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If possible, I suggest creating a separate KDP account from your personal Amazon account. This requires a unique email account that is not already in use at Amazon.
First, go to kdp.amazon.com.
If you wish to use your existing Amazon Account, click on the Sign in button at the top.
If you wish to create a new Amazon account using a unique email address to …
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If you decide to do a wide distribution of your e-book instead of Amazon KDP only, I suggest using Draft 2 Digital over IngramSpark to manage your e-book distribution. Below are instructions on how to create a Draft 2 Digital account …
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Registering the copyright of your book offers important advantages. First, it creates a public record that proves you are the owner and author of the book, which can be helpful in case of disputes or infringement claims. Second, copyright registration provides legal protection and strengthens your rights …
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While obtaining a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) is not required to publish your book, it is free and easy to obtain one.
You will need to own your own ISBN(s). An ISBN assigned by IngramSpark or KDP will not be accepted.
You also need to live in the United States.
Go to …
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Are you ready to price your self-published book? Finding the right balance between profitability and market demand can be tricky. Here’s a method that will simplify the pricing process for your book.
Before you price your book, you need to know the page count, the binding type, the size, and if you will be printing in color or black and white. If your book is not yet formatted, you can …