How to Upload your Coloring book on KDP in 2023 (The ONLY video You Need to Watch.)

Ready to start selling your Coloring Books online?
Today I'm walking you through the process of uploading your Coloring book to Amazon KDP. This is also the same process that you would use to publish low content books including journals and workbooks and also when publishing your children's book.
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[@RolandaWalker]

This is the best walk through I have found! I tried before however was unsuccessful with the entire process from sizing to uploading etc. Thank you. My book is in review.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Love it! Congrats!

[@mscervantesr466]

This is one of the best KDP walk-through videos I have seen. I love how you take your time to go step by step with an explanation of each step. Other videos I watched ran quickly through each step without explaining why or what each option meant. The explainer recorded the video with a time clock in mind. Thankfully, you don't do that. Instead, you chill and let me digest each step before moving on to the next one. This video is definitely going into my KDP database. Thank you for posting this video!

[@Spiritualteacherlightworker]

❤🎉 thank u! My first book is now listed! Really ties into my channel content here on you tube! I called it 'QUEEN THIS IS FOR YOU!' 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 one of many more to come!

[@akearahjudge8685]

How has it been going for you?

[@yjsells]

Your videos are so HELPFUL--clear, concise and detailed!! Thank you so much!!! Wishing you continued and abundant blessings!!

[@debbieburton6088]

Wow! Explained to perfection! All my questions answered.

[@Cerv_huguinho]

Spent hours tying to do this step when your video made all soooooo Simple!!! Thank you

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Wonderful! Glad it helped!

[@learnENGLISHwithdebi]

Hello You didn't say which categories to choose for your coloring book. I know you explained that you can have two and then you can have up to 10 but which two would be best to choose for a children's coloring book ?

[@NyNativeTv]

Right, it was skipped!

[@myrashock]

That what I was waiting..and she skipped it.

[@learnENGLISHwithdebi]

@@myrashock lol maybe she will explain later. Or link a video where she has already explained it. (hopefully) :)

[@tammyallen1125]

She skipped that part and that's what I wanted to learn about.

[@learnENGLISHwithdebi]

Perhaps but she's responded to a comment 3 weeks ago so. I dunno. I guess she didn't see mine

[@dancewithmacy]

Love!

[@shenajackson1193]

You are amazing ❤ thank you for your assistance and beautiful energy!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@miniscenesgb]

Really helpful thank you. Just what I needed to get started

[@aussiemenat]

Thank you so much , I followed your guide step by step and now my first book is publish . very great details and easy to understand

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

You're welcome! Congrats, proud of you!

[@sarahsoto6107]

Yes, hands down "the ONLY video you need"! I appreciate your time in creating this informative tutorial! Much love to you and your business ventures and I'm grateful for the inspiration you've provided me. 🙏

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Wonderful! Glad it's been helpful! ;-)

[@shakirasummers2572]

Sorry for all of the questions, but why don’t you suggest getting Amazon’s ISBN number instead of purchasing ISBNs?

[@berenicesalinas2433]

Following bc I would like to know also

[@creativelearningwithmimi]

@shakirasummers2572 I apologize for the long response, but I hope this answers your question: Let’s talk about it. ISBN Purchase or use Free Issued ISBN. In a nutshell for those who plans to write a book, and want to effectively market it, it’s best to pay for your ISBN verses getting the free one, however DO NOT pay for the barcode as most try to upsell you for getting both the ISBN & Barcode. There is a cost to free and it’s giving your rights to maket how you chooses away from the ISBN issuing source. You can’t reuse the ISBN so that will require you getting another to market on platforms outside the ones they issue. There may be issues with you personally selling copies of your own book. It’s also important to read even when purchasing as some like to still be listed as the publisher. Do NOT give your rights away, and read their guidelines, and policies on those ISBN. You can generate free barcode using the paid ISBN from Kindlepreneur.com/isbn-bar-code-generator Pros of Using a Free Issue ISBN: 1. Cost Savings: The most apparent advantage is the cost savings, as obtaining an ISBN for free eliminates the expense associated with purchasing these identifiers. 2. Ease of Access: For new authors or independent publishers, accessing a free ISBN can simplify the process of getting their work published without navigating through additional financial and administrative barriers. 3. Distribution and Recognition: Free ISBNs often come from self-publishing platforms that also provide distribution services, making it easier for authors to get their books into major retail channels. 4. Immediate Availability: Authors can quickly obtain an ISBN from these platforms, allowing for a faster publication process. Cons of Using a Free Issue ISBN: 1. Publisher of Record: When you use a free ISBN, the provider of the ISBN (often a self-publishing platform) is listed as the publisher of record, not the author or an independent publisher. This can have implications for rights and how the book is marketed. 2. Limited Control: Having the platform as the publisher of record can limit your control over distribution and pricing. Some platforms may place restrictions on where and how you can sell your book. 3. Brand and Professionalism: For authors aiming to build a brand or present themselves more professionally, having a publishing platform as the publisher of record might not align with their branding strategy. 4. Transferability Issues: ISBNs are non-transferable. If you decide to change publishing platforms or want to take your publication to another service, you cannot take the free ISBN with you. This can lead to multiple ISBNs for the same book, which can confuse retailers and consumers. 5. Rights and Royalties: Some platforms might have specific terms regarding rights and royalties when a free ISBN is used. It's crucial to read these terms carefully, as they might not be as favorable as those under a purchased ISBN. 6. Perceived Legitimacy: In some circles, books published with a platform-provided ISBN might not be seen as "legitimate" as those with an ISBN purchased by the author or an independent publisher. This perception can affect opportunities for reviews, awards, and placements.

[@TheWriteDiva]

Because you may want to sell your book in other places than Amazon. An Amazon isbn belongs to them and you can’t use it on any other platform.

[@ROXELL]

@@TheWriteDivathanks! Good to know

[@JessicaCymone]

Thank you for these videos!! They really helped me get my 365 Days of Gratitude Journal published!! Just waiting on the 72 hour review to clear!!!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Congratulations!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Ready to start selling your Coloring Books online? Let me know in the comments below!

[@matthewdlouhy2959]

I have everything ready, my illustrations from my illustrator, my covers, pages compiled etc. The only thing I am stuck on is copyrighting the book... Do you have any tips on that?

[@PrincessSarahAkpu]

Yes, I'm ready if I can go through this process

[@honeybrookadook9345]

Ready

[@alisonlough3157]

I created a journal on Canva, how do I know which publishing rights option to choose?

[@New-Drone]

Great tutorial! Thanks.

[@hinadoll8949]

i appriciate you gave brief information but dear i want to know for this we have to create a paper book mean we have to print it out this sketch book from a shop and when someone want to buy then we will send them in a book shape?

[@uxisidd]

Quite helpful and to the point. Many thanks

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@imanibrahim1513]

Thank you for your informative videos! I watched both videos and I am still having problems with the size uploading into KDP, please advise.

[@tornestria7049]

Thanks Nicole for this informative content...CHeers!

[@Filmorabanky]

Are coloring book not large print category because you didn't tick it in the video

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

it's an option that's up to you to choose

[@Sandibergeson]

What do I put for publishing rights if I used images from Canva?

[@KristalHarden]

This was great! My only question is when creating a journal, how do you add multiple pages? Is it through canva or kdp? Thank you again for this great video.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Canva

[@KristalHarden]

@@LatoyaNicoleOfficialSo just duplicate the page however many pages I want the journal to be? I thought I added that number when I was getting the dimensions before going to Canva. Thank you!

[@AmberCrowley]

Latoya you are so clear and wonderful in your description of the process. I'm excited to publish my first Coloring Book! Thanks so much I subscribed!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Yay! & thank you!

[@Reza20003]

Hi thanks for this video. How do you determine final number of pages in a coloring book with, say, 50 images (one image per page)? How many extra pages will we need for copyright, title etc?

[@ClaireGriffiths-vw6sj]

Hi, thank you so much for your channel, it's been so helpful. Can I just ask, when creating the internal for your book, do you need to include the copyright page etc, or is this something that is added automatically during printing?

[@QualityChildcare1]

I have all your coloring books and the Self Care Journal. I completed my first children's book "Nahla's Secret Pet" last year. Now currently working on my 2nd book now. The one mistake I made was not ordering my author copy, but luckily I was able to correct the error. Before my first sale of the book.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Thanks so much for sharing and supporting! ...& congrats to you! Glad to know that you were able to correct the issue before the sales started rolling in.

[@NyNativeTv]

@@LatoyaNicoleOfficial What was the category you chose? I see others asked the same question but theres no reply.

[@nataliabystrianyk5125]

@@NyNativeTv yes - I can't find a coloring book category anywhere!! Not even for kids!

[@imberrysandy]

very helpful! thank you!❤

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@cheryldahl9192]

Which one under 'Publishing Rights' do I click If I use free Canva images (I'm making a journal with cover images and inside images from Canva).

[@dancewithmacy]

My question is if you buy an image from Canva, do you own that image or would you say that it is public domain work? Thank you!

[@topelevenentertainment]

I made my first coloring book on canva for kdp and i saw the launch preview and i can see kdp is not leaving a plain page on left side there is no plain pages between 2 coloring pages please help me out

[@noonereallylikesndahafa]

Hii!! This is a great tutorial, but I do have some points where I think I'm misunderstanding; 1. At 5:09 does that work if I wanted to upload multiple journals at the same time, of different colors (to give a variety of options to my customers) ? 2. At 9:10 Is an isbn like a barcode and is it only for paperbacks? My book is a hardcover. 3. At 13:45 where you mention the royalty, if my book was pruced at $9.95 and the royalties are at $2.15, will i end up getting $3.82 only in total for my full purchase? This one really confuses me 😅 Overall though, this is a great tutorial and thank you for uploading it in hopes of helping others! ❤❤

[@Uniqueness2193]

Your videos are so Helpful. Straight to the point with lots of sincerity.As someone who wants to start self publishing on kdp Amazon, you have assisted me so much. Thanks and God bless you I will be back to share my wins

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Thank you & please do! 🙏🏽

[@freespirit4444]

Thanks for the information Sis🫶🏾 PLEASE HELP🫠I'm having some trouble with uploading the cover page, I see you have the front & back but when I do that, the preview looks weird. It seems to only want me to upload the front cover on its own without the back also, it refuses to let me upload a pdf version if wants a JPG? 😮‍💨what am I doing wrong?? Is it because I'm using my phone?😢

[@PaigePoppeArt]

Your video is So helpful, informative, and straightforward, thank you!!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@BajaJonny]

Great video, but I wish you had clicked on the "choose categories" button just so could see which two you chose.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Thank you! You don’t actually need to see the ones I choose as much as you need to know how to find the ones that are best your specific book. There is a linked video that helps you with that. xx

[@yjsells]

You're so inspiring! Just purchased my first set of ISBN numbers! Uploading the manuscript and book cover now!! Thank you so much for this easy step-by-step video...stay tuned!!

[@ronicleveland9831]

Thank you for this video! Under publishing rights, what if you used canva only to create your journal? Do I still click "I own the copyright"?

[@blackgirlsjournal]

Thanks for this walk-through! It was so thorough and extremely helpful!

[@jessygriz]

thank you!

[@padkirsch]

Great video! I loved this! Subscribed.

[@incarenthusiast3708]

What is the file type for manuscript PDF or something else?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

PDF

[@JC-db2gt]

Thank you very much for your informative info! Just wondering...are we allowed to use Canva images when creating books to sell or do you need to buy some sort of license? Thank you

[@TeacherCecileGETAGRIPonMATH]

If i use Ai images from Canva, will the book be rejected by Amazon?

[@adriennedeleon2539]

For some reason I did every step but my pictures are still coming up out the margin and I refix it and it’s still showing outside the lines 😩 what do I do ?

[@Storyofherlyfe]

Hello :) where can I find a step by step tutorial on the book cover front, spinal, and back? Do you have one?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

hello, you can find that in my step by step coloring book course. www.bookbaguniversity.com/products/publishacoloringbookonkdp

[@Storyofherlyfe]

@@LatoyaNicoleOfficial thank you 🙏🏽 truly appreciate your videos. You don’t miss a beat 🙏🏽🤍 bless you!

[@micahthomas9521]

Thank you so much. I'm an older person and I need step by step with technology processes. Going to watch your other videos.

[@kristenpowers1822]

This video was great! But when i try to upload it always tells me it needs to be a minimum of 72 pages? Is that correct or a way to get around that?

[@arianascanvas4658]

Did you have to trademark the book title? Thank you so much for this video

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Titles can’t be trademarked unless they’re part of a series…& you’re so welcome! ❤

[@it46vistargupta19]

Great walkthrough, Can you tell which other platform you use to publish book, If i publish on Amazon can i also sell on etsy? Or other?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Hi and thanks! If you’re publishing a paperback or hardcover on kdp you can also sell them anywhere else you’d like. I did a video about other publishing platforms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKmyenWkfr2IqKssi=V8AFW8jvmJx4owoB

[@suzanneroberto]

Thank you this was very helpful. I just need to learn how to set up the book cover simply, I"m confused on that part.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Maybe this video can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaeveJ2pgtespqssi=aXOQjQt_vO2uMC9O

[@suzanneroberto]

@@LatoyaNicoleOfficial thank you soooooooo much, you are amazing, I have started following you and am going to look into your University bookbag course :)

[@shakirasummers2572]

Thank you so much for this video! Very informative. All of your videos I’ve seen so far has been informative.

[@JohnnyAndClairTV]

How did you do it without back to back printing?

[@mariasimonetti9477]

great videos! how do you change the manuscript once its loaded and the Previewer show some erros?

[@reneemosher9651]

If I used designs from canvas for my book, do I own copyright or do I select public on kdp?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

According to Canva, you would not own the copyright. I discuss it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/en2upX5-jtqFhs0

[@FeralBoyKnives]

Do you have a video on creating the book cover?

[@lyndaguido9545]

How do you find an illustrator.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

you can check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHu8Y4WppKt5e6c

[@brianrummel612]

Ok, so many things missing? Do you upload manuscript file minus cover page? Do you upload the cover only as a file with only the cover! 8.5" x 11", KDP is telling me standard size is NOT 8.5"×11"?? Expected size is 17.304x11.250 for a coloring book? How to create a back page in Canva? KDP says you need back front & back page at the first of preview? Cant move forward need answers? None of this works?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Find you a video or someone who will teach you these things since this video doesn’t work for you. ❤️

[@alissaleckey7568]

Thank you so much for this! All the fear I had is gone! Just published my first book!!! I appreciate you so much! 🎉😊

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Congrats! 🎉🎈

[@keedabee82]

Thank you sooo much sis!!! I just finished my first coloring book and ready to add it to KDP. This information was so simple!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Congratulations!!! 🎉🎈🎊 Glad it was helpful!

[@FractionOfTime]

why pay for isbn when u can get one for free every time u publish on amz?

[@TheReneex]

Thanks for the step by step info. This is very helpful!

[@Thesoulsnatcher4880]

I cannot get past the category. It keeps giving me a error message that I have to select at least one category.

[@GiaE-z5p]

I made a coloring book but I didn't know how to publish it.

[@EmiliyaSangalova-j1v]

Hello, where do I download a Manuscript?

[@olufunmilayoraji3654]

I love this. Thank you. I guess I have been trying to upload my Coloring books in the wrong way. This is an eye opener 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@whenhustlemeetsflow]

Hi. I just created my first journal thank you. Is the process the same with Oracle cards?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Wonderful, congrats! This video is about publishing books on KDP. You may want to research seller central to sell additional products on Amazon.

[@mnogarcia07]

Hello, I’m having a hard time uploading my cover because after I click on launch previewer it’s always in the center of the two pages

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Hello! Sorry to hear that but I'd be happy to help! Here's how you can book a 1:1: www.bookbaguniversity.com/products/15-minute-coaching

[@wealthandwisdom1]

Thank you for your video, but i have question i have published 3journals but i keep getting error message back from kdp that my cover isnt right that i need to extend but when i do i get the same message i have a 6*9 and im just wish there is a way or a example to mk sure that they are correct each time

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

You’re welcome ! Here’s a link to their cover calculator that you can use as a guide for the cover dimensions. kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator You can also hire someone to design your cover for you so that all you have to do is upload it. I would contact them directly with any additional questions or concerns.

[@masrooranwar1428]

Ai generated pictures are not allowed on Amazon. Moreover you skipped main step of categories and AI generated check.. incomplete information

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Your first statement is untrue. In regard to your second statement, does this mean you won’t be watching anymore of my videos since you believe my info is untrue and incomplete? I wouldn’t. Be blessed ☺️

[@waheedashort]

I published my book 3 books 1st my little pony coloring books of kids ages 4-8 and 2 is story books By Mir Nadir Qasim you can check ❤

[@KelseyLewis-xo5xv]

I followed step by step! Thank you btw! I completed the Hardcover Details, Hardcover content and Hardcover rights and pricing... I requested proofs but it took 1.5 months for them to be delivered and I still don't have them... Is this how long the shipping will be when I figure out how to actually publish? Which brings me to my primary question... Once I click "Publish my hardcover book" it goes into review but then once it says it was approved/DRAFT and I click "continue setup" it never actually publishes my book and brings me back to what I have already done. How do I actually get my book published?

[@nadinealexander-pw7tx]

Thank you!! Very informative.. I appreciate you sharing the knowledge Blessings

[@unfinishedfootsteps1404]

Does Amazon allow customers to preview and look through the book?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Yes, usually it’s the first few pages on desktop. You can also add pages for customers to see using A+ content. This allows them to view it from a cell phone or desktop.

[@yellowzen1]

Is your author name on your actual coloring book?

[@GinasOnlineFinds]

Do you feel the coloring pages should be front and back designs or do you just do 1 and leave the back blank? I’m just thinking if they use markers I’m afraid it would bleed through so I’m trying to figure out the best way.. thanks!

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

If they use markers it will most likely bleed through anyway, but I still leave a blank page on the back to reduce the bleed through.

[@GinasOnlineFinds]

@@LatoyaNicoleOfficial thank you for the quick response! I will do that also then! Thx again!

[@vugari]

Hi can please answer regarding the isbn bar cod in the other side of the book cover this it’s automatically from Amazon or should I buy one ?? And in which format should be the document to be uploaded in KDP ?? If have story book example Best regards

[@pllo7488]

Amazon gives free isbn for (A plus) content books only. Kdp format is pdf print.

[@milbethmorillo9657]

I'm having problems uploading both my manuscript pdf and cover pdf says something like I should use a Kindle create or the source pdf file... The thing is I'm uploading those 😭 dunno what's wrong

[@TreasureKeepers]

This is helpful. If you are doing a kid's curriculum workbook that has some text and then some coloring pages for every chapter do you think that would be low text content? Where did you get the barcode for the cover on the bottom right of your cover?

[@myweeklyrantsD]

Thank you, I'm uploading and following along

[@nellforme692]

After you request your copy then do you go ahead and publish or do you wait until copy comes in?

[@jenniferthernandez33]

😂 where you books live I ❤IT

[@terrellsevon7435]

I followed everything in the previous video with cresting the margins but still get errors when trying to publish 😢

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

sorry to hear that

[@LiyahsGetaway]

My mom is trying to get into creating journals and your videos have really blessed us! Thank you so much ❤

[@jjuanringgold4719]

when I try to upload my front and back cover it only shows 1 image, instead of both front and back as shown in your tutorial

[@ankitaagrawal1036]

Are coloring book low content or high content?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

technically we call them "medium content books" since KDP no longer considers them "low content books".

[@nicolerehmert7964]

Your vid is have been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@miriamholland2636]

Very helpful! I had a lot of questions and thankfully i ran into your videos. thanks

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

☺

[@Theskittlesacademy]

Wow this was very helpful. I’ve watched so many videos on canva & kdp & ebooks this gave me confidence to really follow through

[@jeromejerilouize1]

Why do people from instagram post how you can make money online. I wanted to make a journey the person on instagram said that it would be easy I had no idea that you would have to do all of this stuff. This feel like it’s extremely complicated. I’m frustrated your amazing though thank for the video for me I have a learning disability and this is a lot. This isn’t really simple and easy as the instagram person said that it would be.

[@rajaneeshcalicut]

Madam Can we use downloaded images for making coloring book in kdp? Is there any chance for rejection? Pls reply

[@sweetyangel147]

I used a site's free pictures. What do I select for the publishing rights?

[@shakirasummers2572]

Please disregard the ISBN question. You answered that question.

[@klai_i]

Do I have to have 72 pages in manuscript??

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

no

[@Waistbeadcity216]

It’s not letting me upload mine because it’s saying it need a to be 72 pages. How do I bypass that?

[@KaliN521]

Premium color does not require this!

[@MaryPfeiffer-m4h]

​@@KaliN521 Good to know mine just did the same thing

[@mariaclarissadelacruz5023]

What is the size.of.your pages?

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

8.5x11 inches

[@Jcuzz88]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much. 😊

[@LuxuriousInteriorDesigns]

Thank you so much you help me post my first powerful prayer diary on Amazon today thank you for the detail tutorial may God bless you❤❤

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Yay! Congrats 🎈

[@caranavarro5230]

Thank you! Your video explained everything I wanted to know.

[@LatoyaNicoleOfficial]

Wonderful! 🙏🏽

[@thebeast4155]

How to make manuscript for kids colouring book please guide me