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Many authors think publishing on Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is all-or-nothing. However, BookBaby Amazon self-publishing offers various ways to use Amazon’s top promotional tools, such as Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) Select, while also benefiting from BookBaby’s global distribution and Print On Demand options, all through a single account.

All of BookBaby's Official publishing packages include book distribution.

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BookBaby’s Print On Demand distribution lets you sell physical books online alongside your eBook on Amazon.com. Your printed book will also be available in bookstores like Barnes & Noble, BookBaby’s Bookshop™, libraries, and specialty retailers through major wholesale networks. Best of all, BookBaby takes ZERO commission from your Amazon book sales. Discover more about Print On Demand Distribution.

Reach millions of readers and boost book sales by publishing on Amazon Kindle. By choosing Book Baby Officials for Kindle publishing, your physical book will be sold on Amazon.com, and your eBook will be accessible on the Kindle eBook Reader, the Kindle Fire, and numerous other devices.

Retain 100% of your Amazon eBook royalties when you self-publish with Book Baby Officials!

Learn more about eBook distribution

By choosing to publish on KDP Select through Book Baby Officials, you’ll gain access to the Kindle Select Publishing program and Book Baby Officials’ extensive global distribution network. As a self-published author, you seek what many traditional publishers can’t provide: complete ownership of your work.

Now, every author we work with can benefit from the Kindle Select Publishing program and expand sales through Book Baby Officials’ top-tier global distribution network, including Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Libby, Hoopla, and many more. Discover more about the pros and cons of Amazon KDP Select.

Have any questions?

Call us at 856-460-8069 or book an appointment with a publishing specialist.

Frequently asked questions:

I published my eBook on Amazon via my personal KDP account. Can I still use Book Baby Officials?

Yes! As long as you’re not enrolled in KDP Select, which requires exclusivity, you can join Book Baby Officials and distribute your eBook to numerous other stores.

Can I set up an Amazon Author Central account if I publish with Book Baby Officials?

Yes! You can set up your account here. This account is distinct from your Book Baby Officials account, so any management questions should be directed to Amazon. You can update your author bio, upload a photo, and link to your personal website through this feature.

Having trouble viewing .mobi proofs on your iPad or iPhone?

The .mobi file consists of two parts: one for newer eReaders like the Fire, PaperWhite, and Kindle Android apps, and another for older Kindle devices. Once your book is uploaded to Amazon, they generate a proprietary .azk file, which is used for Apple Books users with the Kindle app on their device.

If you’re viewing your .mobi proof on an iPad or iPhone using the Amazon app, we recommend checking the ePub version in Apple Books for a more accurate preview of your final Kindle formatted file.

To see how your eBook will appear on an iOS device running the Kindle app, you’ll need to purchase it directly from Amazon once it’s available for sale.

How to configure keywords for your book’s search visibility on Amazon with Book Baby Officials.

 

Search keywords can be a single word or a phrase. For optimal results, Amazon publishing advises using 2-3 word phrases. To find the right keywords for your book, consider what a reader would search for when looking for a book on your topic. What terms are your target readers using?

Amazon’s keyword guidelines aim to enhance customer experience. Avoid using the following types of keywords, as they could lead to your book being rejected:

  • References to other authors
  • References to books by other authors
  • Mentions of sales rank (e.g., ‘best-selling’)
  • References to promotions or advertisements (e.g., ‘free’)
  • Unrelated content to your book’s theme
  • Multiple search terms in one keyword (e.g., “diet, self-help, and meditation” should be split into separate keywords)

How can I view my eBook proof on a Kindle?

Sideloading to a Kindle Fire with computer access (easiest):
  • Connect the Kindle Fire to your computer using a mini USB to USB cord.
  • Download the eBook file to your computer.
  • Open the Kindle Fire’s drive on your computer using a file explorer program and navigate to the folder with the eBook file.
  • Drag the eBook file from your computer to the Kindle Fire’s Books directory.
  • Follow your computer’s procedure for safely disconnecting devices, and your book will be available in the Kindle Fire’s “Books” tab.
Sideloading to a Kindle Fire without computer access:
  • Download the eBook file directly to the Kindle Fire using the browser or email.
  • Install a file explorer app like ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore.
  • Open the file explorer and locate the eBook file in the main Kindle directory. Press and hold the icon to copy it.
  • Navigate to the “Books” folder and paste the file (select “Operations” and then “Paste” with ES File Explorer).
  • Restart the Kindle Fire, and the book should appear in the Books tab.

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