Self-publishing: Self-publishing an Amazon Book with KDP

Self-Publishing an Amazon Book with KDP: Master the Art of Formatting, Editing, Cover Design, and Publishing

Transform Your Manuscript into a Professionally Published Amazon Kindle eBook and Paperback

Are you ready to take control of your publishing journey and bring your book to life?

Welcome to “Self-publishing: Self-Publishing an Amazon Book with KDP,” the comprehensive training course designed to guide aspiring authors through every stage of the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) process. Whether you are a first-time writer or an experienced author looking to refine your skills, this course equips you with the tools to format, edit, design, and self-publish your book seamlessly.

Through step-by-step instruction and hands-on demonstrations, you will learn how to:

• Format your manuscript for professional publication using Microsoft Word

• Design a compelling book cover with Microsoft PowerPoint/Canva/GIMP—no expensive software required

• Optimize and copy-edit your manuscript for clarity, accuracy, and readability

• Publish your book in Kindle eBook and Print-on-Demand (POD) paperback formats using Amazon KDP

Comprehensive Learning with Actionable Strategies

This course is a one-stop resource that compiles multiple training modules into a single, streamlined experience. Every lesson is designed to be practical and actionable, eliminating unnecessary fluff while ensuring you gain valuable, real-world skills.

What You Will Learn:

Manuscript Preparation & Formatting

• Adjust Microsoft Word settings for efficient editing and formatting

• Structure your book for Kindle eBooks and print editions

• Implement professional design techniques to enhance readability

Book Cover Design Made Simple

• Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create an eye-catching, high-quality book cover

• Learn how to optimize images and typography for Amazon’s platform

• Design book covers that meet Amazon’s publishing guidelines

• Newly added: Canva and GIMP book cover alternatives

Editing & Proofreading Techniques

• Perform manual copy-editing to refine your content

• Utilize Grammarly’s automated tools to enhance grammar, spelling, and readability

Publishing & Marketing Essentials

• Navigate the KDP interface and fill out every field with optimized values

• Upload, preview, and publish your book with confidence

• Gain introductory marketing insights to boost visibility and sales

Bonus: Insider Strategies to Maximize Your Book’s Success

Beyond formatting and publishing, this course also provides expert guidance on how to position your book for success. You will learn how to:

• Choose the perfect book title to enhance searchability and discoverability

• Price your book strategically to drive more sales and reader engagement

• Develop a winning author strategy by writing in a series for long-term success

Your Path to Becoming a Published Author Starts Today!

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to self-publish your book on Amazon KDP, reaching a global audience with your work. No prior technical skills are required—just a manuscript and a passion for publishing.

This course contains little original material. Instead, it is a streamlined collection of the best sections from the following 9 courses (6 unpublished and currently unavailable):

Writing a Book: Writing a Book with Microsoft Word
Section 2: Microsoft Word Setup

Self-publishing 1: Format Your Book with Microsoft Word
Section 3: Format Your Manuscript for Publication with Microsoft Word

Self-publishing 2: Book Covers: Free PowerPoint Book Covers
Section 4: Create a Book Cover with Microsoft PowerPoint
Section 5: Advanced PowerPoint Image and Text Editing

Create a Book Cover with Me: Microsoft PowerPoint & Pixabay
Section 6: Book Cover Creation Examples

Self-publishing 3: Self-publish Your Book on Amazon with KDP
Section 7: Self-publish Your Amazon Book with KDP
Section 8: Amazon Self-publishing Demonstration

Book Marketing: Amazon Kindle eBook Marketing Sales Funnel
Section 9: Amazon Book Marketing

Writing and Editing: Proofreading and Copy Editing Mastery
Section 11: Copy Edit Your Manuscript

Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation, Book Covers and Animation
Section 12: Additional PowerPoint Material

Self-publishing: Free Amazon Kindle eBook Self-publishing
Section 15: KDP Book Publishing Details

Get only the best sections in this course to replicate the exact process I use to self-publish Amazon books in 2025.

Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming a successful, self-published author. Let’s turn your writing into a published book today!

I'll see you in the classroom,

---Brian