KDP eBook Upload Tutorial (Step-by-Step — Beginners Start Here)

📘 Ready to publish your book the RIGHT way (without confusion)? 👉 Start here with my step-by-step self-publishing training: https://geni.us/selfpubnow 🎨 Need a professional book cover? 👉 Create your own using Canva (Mini-Course): https://geni.us/canva50 In this video, you will learn how to upload your eBook to Amazon KDP with all the updates. This step-by-step guide walks you through the full eBook publishing process—including how to complete the new KDP fields, upload your manuscript and cover, set pricing, and more. Whether you're publishing for the first time or updating an existing listing, this tutorial will help you confidently navigate every section of the Kindle eBook setup. 🔍 What you’ll learn: • Files you need to upload • How to create your Kindle eBook listing • Tips for metadata: title, subtitle, keywords, and categories • Differences between Pre-Order and Publish • How to preview your eBook • Pricing, royalties, territories, and more ✅ Ready to self-publish your book like a pro? Check out my interactive Self-Publishing Course 👉 https://geni.us/selfpubnow 00:00 What's Included in This Video 00:18 Files You Need to Upload Your eBook 01:41 How to Start a Kindle eBook Listing on KDP 03:00 Completing the Kindle eBook Details Tab 07:21 Selecting Your Book Categories 08:44 Selecting Your Keywords 09:00 Pre-Order vs. Publish Options 10:23 Save as Draft vs. Save and Continue 10:44 Completing the Kindle eBook Content Tab 11:09 Digital Rights Management Option 11:30 Uploading Your Manuscript File 12:41 Uploading Your eBook Cover 13:04 New: AI-Generated Content Disclosure 13:19 Kindle eBook Preview - Online Preview and Quality Check 14:49 Kindle eBook ISBN Section 15:20 Accessibility Features 15:55 Kindle eBook Pricing 16:00 KDP Select Enrollment 16:41 Territories Options 17:04 Primary Marketplace 17:09 Pricing, Royalty and Distribution Section 17:52 Pricing Calculator and Royalty Amount 18:36 Final Step: Pre-Order or Publish Options 19:32 When to Click the Publish Button 20:36 Bonus Tip: Learn More About the Author Journey 20:53 Like & Subscribe for More Resources to check out: ▶ FREE Writing Ideas Book: https://geni.us/freeideas ▶ FREE Author Journey Roadmap: https://geni.us/7_steps ▶ FREE CapCut Tutorial for Beginners: https://geni.us/capcut101 ▶ FREE CapCut Trial: https://geni.us/capcutfree ▶ 7 Steps to Your Bestselling Book: https://geni.us/authorbook1 ▶ Self-Publishing with KDP: Your Book on Amazon in 30 Days Comprehensive Course (WITH COUPON): https://geni.us/selfpubnow ▶ How to Download and Use Kindle Create https://youtu.be/SO0RW2YyCpw?si=mwxvvq4y-_4S4tab ▶ HOW TO LAYOUT CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS FOR KDP WITH MARGIN BLEED AND PAGE SIZE IN WORD https://youtu.be/wxiU43z2C2c?si=oka5yaW9SYW_fk7e ▶ WATCH THIS AMAZON MAJOR CHANGE TO CATEGORIES EXPLAINED https://youtu.be/iGD2VjdHOSQ?si=4UN3Adx6N2U_vhqu ▶ AMAZON KDP BOOK CHANGES YOU MUST KNOW https://youtu.be/mqgoeg2AshQ?si=SvJ9JHa856Otah50 ▶ Canva Crash Course: https://geni.us/learncanva ▶ WANT TO LEARN ALL ABOUT CANVA? If you want to learn all about Canva, check out my Canva Made Simple: Design With Ease and Build Your Business course and get instant access to this course which includes step-by-step training videos on how to quickly and easily create graphics, animations, and videos for your business. Sections include Getting Started, Working with Graphics, Working with Text, Images, and Media, and Finding and Organizing Designs. Plus downloadable PDF handouts, bonus videos, and other materials. ▶ Get $50 off my Canva Course: https://geni.us/canva50 ► Bookbolt - Create Low Content Books (Get your free trial and use coupon code amelia20 for 20% OFF): https://geni.us/bookbolt_freetrial Remember to share, like, and subscribe so you don't miss any new videos. Leave me a comment or question about a tech topic you want to see in a training video. Your support of this channel allows me to continue making more videos like this. If you have liked and subscribed, a huge thank you! Visit my Link Tree for all my links and social media: https://linktr.ee/ameliagriggs By Amelia Griggs @ 2025