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How Do I Upload My 7-Day Publishing Challenge Manuscript to KDP? (HTML/ZIP file error)

Learn how to troubleshoot zip file and HTML errors when uploading your 7DPC manuscript to KDP.

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Written by Landon
Updated over a week ago

Overview

This guide helps you resolve ZIP file and HTML errors when uploading your 7-Day Publishing Challenge (7DPC) manuscript to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

When Reedsy sends you your completed manuscript, it arrives as a compressed ZIP file that must be extracted before uploading to KDP.

Common Error Messages

You may encounter these error messages when trying to upload your manuscript directly:

  • ZIP file format not supported

  • HTML file cannot be processed

  • Invalid file format errors

Solution: Extract Your ZIP Files

Step 1: Locate Your Downloaded Files

  1. Navigate to your Downloads folder

  2. Look for the ZIP file sent by Reedsy containing your 7DPC manuscript

  3. The file will have a .zip extension

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

  1. Double-click on the zipped folder file in your Downloads folder

  2. Look for the "Extract all" tab in the window that opens

  3. Click on "Extract all"

  4. Click on "Extract" to confirm

Result: Your files are now unzipped and available in a new folder within your Downloads directory.

Step 3: Identify the Extracted Files

After extraction, you should see:

  • ePub file (for eBook upload)

  • PDF Print Ready file (for paperback upload)

  • Additional supporting files

Uploading to KDP

Step 1: Access Your KDP Account

  1. Log in to your KDP account

  2. Navigate to your manuscript project

  3. Fill in all required information fields before uploading

Step 2: Upload Your eBook Manuscript

  1. Go to the eBook Content section

  2. Click "Upload eBook manuscript"

  3. Select the ePub file from your unzipped Downloads folder

  4. Click "Open"

Step 3: Upload Your Paperback Manuscript

  1. Navigate to the Paperback Content tab

  2. Click "Upload paperback manuscript"

  3. Select the PDF Print Ready file from your unzipped Downloads folder

  4. Click "Open"

Step 4: Confirm Successful Upload

When your manuscript uploads successfully, you will receive a confirmation prompt indicating the upload is complete.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Ensure you're selecting the correct file type (ePub for eBooks, PDF Print Ready for paperbacks)

  • Verify files are completely extracted before attempting upload

  • Check that your internet connection is stable during upload

  • If errors persist, try refreshing your browser and attempting the upload again

Additional Resources

A video demonstration of this process is available to walk you through each step visually:

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