How to Publish Your Book on Amazon KDP

A complete, step-by-step guide that takes you from a finished manuscript to a live Amazon listing. Covers the KDP account setup, tax interview, cover specs and Cover Calculator, manuscript upload, the listing form (title, blurb, keywords, categories), pricing strategy, and the 72-hour review window. Written specifically for first-time self-publishing authors using Research Idea Lab's Book Writer.

• Set up a free Amazon KDP account and complete the tax interview
• Cover design specs, KDP Cover Calculator, and common mistakes to avoid
• Upload your manuscript .docx and preview before publishing
• Fill the KDP listing form: title, subtitle, blurb, keywords, BISAC categories
• Pricing, royalty options (35% vs 70%), and KDP Select trade-offs
• Submit for review and track your book to live on Amazon (~72 hours)