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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
KDP Asked Me to Prove My Publishing Rights: What Do I Send?
KDP asks when it can't tell that you hold the rights. Reply to its email before the deadline with documents for your case. A copyright page is not enough.
My Book Is Live but I Can't Find It on Amazon. What Now?
Give it a few days: KDP says 3 business days to go live, and search can take up to 72 hours more. What to check in order if it is still missing.
Will KDP Ban My Account If I Follow the Rules?
A normal author who follows the rules has little to fear. What KDP's terms say can close an account, what is fine, and how to appeal if it happens.
When Should You Get Your ISBN, and What If You Waste One?
Get your ISBN before the print cover and copyright page are final. An assigned ISBN is never reused, so here is what to do if one goes unused.
I Used KDP's Free ISBN. Can I Switch to My Own?
A published KDP book's ISBN cannot be changed. See your options for IngramSpark, what happens to your reviews, and why the ebook needs no ISBN.
What Do I Put as the Publisher on KDP?
Type the publisher exactly as on your ISBN record. A free KDP ISBN shows Independently published. See what each choice means for IngramSpark and bookstores.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.