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KDP
What is KDP?
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a powerful tool that enables independent authors, publishers, and content creators to distribute their books on Amazon's Kindle Store and in print, without needing a traditional publishing house.
With KDP, users can:
- Upload and publish eBooks and paperbacks in just a few clicks
- Distribute globally to millions of readers via Amazon marketplaces
- Earn up to 70% royalty on Kindle eBook sales
- Use tools like KDP Select, Kindle Unlimited, and Look Inside the Book to increase visibility
- Track real-time sales and royalty reports
Key features:
- Supports print-on-demand for paperbacks (no inventory needed)
- Authors maintain full rights to their content
- Offers free tools for formatting, cover design, and marketing
- Books are automatically assigned an ISBN or an Amazon-specific ASIN
💡 Example: An author publishes a novel through KDP, chooses 70% royalty, enables Kindle Unlimited access, and starts earning income within 72 hours.
In short:
KDP is Amazon’s self-publishing platform that lets authors and publishers easily publish and sell digital and print books to a global audience.
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