Sage-Tips

How do I add illustrations to KDP?

To insert an image:

1. Go to the Insert tab.
2. In the Illustrations section, click Pictures.
3. Select the file from your computer and click Insert.

Can I add pictures to my KDP book?

You can add pages or spreads. Go to your Advantage account. (If you don’t have one, you can Create one.) Hover over ‘Images’, Click ‘Upload Images’ from the Dropdown box.

How do you make a photo book on Amazon?

Sign in to KDP by using your Amazon account or create a new one. Enter the required title information (your book title, author name etc.) and use our Age and Grade tools to help readers find your book in Kindle Stores worldwide. You can use KDP’s Cover Creator tool to create a book cover or upload your own.

What is the best dpi for Web images?

Website 1: 300 DPI “Print: 300dpi is standard, sometimes 150 is acceptable but never lower, you may go higher for some situations.”

How do I add an image to my Amazon description?

Amazon does not let you add images to the product description field. Sometimes you can be cheeky and add very, very basic html (ie bold text), but even this is not actually allowed in Amazon’s ToS, so you really shouldn’t add it. If you are selling used media you can add a photo when listing the item.

How do you publish an illustrated book?

How to Publish a Picture Book: The Complete Process Breakdown

1. 1 – Have an approved manuscript. You can’t have a book without a story!
2. 2 – Find the illustrator.
3. 3 – Approve the cover design & dummy layout.
4. 4 – Book marketing begins.
5. 5 – The book is finalized.
6. 6 – It’s sent to the printers.
7. 7 – Launch the book!

How many pictures should be in a book?

Most photo books contain between 50 and 100 images. Shorter books can work well if the images they contain are very concentrated, being both graphically strong and thematically related.

Can I use stock photos for my book?

Stock photos are cheap, but not appropriate for use on book covers. If you use a stock photo, you’ll end up with a less original and impactful cover, you’ll be legally and financially vulnerable, and you’ll run the risk of your image appearing on a competing book.

How do I create a new book on my Kindle?

If you’re using Windows, open the Start menu, click Amazon, and select Kindle Create. If you have a Mac, open the Launchpad and click Kindle Create. Click New Project by File. If you don’t see this option, click the File menu and select New Project. Select the type of book you’re creating.

Can you publish a Kindle picture ebook?

To get her free, four-part mini video course, “Yes, You Can Publish a Kindle Picture eBook!” go to www.pictureebookmastery.com/yesyoucan. Laura can be reached through writeforkids.org.

How many picture ebooks should you get out now?

Getting two or three picture ebooks out now means you’re working on creating a name for yourself and building a platform. If you do these books well, and market them smartly, you can build a reputation that can lead to more opportunities and possibly traditional book deals. You have taken the time to study your craft.

How do I create a Kindle Project on my computer?

If you’re using Windows, open the Start menu, click Amazon, and select Kindle Create. If you have a Mac, open the Launchpad and click Kindle Create. Click New Project by File. If you don’t see this option, click the File menu and select New Project.