How to Self Publish a Book on Amazon KDP in 2024 | STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL

If you want to self publish a book in 2024 watch this video! I'll go through EVERYTHING you need to know about self publishing and why the easiest way to self publish a book in 2024 is on Amazon KDP.
I'll take you through how Amazon KDP works, the advantages and disadvantages before taking you through a COMPLETE step-by-step tutorial on uploading a book to Amazon KDP.
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🕘 TIMESTAMPS 🕘
0:00 Introduction
00:55 Why To Self Publish
02:52 Downsides of Self Publishing
04:56 What You Need Before Publishing
06:15 Benefits of Amazon KDP
08:35 Downsides of Amazon KDP
10:16 Getting Started on Amazon KDP
11:24 Details Section
15:05 Creative Fabrica
19:11 Keywords
20:55 Contents Section
26:42 Pricing Section
29:55 Wrap Up
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[@selfpublishingempire]

I hope this video helps you on your publishing journey in 2024! As mentioned I think Creative Fabrica is a fantastic resource for fonts, images and KDP interiors. Get the best discount possible by using my referal link www.creativefabrica.com/ref/2717942/

[@niki-mars955]

I can't tlek to you how helpful this video has been. I've been searching trying to find a video that explains the actual publish process. Thank you so much!

[@selfpublishingempire]

@@niki-mars955 My pleasure! Glad you found it useful.

[@willahill8496]

This information was very useful.

[@drdehailey]

Thanks . . . good information.

[@sylviecaron6869]

Thank you! Very good information for somebody like me who is totally new! 🙂

[@selfpublishingempire]

You're so welcome!

[@nathalie0327ify]

¡Gracias!

[@selfpublishingempire]

Gracias! :)

[@AmberCrowley]

Great video thank you!

[@selfpublishingempire]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-dy4yp2eo4k]

Thank you for this walkthrough! I had a writer approach me to illustrate her picture book, but it seems like she would have all the sales information, and I would just have to take her word for it. I think I'll just publish my own picture books 😅

[@selfpublishingempire]

Yeah once you figure out how to self publish it can be really rewarding! :).

[@jahidjohny]

nice

[@lilibethvilella]

Published a book on finding wholeness after divorce called “THE SUN ALWAYS PIERCES THROUGH” 🌳☀️

[@selfpublishingempire]

What a great idea for a book. Make sure to utilise things like tiktok as I'm sure there's a lot of people out there it could help:)

[@edrigg67]

Thank you. Very helpful. I am writing a novel with two or maybe three planned sequels. After downlading my first novel into Amazon KDP can I make editing changes and iclude chapter headings and add correct page numbers etc. Also can I add information about the sequels and planned launch dates?

[@selfpublishingempire]

Yes you can update an already published book, just edit and re-upload the manuscript. A note that if this changes the page length, you'll need to remake the cover in the correct dimensions.

[@zacharyjames8026]

I appreciate the info, it's been very helpful. I was just wondering about the book cover/wrap. I've hired a friend to do the book cover and we've already settled on a design for the front. I didn't realize that I'd also need him to do the spine and back but I don't think that should be an issue as he's a talented artist and has done artwork for people's books in the past. I was curious about the information about the book on the cover itself, mainly on the spine and the back cover. Is that all info that I should give to him to add or is that information I add in the KDP program? Again, thank you so much for the info!

[@selfpublishingempire]

If it's an ebook you just need the front cover, if a paperback then you need the wrap :). Go to kdp cover calculator for the dimensions and you can include whatever you want really on your book cover! But there are industry standards that most follow... And yes that all needs to be on the cover by your designer as a printable pdf file

[@tjules7]

Great video. How do I go about uploading pictures of the book if the book is not yet created?

[@selfpublishingempire]

Thank you! Where are you looking to upload pictures of the book to? If for Amazon a+, then you'll need to wait until the book is finished and uploaded to amazon

[@AlexiGropper]

How do we create a formatted manuscript? Is there a curtain format we should be using ?

[@selfpublishingempire]

make sure to look through Amazon's KDP guidelines as to what's expected/accepted and then you'll need to use a program, either free like Canva or paid like Book Bolt/Adobe InDesign to format and export your manuscripts in the correct formats/settings :). If you're just writing a book then Word will be fine too.

[@ecomandelse9596]

Awesome video. Can I self publish on my own website and also have it publish on Amazon? Is there a way I can advertised my own website on the book I publish on the Amazon website? Can I put the buying options as 1. direct from me or 2. Amazon and out both options on my website?

[@selfpublishingempire]

Double check the terms of service but as long as its not an ebook in kindle unlimited i believe you can sell on your website as well :). The only thing is you’d need to print it somehow yourself if not selling through amazon (eg ingram spark)

[@l.e.brentwood3137]

Also make sure you have your own ISBN, Amazon issues their own for free. But you can only sell it in Amazon.

[@denisedeakins4828]

Hi, I was using Canva's free elements to create my KDP books, which I understood was fine as long as you modify and make you own design from them which is what I did. however, I've just seen videos from a few months ago saying that we can no longer do this as we have to tick the copyright box when uploading our book. Can you confirm this is the case as I have just been creating another book with Canva elements. Thanks :)

[@selfpublishingempire]

Sorry I can’t be more helpful on this, I don’t use Canva! But I’d recommend reading through their usage guide and maybe google where those elements come from to make sure you have tights to those elements!

[@denisedeakins4828]

Thanks for your reply :) I'm now getting the impression from a couple of other videos I have seen that the problem is with using Canva's paid elements. The Free ones may be ok to use.@@selfpublishingempire

[@robertsandoval791]

Thank you, if you no longer have a paid subscription to Creative Fabrica, do you lose your copyright license for a product that was published when you were a paid subscriber? Thanks!

[@selfpublishingempire]

Yes, double check the subscription type but from the rights FAQ you can "Keep selling products after you cancel your subscription. For example, you are allowed to keep selling existing "Quotes / Banners / Shirts / etc" that you created while you had an active subscription."

[@Golemofstone]

Hi, great video, just one question on the name section. I've seen a lot of note books that have "Insert niche name here" (e.g Kawaii characters) NOTEBOOK : (then the subtitle etc) but the only WORD on the cover is NOTE BOOK although it has Kawaii images on the cover. My question is if i start out in Journals etc is it ok to have the COVER text just state Journal while the cover design has the images of whatever niche im targeting (As i seem to be finding on amazon) and to have the Description name be for example Kawaii Character Journal : A cute daily journal of my thoughts, Or would that cause problems? Sorry if this seems a no brainer but i don't want to cause issues before i even beggin, Thanks :)

[@selfpublishingempire]

Yeah I’m sure that’ll be fine as it you’re describing the product for customers :)

[@Golemofstone]

Thanks for helping to clear this up for me, and anyone else who may have the same thoughts. Thanks again and, Hope you have a great Newyear@@selfpublishingempire

[@selfpublishingempire]

@@Golemofstone Happy new year to you too! And good luck with your book sales!

[@sarahsule6829]

Can i advertise my publish book on my social media account?

[@selfpublishingempire]

Of course :). Social can be a great way to market your book, especially video content on TikTok/Reels.

[@jobpreparationbd07]

I am struggling to get sales.. I have already published 29 books. I have got only 3 unit sold. I am working on this from last 6 months..Can you give me some free marketing ideas that I can implement? As a beginner I don't have much money to spend on amazon ads

[@selfpublishingempire]

Unfortunately amazon ads are needed from my experience to scale your business. So for now just continue with adding more quality books and lower competition niche research

[@Bless11216]

GST is needed to sell the own book in Amazon.. I am the author of book I have doubts.

[@MarlenaBooks]

I'm new to Amazon KDP and I have made a series of 30+ coloring books around one niche. But I and I have made over 50 color books total in different niches. And today I decided to upload my very first one on Amazon KDP and I can't get the cover page correct. 😢 I'm so discouraged.

[@selfpublishingempire]

Well done on creating the books that's awesome and the hard part! Go to kdp cover calculator to find the exact specs for your cover and then it should be relatively plain sailing, especially once you've made one!

[@MarlenaBooks]

@@selfpublishingempire ya I figured it out yay 😁 now I can load all the other coloring books I made. All are kawaii but hopefully some of mine stand out in the crowd 😉

[@selfpublishingempire]

@@MarlenaBooks Woop woop! Focus on crafting good quality covers and do your keyword research for each book :)

[@pickup-zone]

nice