Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Looking for a step-by-step guide on how to publish a book on Amazon? In this complete tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to self publish on Amazon from start to finish. Whether you're wondering how to publish an eBook, paperback, or hardcover book, this walkthrough covers everything you need to know about the entire Amazon KDP process.
Learn how to:
- Set up your KDP account properly
- Choose the right categories and keywords
- Create an effective book description
- Upload your manuscript and cover
- Set pricing and royalties
- Use pre-orders effectively
- Avoid common publishing mistakes
If you've been wondering how to self-publish your first book, this comprehensive guide makes publishing a book on Amazon simple. Perfect for first-time authors ready to publish on Amazon.
Book Description Review Service howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/book-description-review
Kindle Create Tutorial: youtu.be/iGDDZyfglGc
Reedsy Tutorial: youtu.be/LVotCtshAcs
#selfpublishing #bookpublishing #kindlepublishing
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Setting Up Your Amazon KDP Account
00:41 Book Details & Setup
02:27 Categories & Keywords
04:08 Pre-Order Options
04:56 Manuscript Upload & Cover
07:19 Rights & Pricing Strategy
09:39 5 Common Publishing Mistakes
10:24 Final Publishing Steps
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βοΈ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
Stefanie Newell is the go-to writing coach for the first-time writer looking for direction on writing, publishing, and marketing a non-fiction book. Her experience has paved the way for her to coach Hollywood film and television producer Madison Jones, Womeneur founder Sharon Beason, Grammy award-winning music producer S1, and hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician Rhymefest!
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*π RESOURCES FOR YOUR BOOK π*
π FREE AUTHOR CHECKLIST π
Learn the step-by-step strategy for writing your first book! write-one-publications-inc.kit.com/ba784a7f1a
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*π₯ COACHING & SERVICES π₯*
βοΈ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
π DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/developmental-editing
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*π BOOKS & TEMPLATES π*
HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/how-to-write-your-first-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=htwyfb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
Also available on Amazon: amazon.com/How-Write-Your-First-Book/dp/1540593487?maas=maas_adg_538EB8E863E6B7E6A0C1B4E2E5C366FA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/write-the-damn-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=wtdb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
THE AUTHORβS JOURNAL: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/the-authors-journal?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=authors_journal&utm_content=all_videos
MANUSCRIPT FORMAT AND OUTLINE TEMPLATES (GOOGLE DOCS AND WORD): howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/outline-format-templates?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=manuscript_template&utm_content=all_videos
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*CONNECT WITH ME*
WEBSITE: HowToWriteABookThatSells.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thelifeofawriter
PERSONAL WEBSITE: stefanienewell.com
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: amazon.com/author/stefanienewell
MY FAVORITES (Amazon Shop): amazon.com/shop/thelifeofawriter
------------------------------
FOR BUSINESS & BOOKING INQUIRIES (INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS)
howtowriteabookthatsells.com/contact
SUBSCRIBE NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 10AM EST!
Looking for a step-by-step guide on how to publish a book on Amazon? In this complete tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to self publish on Amazon from start to finish. Whether you're wondering how to publish an eBook, paperback, or hardcover book, this walkthrough covers everything you need to know about the entire Amazon KDP process.
Learn how to:
- Set up your KDP account properly
- Choose the right categories and keywords
- Create an effective book description
- Upload your manuscript and cover
- Set pricing and royalties
- Use pre-orders effectively
- Avoid common publishing mistakes
If you've been wondering how to self-publish your first book, this comprehensive guide makes publishing a book on Amazon simple. Perfect for first-time authors ready to publish on Amazon.
Book Description Review Service howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/book-description-review
Kindle Create Tutorial: youtu.be/iGDDZyfglGc
Reedsy Tutorial: youtu.be/LVotCtshAcs
#selfpublishing #bookpublishing #kindlepublishing
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Setting Up Your Amazon KDP Account
00:41 Book Details & Setup
02:27 Categories & Keywords
04:08 Pre-Order Options
04:56 Manuscript Upload & Cover
07:19 Rights & Pricing Strategy
09:39 5 Common Publishing Mistakes
10:24 Final Publishing Steps
------------------------------
βοΈ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
Stefanie Newell is the go-to writing coach for the first-time writer looking for direction on writing, publishing, and marketing a non-fiction book. Her experience has paved the way for her to coach Hollywood film and television producer Madison Jones, Womeneur founder Sharon Beason, Grammy award-winning music producer S1, and hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician Rhymefest!
------------------------------
*π RESOURCES FOR YOUR BOOK π*
π FREE AUTHOR CHECKLIST π
Learn the step-by-step strategy for writing your first book! write-one-publications-inc.kit.com/ba784a7f1a
------------------------------
*π₯ COACHING & SERVICES π₯*
βοΈ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
π DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING ππΎ howtowriteabookthatsells.com/developmental-editing
------------------------------
*π BOOKS & TEMPLATES π*
HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/how-to-write-your-first-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=htwyfb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
Also available on Amazon: amazon.com/How-Write-Your-First-Book/dp/1540593487?maas=maas_adg_538EB8E863E6B7E6A0C1B4E2E5C366FA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/write-the-damn-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=wtdb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
THE AUTHORβS JOURNAL: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/the-authors-journal?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=authors_journal&utm_content=all_videos
MANUSCRIPT FORMAT AND OUTLINE TEMPLATES (GOOGLE DOCS AND WORD): howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/outline-format-templates?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=manuscript_template&utm_content=all_videos
------------------------------
*CONNECT WITH ME*
WEBSITE: HowToWriteABookThatSells.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thelifeofawriter
PERSONAL WEBSITE: stefanienewell.com
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: amazon.com/author/stefanienewell
MY FAVORITES (Amazon Shop): amazon.com/shop/thelifeofawriter
------------------------------
FOR BUSINESS & BOOKING INQUIRIES (INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS)
howtowriteabookthatsells.com/contact
SUBSCRIBE NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 10AM EST!










