How to sell books and journals on Kindle Direct Publishing
If you’d like to discover Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and the possibilities that it opens, this post is for you!
Keep reading to find the answer to the most frequently asked questions about the platform. We’ve also added some suggestions for your journals and books. We hope you get inspired!
What is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing?
Kindle Direct Publishing is an editorial service provided by Amazon. The company launched this service in the year 2007. The project aimed to allow independent authors to publish their books in a digital format.
Since 2016, authors can also sell paperback books on demand through Kindle Direct Publishing.
How much does it cost to publish a book through Amazon KDP?
Listing your books and journals on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing is free. The company will print paperback versions every time a customer makes a purchase.
Unlike other similar platforms, Kindle Direct Publishing does not make you print a minimum stock of books to place an order.
Publishing your books on KDP has a lower risk than creating an inventory.
How much money can I earn selling books on Amazon Direct Publishing?
If you sell your work as an Ebook, you can earn up to 70% royalty on sales (to customers from a list of countries). With paperbacks, you can earn up to 60% royalties on the price you set (minus printing costs). To find out more about your potential earnings, you can check KDP’s official page.
Can I use third-party graphics for my KDP interiors?
Yes! You can include third-party design assets as long as you have a Full Print on Demand license.
Our advice is to follow this rule, rigorously. Be compliant and respect the regulations about intellectual property.
Kindle Direct Publishing: inspiration
We have curated a list of resources that you can use for your KDP interiors. We hope you like our selection! To find more designs to complete your books and journals, check our growing library.
Cursive handwriting workbook
These pages are perfect for creating a calligraphy manual. Include these practice sheets in your KDP journals. Your customers will enjoy this relaxing exercise a lot.
Business planner (ready to upload to KDP!)
Freelancers and entrepreneurs will find these pages useful. Take the chance and use them to create unique planners for them. These handy pages will help you boost the sales of your products.
Teacher planner 2020 -2021
The upcoming school year will be a challenging one for teachers. Create a planner with these pages and help them make their mission easier. Teacher planners will be a must this season!
KDP recipes organizer notebook
This one is for cooking lovers! You can use these pages to create a recipe journal. Niche products are more comfortable to promote. Take advantage of this circumstance and start generating sales!
Group project planner
This graphic is a handy resource for project managers. You can use it to create the best agendas for any professionals. These pages are smart!
Blood sugar logbook
Tracking logs can make some people’s lives easier. In some extreme cases, they can help to save a life! This blood sugar logbook is an excellent supplement for your KDP interiors. Give it a chance!
We hope you’ve found this article insightful. Good luck with creating new KDP books and journals!
