Have you ever wished if you could publish your very own book by the help of Amazon Publishers? Maybe you've written a cool story, or you're really knowledgeable about dinosaurs or space and want to share that information with others. Well, thanks to something called "self-publishing" with the help of a self publishing company, your dream of becoming a published author can now become a reality!
Amazon is a huge online store that many people use to buy all sorts of products like books, toys, clothes, and more. But did you know that Amazon also allows regular people to publish and sell their own books right on the Amazon website? It's true! This is possible through two Amazon publishing services called Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Amazon's CreateSpace.
Kindle Direct Publishing
Let's start with Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP for short. KDP allows anyone to publish an eBook, which is a digital book that can be read on devices like Kindles, tablets, computers, or smartphones. Publishing an eBook is a really cool way for authors to get their books out into the world without having to print any physical copies.
Here's how KDP works - first, you write your book and format it correctly using special software. Then you upload the book file to KDP and fill out some information about the book like the title, description, categories it fits into, pricing, and more. Once your eBook is approved, it becomes available for sale on Amazon's Kindle store!
Best of all, you as the author get to keep most of the money from each eBook sale. Amazon takes a small percentage, but the rest goes right into your pocket. Pretty neat, right? With KDP, your eBook has the chance to be purchased and read by millions of people around the world who shop on Amazon.
CreateSpace
While KDP is used for publishing eBooks, CreateSpace is Amazon's way to publish physical printed books. With CreateSpace, you follow a similar process - write your book, format it properly, upload the files to CreateSpace, and provide information about your book.
But instead of your book being released as a digital eBook, CreateSpace will handle printing physical paperback or hardcover copies of your book! These printed books can then be purchased directly from Amazon, just like any book from a major publishing company.
CreateSpace also allows you to print copies of your book to have on hand to sell at book signings, school events, local stores, or anywhere else. And like KDP, you keep most of the money made from each book sale.
Imagine holding a real printed copy of the book you wrote - it's such an amazing feeling! Using CreateSpace gives authors a way to make their book dreams come true without having to deal with a traditional publisher.
So Many Publishing Possibilities!
Between KDP for eBooks and CreateSpace for printed books, Amazon provides awesome publishing opportunities for authors of all ages. Maybe you've been working on the next big fantasy book series, or you've put together an awesome guide about your favorite sport.
Perhaps you've created a hilarious book of jokes or comics to make your friends and family laugh out loud. Or maybe you're really passionate about teaching kids fun facts about dinosaurs, space, animals, or any other fascinating topic.
No matter what kind of book you want to create, KDP and CreateSpace give you the power to share your writing and knowledge with the entire world through Amazon's massive online audience. All you need is a great book idea, some hard work and dedication, and you're on your way to becoming a published author!
So what are you waiting for? Let your imagination run wild and start brainstorming ideas for your first book today. With the help of Amazon KDP publishers, your book could be available for millions of readers to enjoy in both eBook and printed formats. How incredibly exciting is that?
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