Create a Book

KDP’s book setup makes it easy for you to upload, enter, and modify your book before publishing. The information you enter during this setup will be used in creating your book’s Amazon detail page. The detail page is where readers go to buy your book. If you want to sell your book as an eBook, hardcover, and paperback, be sure to create all formats in your KDP account and link them together.

Note: Before publishing your book, don’t forget to format your manuscript and cover. You can review our guidelines and recommendations on Paperback Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, and eBook Formatting in our Help Center.

Contents

• Enter book details

• Upload and preview book

• Title creation limit

• Set rights & pricing

• What's next?

Enter book details

Entering your book details is the first step towards publishing your book. These details directly correlate with what shows up on the Amazon detail page for your book. You have full control over what is displayed. However, keep in mind that some of these fields can't be modified once your book is published. We recommend paying extra close attention to ensure all of these details are correct.

To see an example of how your book details will show up on your detail page visit J.K. Rowling’s page forHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

To see a list of what details can and can't be changed after publishing, visit ourUpdate Your Book Detailspage.

The title, subtitle, author name, series information, and ISBN in your manuscript file must match the details you enter during title setup. Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books are linked automatically if the author name and book title of both editions match exactly. During the publishing process, KDP tries to match book details like title and author name to other editions available in the Amazon catalog.

For low- content books, you can choose to either use your own ISBN or publish without an ISBN. Learn more aboutlow-content books.

Entering your book details is the first step of the setup workflow. To begin, follow the steps below:

1. Go to your Bookshelf.

2. Click the + Create button.

3. Click to choose which type of book to create.

When entering your book details, note we cannot accept HTML tags in the title, subtitle, author, contributors, or keywords fields.

For more specific information, tips, tricks, and recommendations on each detail, use the links below:

BOOK TITLE & EDITIONS

How to write an effective title and when to use edition numbers. Learn more

AUTHORS & CONTRIBUTORS

Instructions on how to add authors & contributors. Learn more

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Learn how to write an effective book description and what HTML can be used. Learn more

KEYWORDS

How to add/update keywords and best practices. Learn more

CATEGORIES

How to choose and update your book's categories. Learn more

PRE-ORDER (eBook only)

How pre-orders work. Eligibility and requirements. Learn more

Upload and preview book

The next step in the setup workflow is to upload and preview your book. Here, you can upload your manuscript and preview it to see exactly what your book will look like.

This section of the setup workflow also contains information about your book’s ISBN. You will need a unique ISBN for each format of your book: eBook, paperback, and hardcover. To learn more about obtaining an ISBN for your book, visit ourISBNpage.

Note:

• If you are publishing a paperback or hardcover book, you will have to enter your print options before previewing. To learn more, visit out Print Optionshelp page.

• Ensure the manuscript you upload contains the books interior for the title and description you entered. Your book's description should describe the main plot, theme, or idea of the book. For eBooks, an error message will surface in case there is a mismatch. You'll be able to continue setting up your book after you upload the correct manuscript or go back and edit these book details.

Title creation limit

To ensure a positive customer experience, we limit the number of titles you can create at the same time and within a specific period of time. If you expect to regularly create a large number of titles, please contact us to inquire about an exception.

Set rights & pricing

The last step in our workflow is the Rights & Pricing section. Here you will set your book’s price, royalty rate, and agree to KDP’s Terms and Conditions before publishing. Your price can be modified at any time after your book is published.

Tip: Click the links and highlighted text you see in the setup workflow for extra tips, information, and guidance.

How do I choose the proper royalty rate? Check out ourPrice Your Bookpage for additional information.

What's next?

If you are publishing a paperback or hardcover book, it’s time to start thinking about ordering your proof copies. Ordering a proof is not mandatory, although it gives you the option to see your book in person before publishing. If you order a proof, you can submit your book for publication right away or wait until you’ve received and reviewed the proof. It’s up to you.

Want to learn more about proof copies? Check out ourProof Copieshelp page.