As an author, you may have heard of Amazon KDP (KDP is Kindle Direct Publishing). Amazon KDP offers several benefits that can help authors promote and sell their books. In this article, we will discuss four benefits of using Amazon KDP.  By understanding these benefits, you can make an informed decision about whether or not to use Amazon KDP to publish your next book.

1- Amazon KDP Allows Authors to Receive Royalties Via Direct Deposit, Check, Or Wire Transfer. 

Amazon also allows authors to control their sales data. The process of self-publishing with KDP is fast and easy. All you need is your manuscript, book cover, and an internet connection.

KDP Select is beneficial for authors with multiple books. They can publish a series as a broad distribution while selling standalone books exclusively on Amazon. Authors can also try out KDP Select for one enrollment period. Just make sure you uncheck the "automatic renewal" box when signing up. This will allow you to learn whether you want to be exclusive or go wide with your books.

2 - Amazon KDP Select Is Beneficial for Authors Who Want to Make Their Books Exclusive to The Kindle. 

Authors can publish Kindle eBooks or paperbacks with KDP Select.  With the help of Amazon publishing services, authors can upload their manuscripts, book covers, and Kindle eBook ISBN to the KDP Select site. Once approved, authors can choose the regions in which their books will be listed, choose a royalty rate, and set the price of their books. Amazon will then list its books and take its share of the royalties based on the list price.

Amazon KDP makes it easy to upload and publish books. Authors can upload their books in Word, and KDP will automatically convert them to Kindle-compatible format. This feature helps authors publish their books faster. Kindle Direct Publishing Services allows authors to upload their books for free and create a print-on-demand paperback version.

KDP Select grants authors the ability to claim their eBooks for ninety days and even publish paperback and hardcover editions. Amazon will replace books that are defective or not in the right format. While the Amazon marketplace and bookstore are crowded with books and authors, the KDP program offers independent authors a place on these platforms. The KDP platform is a vital market for independent authors.

3 - KDP Also Gives Authors the Option to Choose Their Royalty Rate. 

Authors can select from a 70% or a 35% plan. Authors should do their research to determine which option works best for them or hire professional book publishers for guidance. When deciding on a royalty plan, make sure you take into account printing costs as well as delivery costs.

Another great benefit of KDP is Kindle Unlimited. For $9.99 a month, users can download unlimited eBooks. In addition, they receive suggested titles based on their reading habits. This can lead to targeted traffic to an author's website. It's a win-win situation for authors.

4 - KDP Service Allows Authors to Publish and Sell Their Books Directly to Amazon's Audience. 

The program offers a variety of useful features for authors, including free file conversion, sales tracking, and tools to format specific types of books.


Amazon KDP also gives authors control of their book pricing. Paperback books can be sold at up to 60% less than the cover price. The percentage varies based on the page count, the ink type, and the Amazon marketplace. Depending on the country, a paperback book may sell for as little as $9.99. In addition, the KDP royalty rate is fixed at 60%. Amazon will deduct printing expenses from the royalty rate. You can hire book publishing services to guide you throughout the KDP publishing process.