How to publish a children's book for free on Amazon in 10 minutes?

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you publish your book quickly:

Preparation

Before you start, make sure you have the following ready:

1. Manuscript: Your children's book text, properly formatted.
2. Illustrations: High-quality images for your book (if applicable).
3. Cover Design: A front cover image (and back cover image if you're publishing a paperback).
4. Book Details: Title, author name, book description, keywords, and categories.

Steps to Publish on Amazon KDP

1. Sign in to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

   • Go to KDP and sign in with your Amazon account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one.

2. Create a New Title

   • Click on “Create a New Title” and select “Kindle eBook” or “Paperback” depending on your preference.

3. Enter Book Details

   • Title and Subtitle: Enter the title and subtitle of your book.
   • Author Name: Enter your name or pen name.
   • Book Description: Write a compelling description of your book.
   • Keywords and Categories: Select keywords and categories that best describe your book to help readers find it.

4. Upload Your Manuscript

   • Format: Ensure your manuscript is in a format accepted by KDP (Word, PDF, ePub).
   • Upload: Click “Upload eBook manuscript” or “Upload paperback manuscript” and select your file.

5. Upload Your Cover

   • Cover Creator: If you don’t have a cover, you can use the KDP Cover Creator to design one quickly.
   • Upload Cover: If you already have a cover, click “Upload your cover file” and select your image file.

6. Preview Your Book

   • Use the KDP preview tool to review your book’s layout and ensure everything looks good. Make any necessary adjustments.

7. Set Your Pricing

   • Royalty Options: Choose between 35% or 70% royalty options.
   • Pricing: Set your price. For Kindle eBooks, the minimum price is $0.99, but for promotional purposes, you can set it to $0 for a limited time using KDP Select.

8. Publish Your Book

   • Click the “Publish Your Kindle eBook” or “Publish Your Paperback” button.

Tips for Speed

• Pre-formatted Files: Have your manuscript and cover ready in the correct format before you start.
• Quick Descriptions: Write your book description, author bio, and other details in advance so you can copy-paste them.
• Categories and Keywords: Research and decide on categories and keywords ahead of time.