Definition
KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is Amazon's self-publishing platform for ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers. Authors set metadata, pricing, and territories, and earn royalties per sale.
Example
An indie author publishes a series on KDP with Kindle ebook and print-on-demand paperback linked in one dashboard.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Enrolling in KDP Select exclusivity without understanding you cannot sell the same ebook elsewhere.
- Uploading a cover that does not meet KDP trim, bleed, and resolution specifications.