Amazon KDP Publishing Setup

Amazon KDP Publishing Setup: From Files to Live Book

Project Overview

Publishing on Amazon KDP involves many settings that affect how readers find and buy your book. We guide authors through the whole setup, so their book goes live correctly the first time.

From trim size and paper type to categories, keywords and pricing, every detail is checked before you publish.

Challenge & Solution

It’s easy to make mistakes on KDP: the wrong trim size, a cover that doesn’t fit the spine, or categories that hide the book from its readers. We follow a clear checklist, from formatting and cover to KDP setup, so nothing is missed.

Final Result

A book that’s set up correctly on Amazon KDP for paperback and Kindle, with metadata that helps the right readers find it.

What’s Included

  • Trim size, paper and bleed settings
  • Cover and interior files checked against KDP specs
  • Title, subtitle and description setup
  • Category and keyword guidance
  • Pricing and royalty settings
  • Support for IngramSpark distribution

Category:

Publishing & Distribution

Genres:

All genres

Service:

KDP setup & metadata

Formats:

Paperback, hardcover & Kindle

Delivered:

Book set up and ready to publish

PixelInd helps independent authors publish professional books — formatting, editing, cover design and Amazon KDP setup, all in one place.

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