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Amazon KDP self-publishing specs — cover requirements, interior formatting, spine formulas, ink options, and pricing tiers
يُحدَّد Prompt الذي يراجع المصدر أولًا بشكل افتراضي. يمكنك التبديل إلى أمر مباشر أو تنزيل نسخة محلية.
اقرأ SKILL.md وأي ملفات مرافقة يعرضها SkillsMP قبل أن تقرر التثبيت.
التثبيت باستخدام Codex أو Claude انسخ هذا Prompt والصقه في Codex أو Claude أو مساعد آخر ليراجع صفحة Skill ويثبّتها لك.
يتجاوز الأمر المباشر Prompt المخصّص للمراجعة. افحص المصدر قبل تشغيله.
npx skills add https://github.com/fabioc-aloha/ChessCoach --skill kdp-publishingيبقى الأمر في سطر واحد. مرّر أفقيًا لمراجعته كاملًا قبل النسخ.
تفضّل نسخة محلية؟ نزّل الملفات المتاحة حاليًا لدى SkillsMP.
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عرض SKILL.md
| type | skill |
| lifecycle | stable |
| inheritance | inheritable |
| name | kdp-publishing |
| description | Amazon KDP self-publishing specs — cover requirements, interior formatting, spine formulas, ink options, and pricing tiers |
| applyTo | **/*kdp*,**/*publish*,**/*book* |
| tier | extended |
| currency | 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z |
Source: Validated from publishing Alex in Wonderland (Amazon KDP, February 21, 2026) Applies to: Any book published via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing Last verified: February 21, 2026
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Alex in Wonderland: A Detective Mystery Adventure |
| Series | Alex Finch Detective Series, Book 1 |
| Author | (your name) |
| ISBN | 979-8-24895072-0 (KDP free ISBN, 979-8 prefix) |
| Kindle ASIN | B0GPCV6V6R — amazon.com/dp/B0GPCV6V6R |
| Paperback ASIN | B0GPJ4HP27 — amazon.com/dp/B0GPJ4HP27 |
| eBook price | $5.00 (qualifies for 70% royalty tier) |
| Paperback price | $28.00 |
| KDP Select | Enrolled (eBook) |
| Status | Both formats: Live |
| Submitted | February 21, 2026 |
Amazon KDP offers free print-on-demand publishing of eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers at kdp.amazon.com. No upfront costs. Royalties paid 60 days after month-end threshold ($100).
| Format | Pages | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle eBook | — | Reflowable; no ISBN required |
| Paperback (POD) | 24–828 | Matte or glossy cover |
| Hardcover (POD) | 75–550 | Not eligible for Expanded Distribution |
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Margins | Min 0.375" inside, 0.25" outside |
| Bleed | 0.125" if images extend to edge |
| Image resolution | 300 DPI minimum (critical) |
| Image color mode | CMYK for print; RGB for eBook |
| Max file size | 650 MB |
| Option | Use case | Cost/page (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Ink | B&W illustrations only | $0.012 |
| Standard Color | Budget color (72–600 pages) | $0.0255 |
| Premium Color | Best quality | $0.065 |
Recommendation for illustrated books: Standard Color for cost-effective full-color chapter banners.
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File type | Single PDF (front + spine + back wrap) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 0.125" on all outside edges |
| Cover finish | Glossy recommended for children's/illustrated books |
| eBook cover | 2560 × 1600 px ideal; JPEG or TIFF; RGB |
Black ink/white paper: page_count × 0.002252"
Premium color/white: page_count × 0.002347"
Example (280 pages, standard color): ~0.63–0.66"
Tool: Use KDP Cover Calculator at kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator for exact template.
| Option | Cost | Imprint | Portable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free KDP ISBN | $0 | "Independently published" | KDP only |
| Own ISBN (Bowker) | $125 single / $295 for 10 | Your imprint name | Yes |
Rule: Each format (eBook, paperback, hardcover) requires a unique ISBN. Recommendation: Own ISBN if planning wide distribution beyond Amazon; free ISBN if Amazon-exclusive.
| Rate | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | $0.99–$200 | Any price |
| 70% | $2.99–$9.99 | Minus $0.15/MB delivery fee |
Recommended eBook price: $4.99–$6.99 (qualifies for 70%)
Printing cost = $1.00 + (pages × $0.0255)
280 pages → $1.00 + $7.14 = $8.14 printing cost
At $14.99: (0.60 × $14.99) − $8.14 = $0.85 royalty
At $17.99: (0.60 × $17.99) − $8.14 = $2.65 royalty
Recommended paperback price: $15.99–$17.99
Reading age settings:
Category selections (up to 3 for middle-grade mystery):
Keywords (up to 7): Use specific, searchable terms. Update monthly based on search trends.
| Action | Timeline |
|---|---|
| eBook review | 24–72 hours |
| Paperback review | Up to 72 hours (US) / 5 days (other) |
| "Look Inside" feature | 7–10 business days |
| Editions linked | 48 hours to 1 week |
| Expanded Distribution | Up to 8 weeks |
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Author Central | Author page, bio, BookScan data, editorial reviews |
| A+ Content | Enhanced detail page with images (8 business days review) |
| KDP Select | Kindle Unlimited enrollment; Free promotions (5 days/90-day period); requires eBook exclusivity |
| Sponsored Products | Search result ads; $0.10–$0.50/click typical |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| KDP Publishing | Free |
| Proof copy | ~$10–15 |
| Author copies (10) | ~$100–150 |
| Own ISBN (optional) | $125–295 |
| Advertising (optional) | $100–500/mo |
| Minimum out-of-pocket | ~$10–15 |
| Platform | Market share | Royalty | Exclusivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon KDP | ~80% | 35–70% | Optional (KDP Select) |
| IngramSpark | Bookstores, libraries | 55% | No |
| Draft2Digital | Multiple retailers | 60% | No |
| Barnes & Noble Press | B&N stores | 65% | No |
Wide strategy: All platforms — maximum reach Exclusive strategy: KDP only — KDP Select perks, Kindle Unlimited per-page royalties