How to Format KDP Self Published Books - Bleed and Margin

Knowing how to format KDP self published books on the KDP platform to sell and create an income on Amazon can be one of the most confusing parts of the publishing process and can create a lot of headaches for authors and publishers. I show you where to find and how to create a template which will make the publishing process easier, allowing you to concentrate on the creative aspect of the business and the money making process.

Tools and Resources I use:

00:00 Introduction
03:29 KDP Cover Formatting
05:40 KDP Interior Formatting

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About this video - This video looks at how to format the cover and interior of a self published KDP paperback book to publish on Amazon and build an online income.

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After all the searching, confused authors, and "pay first" scams. Finally someone made it clear and easy. Thanks for clarifying the most frustratingly difficult portion of book publishing for us. Subbed and thumbs up!

[iamjohnluke]

Finally, someone who made a tutorial that is CLEAR. Thanks. I needed this tutorial.

[ajstudios]

After struggling so long with printing my book the right size I finally found a video that told how to do it correctly with no gimmicks in the video.

Thank you so much for this🤗

[MoniqueReid-mb]

I have tried publishing this book three times, My wishes are that now that i have downloaded your templates for pages, I wont have any issues and i can publish my first childrens book, Thank you so much you taught me so much today, I appreciate you

[Jetzpaper]

This was one of the most useful tutorial video I have ever seen regarding setting up bleeds and margins. I was stuck for past few days with the same. Your graphic representation was more useful.

[PeterWetherill]

Thanks for posting this so fast after I and others complained about having problems with this after following your first two videos.

[WallyV]

Thanks Paul. I was muscling through many trial and errors until your video and that template. Success publishing two more books this evening without errors! When I saw the "Approve" buttons available I nearly fell off my chair. You ROCK!

[sallyalter]

I'll say again, I love your videos because of the content and because I can follow along. Your voice is perfect for these videos. I am a bit deaf and can't hear half of these people who talk fast and softly. Thanks so much, Paul.

[MaryAjamiG]

I was really struggling and right after watching this video I got my planner published, thank you so much!!! Can’t say enough good things

[robinwc]

This is hands down the best video I've ever seen that explains this! You totally delivered! Thank you SO much!

[Sahkurei]

I have always wanted to create my own journals and poetry books and your videos have been absolutely amazing sir! I've run into a few problems so I am SO thankful you have videos that cover absolutely everything!

[elvis]

Thanks Captain. I learned the hard way last week. I made 5 books then I decided to upload them all. When I was uploading the first one, I ran into the dreaded margin problems. I had to redo all the books! I spent the entire day fixing them and reloading them again and they went through ok it seems. Still waiting to see if they allow them to go live. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'll save this video to my playlist to refer to it in the future. Thanks again for your extremely helpful content. It's really appreciated.

[xtinawhite]

Paul, thank you so much for all the information you put out. I'm 4 weeks down the rabbit hole after hearing about KDP for the first time and your advice and knowledge has been fantastic! I've even managed 1 sale after only having had books up for 2 weeks and got on a best seller page 😆 I'm so keen to keep going and learn more from you. As an Aussie I also love your constant references to Australia :)

[traveltreks]

Hello, I learn from all your videos, you are the BEST, you explained things so clearly. I fully understand about bleed and no bleed and the book cover and interior, because I was struggling so much until I listen to your the video, Keep Up The Good Work.

[PapilioArcturus]

Paul, after following your many instructions I can say now that I love you! Thank you

[vicki]

I've spent too much money feeling my way along and I've painfully created 5 books. I should have watched EVERYTHING on your videos first. :o) So, I'll follow your clear and concise directions from now on. Thank you for throwing me a life preserver.

[melindajones]

Thanks Heaps! This was absolutely doing my head in. Finally worked it out and have just had my first two books approved and super excited to get some more books up. Love your videos.

[Joshuadigitals]

The training is concise and clear. Thank you, Paul. I'm really grateful. Joshua from Nigeria. (5stars)

[doreenolson]

Thank you. I have been fighting with this for over 2 weeks on KDP. Your amazing!

[TeamLove]

Had this today, took a minute to format correctly 😀