates & Trim sizes

  3. Fundamentals of formatting a book

  4. Applying for Amazon KDP account

  5. Publishing the book: Title, Author name & Description

  6. Publishing the book: Keyword research & Category selection

  7. Cover creation & Print options

  8. Publishing the book: Preview, Pricing & Distribution

Recommended experience

No prior experience in self publishing required

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Instructor

Abhishek Jha
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How you'll learn

  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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