How to Publish a Book on Amazon KDP (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

To publish a book on Amazon, you use Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) — a free platform that gets your ebook or paperback live on Amazon within 72 hours. But a handful of decisions inside KDP quietly determine your royalties, your reach, and how much control you keep over your own book. In this video

Beginner - 15 min - Online Shops & Selling - Reedsy

The full course: Learn Amazon KDP & Handmade free

What you'll need

Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

Self-Publishing For Dummies by Jason R. Rich - View on Amazon
Let's Get Digital by David Gaughran - View on Amazon
Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt - View on Amazon

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