How to Self Publish and Sell Books on Amazon Using Print-on-Demand (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)
Opening an Amazon account and publishing a book is very doable, even as a beginner. The platform you’ll use is Amazon through its publishing service Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Here’s a clear, practical guide: ## 1. Create an Amazon Account 1. Go to the Amazon website. 2. Click **Sign Up / Create Account**. 3. Enter: * Your name * Email or phone number * Password 4. Verify your email/phone. ✅ This is your main account for everything (shopping + publishing). ## 2. Sign Up for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) 1. Go to Kindle Direct Publishing 2. Sign in using your Amazon account. 3. Fill in your **author/publisher details**: * Full legal name * Address (Kenya is supported) * Bank account (for payments) * Tax info (you’ll fill a simple online tax form) 💡 Tip: Use your real name for payments, even if your book has a pen name. ## 3. Prepare Your Book Before uploading, make sure you have:...