Introduction: Formatting your book for Kindle Direct Publishing can be a bit tricky if you’re new to self-publishing. To make sure you’re ready to upload your book to Amazon KDP, use this ultimate checklist to ensure that your book is formatted correctly and ready for readers.
Formatting Guidelines:
Document Settings: Set your page size to 6” x 9” (for print books) or standard eBook dimensions. Set margins to 0.5” all around.
File Format: Upload your manuscript in Word (.doc/.docx), ePub, or PDF format.
Fonts: Use simple, readable fonts like Times New Roman or Arial for your body text. For eBooks, ensure fonts are embedded.
Table of Contents: If your book has chapters, make sure your Table of Contents is clickable for easy navigation on eReaders.
Design Tips:
Interior Layout: Use consistent chapter headings and paragraph styles. Keep line spacing to 1.15 or 1.5 to make reading easier.
Cover Design: Your book cover should be visually striking and meet KDP’s cover guidelines (at least 1,600 x 2,400 pixels for eBooks).
Final Pre-Publication Checklist:
Proofreading: Before uploading, proofread your manuscript to ensure there are no errors.
ISBN: KDP will provide you with a free ISBN for your book. If you want more control, you can purchase your own.
Preview Your Book: Use the KDP Previewer tool to review how your book will look on different devices and make any necessary adjustments.
Formatting Guidelines:
Document Settings: Set your page size to 6” x 9” (for print books) or standard eBook dimensions. Set margins to 0.5” all around.
File Format: Upload your manuscript in Word (.doc/.docx), ePub, or PDF format.
Fonts: Use simple, readable fonts like Times New Roman or Arial for your body text. For eBooks, ensure fonts are embedded.
Table of Contents: If your book has chapters, make sure your Table of Contents is clickable for easy navigation on eReaders.
Design Tips:
Interior Layout: Use consistent chapter headings and paragraph styles. Keep line spacing to 1.15 or 1.5 to make reading easier.
Cover Design: Your book cover should be visually striking and meet KDP’s cover guidelines (at least 1,600 x 2,400 pixels for eBooks).
Final Pre-Publication Checklist:
Proofreading: Before uploading, proofread your manuscript to ensure there are no errors.
ISBN: KDP will provide you with a free ISBN for your book. If you want more control, you can purchase your own.
Preview Your Book: Use the KDP Previewer tool to review how your book will look on different devices and make any necessary adjustments.
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