Publishing with Amazon.com |
Are you ready to publish your novel as an eBook on Amazon.com? To get started with using Kindle Create to prepare your eBook for publication on Amazon, download the Kindle Create program to your computer desktop from this link: Getting Started with Kindle Create (amazon.com)
To prepare your manuscript on Kindle Create for publication, first save your document as a Word doc or docx file (not pdf or any other format.) Then upload the document containing only the story chapters. The program will format the Table of Contents for you. Later you will add “front matter” such as copyright page, dedication, etc.; and “back matter” such as acknowledgments, author info, etc.
The process sounds easy now that I have gone through it. But I tend to “do” rather than “read instructions and then do” so it was a bit of a struggle in the beginning for me. If you follow directions and start by practicing with a sample document - the program supplies samples or you can practice with your own document - all might go smoother for you.
Bottom line: Kindle Create
works well for publishing an eBook to Amazon.com. If you haven’t set up your
free account yet on Amazon, here is the link to kindle direct publishing to set
it up: Self Publishing | Amazon Kindle
Direct Publishing
Have you published an eBook using Kindle Create?
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Some very useful tips Gail. I'm not thinking of publishing anything myself, but should I change my mind I'll be knocking on your door fand asking or advice!
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Any time, Keith. I am surprised you haven't published some of your AtoZ years. They would make an enjoyable collective read.
DeleteStill haven't used a Kindle and am not sure about self-publishing.
ReplyDeleteI use my kindle more than my computer, am typing on it now. But I still have a flip phone!
DeleteI use KDP too, and must say I have found it straightforward and easy to use - bar the odd formatting point that trips you up just when you think you are done!
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It tripped me up a bit, Iain, but I finally got the hang of it. Didn't use it for a print book yet, though.
DeleteI’ve written (and published) ten books, and have found working with Amazon mostly painless. Mostly. 😉
ReplyDeleteCreateSpace helped and spoiled me because I could email and even call them with questions. But KC works well for e-pub.
DeleteThanks for the advice!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Steph. Thank you for visiting today.
DeleteYour advice is perfectly timed Gail. I'm ready:)
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