- Level Beginner
- Duration 3 hours
- Course by Coursera Project Network
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In this 1.5-hour long project, you will be self-publishing a paperback book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. You will be guided through the entire process of selecting a trim size, downloading a template, formatting the book according to the requirements of Amazon KDP, creating a book cover using the Cover Creator tool, setting up an Amazon KDP account and then publishing the book on Amazon KDP. We will also discuss keyword research & category selection to ensure your book appears on the search result. We will also be discussing the best practices to follow while choosing a Title and Pen name to avoid trademarks and copyright issues in the future. You will also be guided to handle tax and banking requirements while setting up a KDP account. By the end of this project, you will be confident in self-publishing any book through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.Modules
Your Learning Journey
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Assignment
- Assess Your Knowledge
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Labs
- Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
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Readings
- Project Overview
- Close Reading
Auto Summary
Unlock the power of self-publishing with this beginner-friendly, 1.5-hour course on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Led by Coursera, the course walks you through selecting trim sizes, formatting, cover creation, and account setup. Learn keyword research, category selection, and best practices for titles and pen names. Perfect for aspiring authors, this free course will give you the confidence to publish your own book on Amazon KDP.

Instructor
Abhishek Jha