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BeyondTheBooks KDP Academy
Book 1-on-1 Coaching
Complete 2026 Video Masterclass

Publish Your Book on Amazon KDP Without the Tech Confusion

Step-by-step video tutorials on formatting, cover sizing, metadata optimization, and distribution. Fast-track your publishing journey today.

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Module 01

Account Creation & Tax Setup

Duration: 08:15

Key Timestamps

  • 00:00 - KDP Portal registration & 2FA setup
  • 02:30 - Navigating the Tax Interview & W-8/W-9 details
  • 05:45 - Adding banking details for direct royalty payout

Action Items

  • ✓ Have government-issued ID and Tax ID / SSN ready
  • ✓ Connect your Amazon Author Central profile
Module 02

Manuscript Interior Formatting

Duration: 14:20

Key Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Trim sizes (6x9 vs 5.5x8.5) & margin settings
  • 04:15 - Kindle Create walkthrough for eBooks (EPUB)
  • 09:30 - Setting gutter margins and exporting Print-Ready PDF

Action Items

  • ✓ Ensure all chapter headings use Heading 1 styles
  • ✓ Check page numbers start after front matter
Module 03

Book Cover Calculation & Sizing

Duration: 11:45

Key Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Using KDP Cover Calculator for exact dimensions
  • 04:10 - Setting up Canva canvas with bleed calculations
  • 08:20 - Barcode safe zone and spine text rules

Action Items

  • ✓ Export cover as high-resolution PDF/X (300 DPI)
  • ✓ Verify spine text exists only if page count > 79
Module 04

Uploading, Keywords & Pricing

Duration: 18:30

Key Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Compelling book title & HTML description
  • 05:20 - The 7 keyword boxes strategy for Amazon SEO
  • 11:15 - Category selection & ISBN assignment
  • 15:00 - Pricing strategies, Expanded Distribution & Royalties

Action Items

  • ✓ Run the KDP Print Previewer to fix all layout errors
  • ✓ Select royalty tier ($2.99–$9.99 for 70% eBook)
Self-Publishing Toolkit

Essential KDP Checklists

Use these practical checklists to verify your book files before submitting to KDP.

1. Pre-Upload Checklist

  • ✓ Copyright & disclaimer page formatted
  • ✓ Page numbers unlinked from front matter
  • ✓ All images formatted at 300 DPI
  • ✓ Clickable Table of Contents for Kindle

2. Cover Quality Checklist

  • ✓ Exact spine width matched to page count
  • ✓ 0.125" bleed added to all outer edges
  • ✓ No text inside the barcode safe area
  • ✓ Exported in flattened PDF format

3. SEO & Sales Checklist

  • ✓ All 7 keyword slots filled with long-tail phrases
  • ✓ Book description formatted with clean HTML tags
  • ✓ 3 best-fit subcategories selected
  • ✓ Priced inside the 70% royalty range ($2.99 - $9.99)
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to publish a book on Amazon KDP? ▼

Publishing on Amazon KDP is 100% free. Amazon prints physical copies on demand when a customer places an order and deducts the print production cost directly from your royalties.

Do I need to buy my own ISBN? ▼

No. Amazon provides a free KDP ISBN for paperbacks and hardcovers. If you want your own publishing imprint listed as the publisher of record, you can purchase an ISBN through Bowker (or your country's agency).

What is included in the 1-on-1 coaching session with Charis? ▼

The 1-on-1 coaching session provides direct, hands-on assistance where we review your manuscript interior, calculate and verify your cover files, optimize your keyword metadata, and guide you live through the entire submission process.

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