Overview
This article provides answers to commonly asked questions about Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Find solutions for uploading books, resolving account issues, and making enrollment decisions.
How to Upload Your Book to KDP
Upload Process Steps
Sign into your KDP account
Navigate to your bookshelf
Follow the prompts under "Create a New Title"
The platform will guide you through each step of the upload process once you access the creation workflow.
Resolving KDP Issues
When to Contact Support
Contact KDP Support for assistance with:
KDP dashboard problems
Payment processing issues
Book-related technical problems
How to Contact Support
Access KDP Support: Click HERE
Submit your specific issue through their contact form
Provide detailed information about your problem for faster resolution
KDP Select Enrollment Decision
Recommendation: Enroll During Launch Phase
Yes, you should enroll in KDP Select for your book launch. This recommendation is covered in detail in the launch lesson of module 5.
Benefits of KDP Select Enrollment
Promotional Tools Access
Free book promotions: Run promotional campaigns to boost visibility
Kindle Countdown Deals: Create time-limited discount offers for launch strategy
Enhanced Visibility
Invisible hand effect: Amazon shows your book to more people when enrolled
Increased discoverability through Amazon's recommendation algorithms
Important KDP Select Restrictions
Exclusivity Requirements
Exclusivity agreement applies to ebook only
Paperback versions are not restricted
You can continue publishing paperbacks through other distributors
Distribution Limitations
Cannot distribute ebook on other platforms while enrolled
Must opt out before distributing elsewhere
Violation of exclusivity can result in account penalties
Post-Launch Strategy
When to Opt Out
Complete your launch phase first
Then opt out of KDP Select
This allows distribution on other platforms for broader reach
Critical Requirement
You MUST opt out of KDP Select before distributing your ebook on other platforms. Failure to do this violates the exclusivity agreement.