Welcome to Kindle
Direct Publishing
KDP provides you with free and simple tools to self-publish your book in more than 10 countries in over 45 languages.
Be your own publisher
KDP gives you control over your book’s
content, design, price, audience, and
advertising.
Self-publish easily
Publish print and digital formats in three simple steps, and see your book appear on Amazon stores around the world in 72 hours.
Earn more
Earn up to 70% royalty and offer your eBook on Kindle Unlimited by enrolling in KDP Select.
Keep control
Retain ownership of your content, publish on your schedule, and set your own list prices.
Learn how to publish
Share your story
Publish in different formats to reach
more readers in their preferred way
to read.
eBooks
Upload your manuscript and distribute your eBook in Kindle Stores around the world. Reach even more readers with Kindle Unlimited.
Earn more with Kindle
Direct Publishing
Get paid for each page read with Kindle Unlimited
Earn royalties for each page read on Kindle Unlimited when you enroll your book in KDP Select.
Learn about Kindle Unlimited
Earn up to 70% on eBooks
Choose between two royalty options (70% or 35%) depending on your eBook content and which countries it’s sold.
Learn about Kindle Unlimited
Earn up to 60% on print books
Earn up to 60% royalty on paperback and hardcover books sold through KDP
Learn more about paperback royalties and hardcover
royalties
Tricia O'Malley
USA / Romance
“Self-publishing through KDP and Amazon has changed my
life. My books have made it to the New York Times, USA
Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.”
Jéssica Macedo
USA / Romance
“I always dreamed of living off books, but it was something
that seemed unattainable until I discovered Amazon KDP.
With KDP, I gained readers in my country and even around
the world.“
Publish multiple types of books
- Business & Investing
- Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
- Biography
- Children's Books
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Romance
- Non-Fiction
- Teens & Young Adult
- Short Stories
- Literature & Fiction
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- ...and more!
Hal Elrod
“I’ve sold over 2 million copies of my book, The Miracle Morning, since publishing with KDP
in 2012. It is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, as it has enabled me to impact
millions of lives while providing financial security for my family.”
Join our community of authors
Have a question about your account or how to market your book? Ask for help from fellow publishers or lend a
hand to someone new.
