This page will feature links to useful information for authors, in particular self-published authors, to help them on their journey to getting their book (or books) published and distributed. I have found many of these links useful. Many of the links are specific to children’s books, but many others can be used by authors who write romantic fiction, science fiction, non-fiction and in other genres.
Print your own ISBN barcode for free – print out your ISBN number/price on a barcode for free for your book
IngramSpark User Guide (2024)
Previewing and Publishing Your Kindle Create Book – A page from Kindle that describes the steps for both
LibraryThing – list your book(s) and create an author page
KDP eBook Cover – criteria for eBook cover image
KDP cover criteria – complete dimensions, file type, resolution, color profile
KDP Cover Creator – for hardcover and paperback books
Kindle Previewer – download page – what will your eBook look like
KDP preferred file formats – what are the file formats supported for eBook manuscripts?
KDP Quality issues – learn what quality issues may hold up the production of an ebook
Kindle Cover image guidelines – best dimensions and and ratio for Kindle ebook cover
KDP image format – guidance for paperback or hardcover book images
How to use Kindle Create – a video by Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur explaining how to use the app (last portion is an ad)
How to use Kindle Create – from KDP
Upload and preview book content – KDP info for both eBooks and print books
Children’s Books Age Groups – a look at how kid’s books are categorized by age