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A.? GeminiAI: How to Publish a Book Via Print-On-Demand on Amazon

To publish a book via print-on-demand (POD) on Amazon, you'll primarily use Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Here's a comprehensive guide:

1. Prepare Your Book

• Manuscript: Ensure your book is professionally edited and formatted according to KDP's guidelines. They accept various file formats, but EPUB is recommended for ebooks and PDF for print books. Pay close attention to trim size, margins, and bleed settings for the print version.

• Cover Design: Create a compelling cover that meets Amazon's specifications for both ebook and print. You'll need a front cover for the ebook and a full wrap-around cover (front, spine, and back) for the print book as a single PDF.

• ISBN: For print books, you'll need an ISBN. You can use your own or obtain a free one from KDP, but note that a KDP-assigned ISBN can only be used on Amazon. Ebooks do not require an ISBN.

2. Set Up Your Amazon KDP Account

• Go to and sign in with your existing Amazon account or create a new one.

• Complete your account information, including payment details and tax information.

3. Create a New Book Listing

• Once logged in, go to your Bookshelf.

• Click the "+ Create" button.

• Choose either "+ Kindle eBook" or "+ Paperback" (or both).

4. Enter Book Details

• Language: Select the primary language of your book.

• Book Title and Subtitle: Enter the title and subtitle exactly as they appear on your cover.

• Series (Optional): If your book is part of a series, enter the series name and volume number.

• Author: Enter your name or pen name. You can add contributors if needed.

• Description: Write a compelling description of your book (up to 4,000 characters). Use formatting like bold and italics to highlight key points.

• Publishing Rights: Indicate whether you own the copyright and hold the necessary publishing rights.

• Keywords: Enter relevant keywords that readers might use to search for your book (up to seven).

• Categories: Choose up to two categories and subcategories that best describe your book.

• Adult Content: Indicate if your book contains adult content.

5. Upload Your Book Content

• eBook: Upload your manuscript file (preferably in EPUB format).

• Print Book:

  • Upload your formatted manuscript file (in PDF format).

  • Specify the print options, including trim size, paper color (white or cream), and bleed settings.

• Book Cover: Upload your cover file (JPG or TIFF for ebook, PDF for print). You can either upload a file you've created or use KDP's Cover Creator tool.

• Book Preview: Use the online previewer to review your ebook and print book to ensure everything looks correct before publishing.

6. Set Rights and Pricing

• Territories: Choose where you want your book to be available for sale. You can select "All territories (worldwide rights)" or specify individual regions.

• Pricing:

  • eBook: Set your list price. You can choose between a 35% or 70% royalty option, each with different pricing requirements.

  • Print Book: Amazon will calculate the printing cost based on your book's specifications (page count, ink type). You'll then set your list price, ensuring it's high enough to cover the printing costs and your desired royalty. KDP offers a 60% royalty rate for print books. Note that starting June 10, 2025, the royalty rate for print books priced below certain thresholds (e.g., $9.99 USD) will change to 50%.

• KDP Select (eBook only, optional): If you choose to enroll your ebook in KDP Select, your ebook will be exclusive to Amazon for 90 days, but you'll gain access to additional promotional tools and earn royalties from Kindle Unlimited page reads.

7. Publish Your Book

• Once you've completed all the steps and are satisfied with the preview, click the "Publish Your Kindle eBook" or "Publish Your Paperback" button.

• Your book will then go through a review process by Amazon, which typically takes up to 72 hours.

• Once approved, your book will be available for sale on Amazon.

Important Considerations:

• Print Quality: Consider ordering a proof copy of your print book before making it available for sale to ensure the print quality and formatting meet your expectations.

• Marketing: After publishing, you'll need to market your book to reach readers. Amazon offers advertising options, and you can also use social media, your website, and other promotional strategies.

• Royalties and Payments: You'll earn royalties on each book sold. KDP provides reports on your sales, and payments are typically made monthly.

• Content Guidelines: Ensure your book content and cover comply with Amazon's content guidelines to avoid rejection or removal.

By following these steps, you can successfully publish your book via print-on-demand on Amazon and reach a global audience. Good luck!

B.? GeminiAI: How Does Publishing a Book on Kindle Translate to Print-On-Demand on Amazon?

Publishing a book on Kindle (as an ebook) and making it available as a Print-On-Demand (POD) paperback or hardcover on Amazon are two distinct but interconnected processes within the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. They don't automatically "translate" in the sense of a single upload magically creating both formats, but KDP facilitates creating both from the same core content.

Here's how it works:

1. Separate Creation and Uploads:

• Kindle eBook: You upload your manuscript formatted as an ebook (ideally in EPUB format) and a separate ebook cover file. Amazon then converts this into the Kindle format (.mobi or .azw).

• Print-On-Demand (Paperback/Hardcover): To offer a print version, you need to create and upload a separate, properly formatted print-ready PDF file for the interior of your book. This requires careful attention to trim size, margins, bleed (if applicable), and pagination. You also need to upload a separate full-wrap cover PDF that includes the front, spine (with accurate width based on page count), and back cover.

2. Utilizing the Same Core Content:

• While the files and formatting are different, the underlying text of your book will likely be the same for both the ebook and print versions. You'll typically work from the same manuscript but format it differently for each output.

• The cover design might share elements, but the print cover needs to be a complete wrap-around design, unlike the front-only ebook cover.

3. Setting Up Each Version in KDP:

• Within your KDP Bookshelf, you will create two separate book listings: one for the Kindle eBook and one for the Paperback (and potentially another for Hardcover if you choose that option).

• For each listing, you'll go through a similar process of entering book details (title, author, description, keywords, categories), but you will upload the specific files relevant to that format (EPUB for ebook, PDF for print interior and cover).

• You will also set separate pricing and distribution options for the ebook and print versions. Print book pricing needs to account for printing costs.

4. Linked on the Amazon Product Page:

• Once both the ebook and print versions are published, Amazon typically links them on the same product page. Readers will see options to purchase the book in Kindle format, paperback, or hardcover (if available). This allows customers to choose their preferred format.

In essence, publishing on Kindle doesn't automatically create a print book. You need to:

• Format your manuscript specifically for print.

• Design a full-wrap cover for the print version.

• Create a separate book listing for the paperback/hardcover on KDP.

• Upload the print-ready interior and cover files.

Think of it as preparing two different products (an ebook file and a print-ready file) from the same source material and then managing them as separate listings on the KDP platform, which Amazon then conveniently links for the customer.

Key Differences and Considerations:

• File Formats: EPUB for ebook, PDF for print.

• Cover Design: Front-only for ebook, full-wrap for print.

• Formatting: Ebook formatting is reflowable, while print formatting is fixed.

• ISBN: Not required for ebooks, but usually necessary for print books. You can get a free one from KDP, but it's tied to Amazon.

• Printing Costs: Apply to print books and affect your royalties.

• Royalties: Different royalty structures for ebooks (35% or 70% options with specific pricing) and print books (60% minus printing costs, changing to 50% for lower-priced books starting June 10, 2025).

By managing both the Kindle eBook and the Print-On-Demand versions through your KDP account, you can offer your book in multiple formats to cater to a wider audience.

Let us know when your book is available on Amazon! :-)

73 de Andrew/N5ASE

PS:? If the original text files aren't available, consider recovering the text via OCR.

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