Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Kindle Create #AtoZChallenge2021

Publishing with Amazon.com

When CreateSpace moved to Amazon, I was in the process of publishing a standalone novel. Not wanting to deal with the new process at that late stage, I rushed publication through CreateSpace before the deadline. But with my sixth Pepper Bibeau mystery, this old dog had to learn some new tricks.

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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11 comments:

  1. Keith's RamblingsApril 13, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    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!

    Here's my K!

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    1. Gail M Baugniet - AuthorApril 13, 2021 at 11:43 AM

      Any time, Keith. I am surprised you haven't published some of your AtoZ years. They would make an enjoyable collective read.

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  2. Jamie GhioneApril 13, 2021 at 7:06 AM

    Still haven't used a Kindle and am not sure about self-publishing.

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    1. Gail M Baugniet - AuthorApril 13, 2021 at 11:46 AM

      I use my kindle more than my computer, am typing on it now. But I still have a flip phone!

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  3. Iain KellyApril 13, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    I 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!
    https://iainkellywriting.com/2021/04/13/the-state-trilogy-a-z-guide-k/

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    1. Gail M Baugniet - AuthorApril 13, 2021 at 11:48 AM

      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.

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  4. Martha ReynoldsApril 13, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    I’ve written (and published) ten books, and have found working with Amazon mostly painless. Mostly. 😉

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    1. Gail M Baugniet - AuthorApril 13, 2021 at 11:52 AM

      CreateSpace helped and spoiled me because I could email and even call them with questions. But KC works well for e-pub.

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  5. Steph W.April 13, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks for the advice!

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  6. ArtiApril 13, 2021 at 10:55 PM

    Your advice is perfectly timed Gail. I'm ready:)

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