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Welcome to Kindle Direct Publishing
Self-publish print and digital books, and reach millions of readers around the world on Amazon.
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.
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.
Print books
Bring your book to life in paperback and hardcover formats. KDP will print your books on demand and ship them to customers around the world.
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.
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.
Earn up to 60% on print books
Earn up to 60% royalty on paperback and hardcover books sold through KDP.
"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."
“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
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
"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."
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