Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing made some changes recently. I haven't set up a pre-order this year so there are some things I don't yet know.
Remember, you can go to the KDP Help Page and read all of their latest requirements.
Here's a summary I read of the changes.
Draft File
Previously, KDP users had to upload a draft manuscript because, according to Amazon, they needed to preview the content for compliance with its policies before creating the pre-order detail page.
Now, an "asset-less" pre-order—meaning one without a manuscript file uploaded—will be accepted.
Deadline for Final Manuscript
As always, the deadline to submit your final content will be displayed on a timer on your KDP Bookshelf. (They used to send emails about it every week. I don't know if they will still do that.)
For new and existing pre-orders, you will continue to have until the deadline displayed on your book’s set-up page to make changes to your title and provide the file you want customers to receive.
Here's a tip. Always upload your file early to give yourself leeway in case you suddenly realized something needs to be changed.
Other Pre-Order Facts
Pre-orders do count toward your book's sales rank even before it's released.
You can make an ebook available for pre-order in all Kindle Stores except in India (Amazon.in).
You can set up a pre-order up to 90 days before you want your book to be published.
Think carefully when setting up your pre-order release date because the penalties are severe for postponing the release, cancelling a pre-order, and failing to meet the manuscript deadline.
Penalties for Failure to Comply
1. You can postpone the release date only 1 time for up to 30 days past the initial release date. Customers who pre-ordered will receive an email alerting them of the delayed release.
2. If you postpone a release date, you will NOT be able to postpone release dates for other existing pre-order ebooks plus you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for any ebook for 1 year.
3. If you cancel the release of your pre-order, for whatever reason, you can unpublish your pre-order ebook just like you would unpublish any other book on KDP. If you do cancel a pre-order, you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for any ebook for 1 year.
4. If you do NOT upload your file on time, your pre-order will be cancelled plus you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for 1 year.
Takeaway Truth
In other words, follow the rules, Authors, or reap the wrath of Amazon.
Remember, you can go to the KDP Help Page and read all of their latest requirements.
Here's a summary I read of the changes.
Draft File
Previously, KDP users had to upload a draft manuscript because, according to Amazon, they needed to preview the content for compliance with its policies before creating the pre-order detail page.
Now, an "asset-less" pre-order—meaning one without a manuscript file uploaded—will be accepted.
Deadline for Final Manuscript
As always, the deadline to submit your final content will be displayed on a timer on your KDP Bookshelf. (They used to send emails about it every week. I don't know if they will still do that.)
For new and existing pre-orders, you will continue to have until the deadline displayed on your book’s set-up page to make changes to your title and provide the file you want customers to receive.
Here's a tip. Always upload your file early to give yourself leeway in case you suddenly realized something needs to be changed.
Other Pre-Order Facts
Pre-orders do count toward your book's sales rank even before it's released.
You can make an ebook available for pre-order in all Kindle Stores except in India (Amazon.in).
You can set up a pre-order up to 90 days before you want your book to be published.
Think carefully when setting up your pre-order release date because the penalties are severe for postponing the release, cancelling a pre-order, and failing to meet the manuscript deadline.
Don't get behind the 8-ball! |
1. You can postpone the release date only 1 time for up to 30 days past the initial release date. Customers who pre-ordered will receive an email alerting them of the delayed release.
2. If you postpone a release date, you will NOT be able to postpone release dates for other existing pre-order ebooks plus you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for any ebook for 1 year.
3. If you cancel the release of your pre-order, for whatever reason, you can unpublish your pre-order ebook just like you would unpublish any other book on KDP. If you do cancel a pre-order, you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for any ebook for 1 year.
4. If you do NOT upload your file on time, your pre-order will be cancelled plus you will NOT be able to set up a pre-order for 1 year.
Takeaway Truth
In other words, follow the rules, Authors, or reap the wrath of Amazon.
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