Congratulations! You’ve finished, or are about to finish, writing your book, and now it’s time to publish it. It’s natural to have many questions, so we’ve created this guide to help you understand the process and make the best decision.
Before starting, it’s important to know that there are three main paths to publishing a book:
Major publishers are responsible for releasing books by well-known authors. This includes not only renowned writers but also celebrities, TV hosts, chefs, and other public figures with significant visibility. For a major publisher, an author represents not just talent but also a safe bet in terms of sales.
If a major publisher releases your book, you’ll have the backing of a company with resources for distribution and promotion. However, there are aspects to consider:
Small publishers and co-publishing offer similar services to major publishers: editing, design, formatting, printing, distribution, and promotion. But there’s a significant difference: you bear the production costs.
Key points to consider:
In this model, the publisher maintains control over your book without taking risks. In other words, you provide the funds, and they take a share of the profits.amazon.com
Self-publishing allows you to have complete control over your book. Within this option, print-on-demand is the safest alternative, as only books that have actually been sold are printed, avoiding financial losses.
Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is the best platform for self-publishing, and here’s why:
If you want to maintain control over your work, receive higher royalties, and avoid lengthy editorial processes, Amazon KDP is your best option. In this guide, we’ll explain step-by-step how to publish your book on Amazon easily and effectively.triunfacontulibro.com+5letraminuscula.com+5amazon.com+5
To ensure a professional and error-free layout, it is essential that you submit your text in the correct format. Follow these guidelines to make the process quick and efficient.
You must send your manuscript in .doc Word format. If you wrote your book directly in Microsoft Word, this will be the default format. However, if you used other applications such as Apple Pages, OpenOffice, Canva, or similar tools, make sure to export a copy in .doc format before submitting it.
Before sending your manuscript, carefully review it and correct any spelling or typographical errors. A manuscript full of mistakes increases our workload and may affect delivery times and service costs. If you are not confident in doing it yourself, consider hiring a professional proofreader. Investing in high-quality proofreading will significantly enhance the final result of your book.
If your book includes images, please follow these guidelines:
By following these steps, we can efficiently work on the formatting of your book without delays.
We prepare a draft of several pages so you can see the design we have created for your book. We will send it to you in PDF format. The best way to view it is with Adobe’s free application, Acrobat Reader.
To ensure you see the design at its actual size, it is essential that you print a few pages on your printer at 100% scale. In Acrobat Reader, this is done by selecting:
This is the only way to ensure that you are viewing the book exactly as readers will see it. Otherwise, it may appear larger or smaller than its real dimensions.
Keep in mind that this is only a first draft. While it is common for authors to like the initial design, we are human and do not always get everything perfect on the first try. If there’s anything you’d like to change, just let us know.
If you are not completely happy with how it looks, neither are we. There is no reason for your book to be published with a design that you don’t love.
Remember, you have the final say on every detail of your book’s design. We are here to make sure it turns out exactly as you envision it.
The Adobe Acrobat Reader application provides several tools for submitting corrections clearly and efficiently. To help us easily identify the changes you want to make, we recommend using the following functions:
If your correction relates to a specific text passage, use the Highlight tool (fluorescent marker). When you highlight text, a comment box will appear where you can write the changes you want to make.
If the correction does not involve a specific text passage but instead refers to a graphic element (such as an image, background, icon, line spacing, etc.), use the Add Comment option. This will help us understand exactly what you want to modify.
Using this tool is the best way to ensure we fully understand the changes you need. It allows us to see each correction in context and streamlines the revision and adjustment process.
To design your book cover, we need you to provide us with some key details.
The first step is defining the final title of your book. We also need to know if it will have a subtitle or any additional text that should appear on the cover.
If you have a specific idea for your cover, let us know. It is helpful to understand what elements you particularly like and, more importantly, what you don’t like. Sometimes, knowing what you want to avoid gives us more insight than knowing what you want to include.
With this information, we will prepare a cover draft. Just like with the book’s interior design, these drafts are initial proposals, so if something doesn’t feel right, let us know without hesitation. Our goal is to make sure your cover meets your expectations.
We bring our experience and design expertise to the table, but the final decision is always yours. We want your cover to be as good as you envision it and to reflect the essence of your book in the best possible way.
If you’ve decided to publish your book on Amazon KDP, congratulations! The process is fast, simple, and hassle-free. While we finalize your book’s formatting, you can get ahead of the game by setting up your KDP account. Follow these steps, and your book will be available for sale worldwide in no time.
To sell on Amazon, you need to register with Amazon KDP. Keep in mind that your regular Amazon buyer account won’t work—Amazon requires additional details to process your royalty payments. We recommend using the same email as your existing Amazon account for convenience.
Once registered, Amazon will prompt you to create a new title. Click the “+” button and select the format you plan to publish (Paperback, Hardcover, or eBook). Fill in the initial details carefully—author name, book title, and subtitle—as these fields cannot be changed later.
When you reach the ISBN section, simply click a button, and Amazon will instantly assign one to your book. Copy and save this ISBN, then send it to us so we can generate the barcode and include it on your book’s back cover.
Selecting the right categories is crucial to ensure your book reaches the right audience. Think of it as placing your book on the perfect bookstore shelves. Amazon allows you to choose up to three categories, so pick wisely.
Your keywords are equally important. Think of them not just as single words but as search phrases a reader might useto find a book like yours. Choose expressions that directly relate to your book’s theme and genre to maximize its visibility on Amazon.
Once we have completed the book formatting, you can upload your files. Make sure the trim size in KDP matches the one we used for formatting—if you select a different size, the layout won’t fit correctly.
If your book includes images or background colors that extend to the edge, choose “bleed”. If not, select “no bleed”.
Once your files are uploaded, Amazon allows you to preview the book exactly as it will be printed. If any issues are detected, KDP will notify you so you can correct them. If everything looks good, approve the proof and publish your book.
Within 24 to 72 hours, your book will be live on Amazon and available for readers worldwide.
Congratulations! 🎊 You’ve successfully turned your manuscript into a professionally published book available to a global audience. Now, it’s time to celebrate and share your book with the world! 🚀