Self-Publish Your Ebook & Print Book on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) // UPLOADING TO KDP TUTORIAL

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Wanna check out THE SECRET GIFT? Here's the universal link to both ebook and paperback: books2read.com/thesecretgift

[@gardenjoy5223]

Your video has fine content. Only thing is: you go so fast! "You can do this or this" and of you go and I'm still wondering what the options were. I would highly recommend to slow your pace just a bit, so we, the total newbies that don't even know what most jargon means, can latch on.

[@elisameisoberano8252]

Can I ask you, are you going to pay the kdp if you choose paperback or hard bound, for printing or it's also free

[@bankolez.o_writes]

Hi. I am currently self publishing my first novel. Your videos have been really helpful 😍

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay I’m so glad they’re helpful!

[@shyspeaks9238]

How's it doing?! 💖

[@stevenlouie6852]

Wonderfully concise and helpful (rare in ta time of careless misinformation). Takes time to review production shots for value and you did it! Thank you!

[@jdgameolorian2698]

These have been the best 27 minutes of my entire life, thank you so much. Before watching, I couldn’t make heads or tails of self-publishing, but that all changed thanks to you, so thank you thank you thank soo much 😅

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay! So glad it helped!

[@jdgameolorian2698]

@@BethanyAtazadeh You have no idea!!

[@littletodger7008]

Absolutely top tutorial. Your generosity creates such good karma. My book is going up on KDP and Draft to Digital next week, so, for this author, this is a crackerjack tutorial and so timely. Much gratitude.

[@maxsomers1992]

I watched many other videos that are all tutorials on how to go through the publishing process on KDP and this is by far the one that explains the most. It's very straight forward and your way of explaining this makes sense.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@mikecook_author]

Nice tutorial. The interface has changed slightly since I published my first book last year. One thing did not realize was Amazon contacts KDP authors via the registered email. If KDP has any questions (which delay publication) it will be communicated via email.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! Yeah I think the change was just a month or so ago, because it was brand new to me too.

[@theverseshed]

Very useful, but definitely a video to watch in stages unless you want to have your coffeemaker close to hand so you can continuously boost your caffeine with an intravenous drip attachment!. Lots of concentration is needed. There is so much info delivered quickly, sequentially andcoherently for you to absorb 'on the go' unless you have a brain and memory the size of a planet. I suggest you bookmark (or download) this video AND that you take notes. (Thank heavens for the 'pause' function). Bethany covers everything in such detail that I filled 2 sides of A4 notepaper with info from her walkthroughs of e-book and paperback uploading. She includes examples of every stage of the process. Thanks for taking the time to do all this . . . I'm now off to wait for the caffeine to subside!

[@secretlyadragon4723]

Thanks for doing this video Bethany. Honestly, we know Amazon has a whole Help section but it can feel a little overwhelming sometimes to go through. It's nice to have a straightforward video just showing the things you need to focus on to upload your manuscript. Plain and simple, and like you said if we want to learn more about extra things we can browse their videos. Again thank you.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Absolutely! So happy to hear it was helpful! :)

[@HanaEnyde]

What perfect timing LOL! I was just looking through KZbin for information on kindle publishing for ebooks & paperbacks and a notification for your video came up!!! Immediately clicked! Love the step-by-step walkthrough. Your videos have always been so incredibly helpful - honest, clear and detailed. I’ve been binge watching all of them since I’ve made the decision earlier this month to write more seriously and to plan a publishing timeline. Thank you so much for all your great advice, Bethany! You’re awesome and always very encouraging 💖

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay! That’s awesome timing haha! So glad it was helpful and that you enjoy the videos, thank you! 🥰

[@nickippolito1568]

What a great tutorial! You are clear, concise, and right off the top! Loved it. I've completed what I hope is a paperback from the title page through to and including a back cover. I now need a book cover, obtain an ISBN Number, determine a book price, obtain a Bar Code, submit to Amazon for KDP Direct Publishing. Everything you clearly described but I have writers fright and just can't move forward. I'll definitely be watching this video for a few more days! Maybe then ...

[@davefisher1840]

This was excellent. I have previously published 5 ebooks but never a print copy. With the wonderful of your video I'm going to publish a print copy! Thank you so much!! 😊

[@najeeamurray323]

Thanks so much for taking us through the process step by step. I've published with kdp before, but with little research, so now I feel way more prepared!

[@amylarry]

Thanks for this video! I'm uploading my first book to KDP. I've watched this in full and I keep rewatching parts as I do the next step.

[@2010kalex]

In reference to you saying "use a pdf over word file because it comes out wonky" Can you elaborate on that?!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Absolutely! It will typically format wrong in print and cause a lot of errors. I don’t know exactly why, but using a word doc almost guarantees it’ll have errors.

[@nickippolito1568]

@@BethanyAtazadeh Thanks for the answer but that was also a great question. I never thought of asking but it makes so much sense. There are a lot of controls, flags, options, what have you floating around a Word document - one slip or a different environment and you have a problem. Word to pdf is one and done and REALY WYSIWYG

[@nataliest.5234]

I've finished a novella recently that I think might actually stand a chance being published...so needless to say I ran straight here to see what the next step was, lol. Thank you for being so clear and concise with this process!

[@AlleSixx]

This is brilliant. I just finished my first Adult Romance Novel and I was feeling so lost because UK is so much different than America when it comes to publishing options. I was getting frustrated but I believe this would be the easiest option to start with and see how it goes! Thank you!

[@A1LifestylePodcast]

Amazing Tutorial, I learned that you need a Min of 24 pages at least for the paperback book. Though this was helpful publishing my first E-book!

[@aok1951]

This is a really helpful video. Well explained, clear and easy to follow. You've talked here about so many aspects that are not mentioned in other videos - truly grateful for that! Many thanks.

[@user-nt4zn3mz1g]

I disagree that publishing a paperback on Kindle is easy. The jargon is hard to understand, the cover creator is extremely balky and hard to use. I've been struggling with this for months.

[@t0dd000]

It's easy if you understand the tools and terminology. But like an oil change, though it is not rocket science to change out the fluids in a vehicle, sometimes it is just easier to pay someone else to do it. Heck, most writers I know struggle with the basics of writing (gramma & spelling & punctuation, the Chicago Manual of Style, character development and three-act structure, etc) let alone the more expansive aspects of writing: publishing the work in a polished or professional manner, submitting, etc.

[@emmanuelchijindu4093]

I love your way of teaching, very understandable regards. Please is description the same with Table if content

[@abdallah_agha]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@richardbates4899]

Thank you! I love you!!! This was the best video I have ever watched for instructing for anything. You are the best and now you will be my best friend for publishing!!!

[@waynekey1]

Thanks! Amazing tutorial! I have watched and studied many publish-your-book videos and courses. You cover, in a pleasant conversational way, many of the very basic basics that other videos, and even expensive courses, forget.

[@msmelochi]

Firat time publisher here. This video was very helpful, thank you.

[@v33nasoma]

Bethany, Thank you!! I was not contemplating self-publishing through Amazon KDP, 10 months ago. However, your super-helpful video has given me the confidence to carry on with going down this route. It's all very new and a bit mind-boggling, but your explanations have been succinct and methodical, and easy to follow. Thanks again - AROHAMAI from New Zealand.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@Quest_adventure]

Your content matches with the title. That's what I like the most. Thanks a lot

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Happy to hear that, thank you! ☺️

[@sanityone649]

Wow...really nice. Thanks for sharing your experience with KDP. I should have my book ready for publication this year...hopefully.

[@Nezami.Arcadia]

That was so awesome thank you! I’m literally getting ready to publish my book. I was so hesitant about some of these things and a few of your other videos been amazing help! Seriously thanks again!

[@dianalevine3433]

Wow! This was so helpful! Working on my first book and this was so very helpful. You are a blessing!

[@kalioped]

Thanks for the wonderful time to teach and breakdown of the steps of publishing the book

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

You're very welcome!

[@TechBrosWilkes]

Got my ebook up and then the paperback today. So cool. Thanks a bunch.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay congratulations!

[@TechBrosWilkes]

@@BethanyAtazadeh I have been wanting to do this since February 2022. This video inspired me to complete the process. Thank you bunches :)

[@claudiaonorato4340]

omgosh this was the best video I've seen on this topic! So completely understandable for a rookie like me! Saving it for when I'm ready to publish! Thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay! So happy to hear that, you've got this!

[@tomaria100]

Thanks, Bethany! Very helpful.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericarowanarts]

This was so helpful. I linked it to my sister who has been trying with the idea of self-pub for her poetry book.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Oooh yay! So glad it was helpful!

[@stevenhernandez8966]

Thank you ! I'll be studying this and related KDP videos intensely. I'm soon to publish a work of theology and am very nervous, and wish my art/drawings were better...

[@saintbobbiecawthon6886]

Awesome, Awesome, Tutorial... thank you so very much for sharing... You are an excellent teacher with clarity...

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FCSchaefer]

Great video, Bethany. It has been some time since I last uploaded a book to KDP and I'm planning on uploading the first book in a horror trilogy in a few days, so this was a great refresher.

[@melikasha]

That was very helpful, thanks a lot❤️

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dalehan123]

Clear, concise, and to the point. High-quality video. I will subscribe! Thanks😊

[@brenwyckoff]

Thank you Bethany! Awesome job and I'm sure your thorough work will be exactly what I needed to get me started!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattgamingyt6252]

Hi I'm also writing a book as well

[@freebk161]

Excellent video !!! You have helped me with every step before I publish my first book!!! One Question on Previewer : I would like to know if I can select the content as I do not want to have first 10% of the book; instead I want a specific content to trigger Reader's interest.. Cab you please help? ---Thanks again!

[@djfingersflores]

YOU ROCK! Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful. Peace

[@Avionne_Parris]

Thank you for such a detailed and instructional video, Bethany!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Absolutely! Thanks Avionne!

[@user-dt3ig1ti8d]

Hi! I was wondering how you figured out the measurements for the binding of the printed copy?

[@khayriali9186]

This was absolutely amazing. Thank you

[@arieskate7909]

Thanks. Its so generous of you to share. I have a coloring book just Live. Can colouring book link to ebook base on your experience. Thank you

[@notariesforalabama7253]

You rock! So glad I found your channel.

[@jagrajdeopawriter1025]

Thank you very much...to make such an informative video for writers...baby.

[@thepurpleufo]

Great video with lots of energy from you.

[@fccnx01]

Hey, how's it going? First off, your tutorial is awesome, it gets straight to the point without beating around the bush. About your course on Udemy, will it also help me in preparing and formatting children's books? I have several questions about book size, page setup, the most accepted formats on Amazon, and so on... Thanks a lot for your help and best of luck with your channel!

[@thetattedlifeagent]

The video was VERY helpful. Thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-rz5vl5ft3k]

Very good tutorial. Thank you.

[@hangygerard5075]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much!!!👑💖🙏🏾

[@amritanicolemarketing6684]

Some great info here, thanks! It doesn't say what the website is exactly so had to search for my first try. Also, where do I find the royalties calculator you were using in this video?

[@ProfessorBurlingame]

Very helpful and very timely for me. Thank you!🙂

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay so happy it was helpful!

[@KnowingSelfKnowingOthers]

Such a good video! Thanks so much! Really helpful

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dangrealy6455]

Super helpful Thankyou

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FergMathias]

This is a great video - thank you for your help and time

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@camkeni]

Fantabulous - a very clear overview.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@camkeni]

Do you have specific info on loading the cover - front,back, spine? I use a Mac and have my novel saved in Word and my covers aren’t jpeg.

[@paulabrooks1114]

Loving your video! So helpful!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lysgworld7986]

Thank You! this was exactly what I needed to see ❤x

[@geefim2144]

Great video . I uploaded my first ebook on kindle. Not doing print copies . What other sites can I upload my ebook for royalties.

[@ElizabethDuivenvoorde]

For anyone curious about KindleVella, it’s only available for US authors.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Good to know, thank you!

[@Lesandira]

I just wanted to say thank you for all the great and helpful content you put on KZbin Bethany!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much!

[@DerekDavisAI]

Interesting... publishing my first book. Due to the file size, there is a large Delivery Fee. In my case, I make more per book on the 35% program with the way they calculate it (it doesn't subtract the delivery fee like the 70% option)

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

You can fix that by uploading a smaller file such as .epub instead of a word doc!

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

Bethany, this was so informative! I'm nowhere close to publishing anything, but I imagine when it's time, it must be absolutely terrifying to push the PUBLISH button for the first time! Do you recommend having your own publishing company?

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay so glad it was helpful! And I have a video about making your own company if you’re curious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYi1f3WrZ6eSodk

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

@@BethanyAtazadeh Thanks for the link! I'll check it out!

[@VLoveTarot]

bless you. thanks so much!

[@onnislee1]

You skipped the only reason I looked at this video and that was to know how to upload the e-book file. I need to know the size of the file because it always comes out wrong after uploading. Any suggestions?

[@AbdelhaiVlogs]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@Pussies_For_Kamala]

This is a great video, and I feel so encouraged to write and publish my own books now! Thank you! I was wondering if you could explain the benefits of creating your own publishing company, like you did. Is that some thing aspiring authors should do?

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Here's my video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYi1f3WrZ6eSodk

[@pjalexander_author]

You're awesome, Bethany 😊

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you!

[@arcall000]

Great video! 😊 How reliable is the previewer for paperback? I'm nervous and just ordered my first proof and am basing my launch date on how it comes back. Thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thanks! It doesn't always show you the obvious issues, so I would always recommend actually looking over the proof in person before approving for sale.

[@paulbeckmann]

Fantastic info! Thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Absolutely!

[@MaryWarrick]

Thank you for all of this info! You are beyond inspiring. When uploading a paperback do you upload the manuscript without the Cover?

[@edifymeblog7076]

Thank you so much! Great information ;)

[@JustMe-ty9tx]

Awesome Video! Thank you.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad you liked it!

[@CraigMarkley]

Thank you Bethany

[@Loveandlightcodes]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

You’re welcome 😊

[@LorenScott69]

Very good explanation of this process! I'm preparing to upload my first book to KDP as well, but want to get my own publishing company set up first, if it makes sense. But, I don't *think* that I'll be selling outside of Amazon (yet). So, what are the pros and cons of having your own publishing company? Is that required only if one also wants to sell outside of Amazon? I also plan to narrate the Audible version of my book and (hopefully) use their Whispersync feature to sync that with the Kindle version. Do you have any experience with doing that? Thanks!

[@Hair2Stay100]

Hi so glad I discover you. I have a narrative poem I want to upload as a short read, is there a certain way I need to format it, a certain font?

[@ploodohplanit8259]

Very helpful thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@outofthebox7]

Hi. 1) Can I just upload my paperback book, on the ebook page, by just using Word doc instead of PDF, or is there some other difference I need to see to? 2) Also, having published my print book, I don't see an option to transfer my cover and text to ebook format. That is, it doesn't say Link existing paperback or to ebook anywhere, only Create hardcover and Link existing hardcover. Are they somehow linked already? Please, someone answer. THANKS!

[@arlenepazmino3973]

Your videos are amazing and so helpful! I have a question regarding ebooks. Is it possible to have the ebook review link at the end of the ebook before the book is published? So ideally for all those in the launch party receiving the free ebook early? I’m having some trouble finding the if and how to that question ☺️

[@pascalhalim3324]

Hi! Great video! I have a quick question pre-publishing. Did you create a specific amazon account before starting your KDP and ACX account or are you using as a professional self publisher you personal amazon account. there aren't many resources online and setting up shop is one important step. Please let me know your thoughts. Thansk!

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

Love your video, I just came across it,, how do you set up your own publishing company, yours is Grace Printing Press?

[@alexwholey3391]

Thank you for this! ❤

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay absolutely!

[@startupbusinesscoaching]

Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Awesome, thank you!

[@holliswebb1800]

how do you link banking details? any videos i could review. thank you!!!!

[@insaneTECHINSANEtech]

Hello, this is so helpful, thank you so much! Also, for a minor, is it still possible to publish with KDP or does it have to be under a different name and account?

[@jennybleach1176]

Thank you sooo much

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

You're welcome!

[@mluizap3839]

this is great! many tks!

[@Lauradahl-creations]

Hi, I have three books for sale on Amazon now. But I can't find my first book, 'A Moth In The Darkness'. It ISN'T low content. I first (independently) published it back in 2005 but wasn't able to get it on a larger platform until 2023. And unfortunately, Amazon won't let me change my (second edition) book's title. Perhaps, I should ask someone else? My two children's books, on the other hand, pop right up after I type in my name on the search bar. On a side note: Would you know how to temporarily discount the price on my books? I asked a KDP representative and he said I COULDN'T do sale prices but would need to manually discount the price and then publish it again. But just today I visited Amazon and noticed other sellers with paperback books WERE able to discount (sale price) their own books. So now, I am confused. 😕 Thanks for your time and help. 😃

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

For help desk type questions, you gotta talk to the KDP help desk, I don't work for them, sorry!

[@cindythom6440]

I just published a book on how can I get it stored and libraries.. any tips?. Thank you

[@IcerArchives]

Hi Beth. I have made a folklore ebook on PDF. Now I wanted to try sell it on Amazon. I am a non-US citizen, does it matter much for the author's name since it's for the US market? Please advise. Thanks.

[@nooruddinraotiwala490]

how to fillin tax information can u make a video on that for the latest policies am unable to complete that process.I am getting this Error:"Update your Signature to exactly match your Name. If you are signing on behalf of someone else, uncheck electronic signature consent."

[@metalkingtohorses]

I'm making an illustrated journal ( have no idea what I'm doing AT ALL) ITS IN Microsoft WORD just as single documents , but I have no idea how in word , to set it up as a book with pages , nor do I know how to do some pages with my illustrations as full bleed , to view as entire book and how I would then upload to the amazon kdp do you have any videos on formatting and viewing in word then uploading to kdp. I am doing it as a 8.5x11 paperback Matt finish color on white . I'm finding all this so difficult

[@bobireviews6309]

Brilliant!!

[@fash2314]

Hi, I created a book on MS Word 2013 in size 5x8inches. Now, when I am converting it to pdf via microsoft pdf, it converts as a4/letter size and there's no other option to print as 5x8inches. even though on the print page, size shows custom page size 5x8inches. still won't print in desired size. please help, I can't wait to publish my first book :)