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Is KDP Right for You?

6/30/2025

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If you’re wondering whether Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the right fit for your book, check out this handy flowchart to help you weigh your options and make the best decision for your publishing journey.

Do you want to self-publish your book?
                                                         ↓
              ┌──────────Yes──────────┐
              ↓                                                                                     ↓
    Do you want global distribution                                         No
    and access to Amazon readers?                                         ↓
         ↓                                                                                        ↓
        Yes                                                                                      ↓  
        ↓                                                                                         ↓                                                                          
 Are you okay with →→→→→→→→→→→→No – Consider traditional, hybrid, or small press publishing
 Amazon controlling                                                               
 the sales platform?                              
        ↓           
      Yes→→→→→→→→→→→→→→ No
       ↓                                                          ↓
  Do you want to                                 Consider
  publish eBook +                                using a combo
  paperback easily                               of KDP (eBook) and IngramSpark (print)
  and for free?                                      
      Yes
       ↓
  Are you able to (or willing to hire help to):
  • Edit
  • Design a cover
  • Format your book
  • Market your work?
       ↓
     Yes
       ↓
Do you want access to Kindle Unlimited readers?
       ↓
     Yes
       ↓      
Are you okay with Amazon having exclusive rights if your book?
(KDP Select 90-day exclusivity)

   ↓       
  Yes→→→→→→→→→→→→ No
   ↓                                                       ↓
Use KDP eBook                     Consider traditional, hybrid, or small press publishing
+ KDP Select      
   ↓
Publish with KDP

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