Book & eBook Marketing Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing Platforms 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does KDP stand for in Amazon's self-publishing service?
- Kindle Direct Publishing (Correct answer)
- Kindle Digital Platform
- Kindle Distribution Program
- Kindle Delivery Publishing
Correct answer: Kindle Direct Publishing
KDP stands for Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon's platform that allows authors to self-publish eBooks and print books.
Question 2: What royalty rate does Amazon KDP offer for eBooks priced between $2.99 and $9.99?
- 35%
- 50%
- 70% (Correct answer)
- 85%
Correct answer: 70%
Amazon KDP offers a 70% royalty rate for eBooks priced between $2.99 and $9.99, making this pricing range most attractive for authors.
Question 3: Which file format does Amazon KDP primarily use for eBooks?
- EPUB
- MOBI/KFX (Correct answer)
- DOCX
Correct answer: MOBI/KFX
Amazon KDP uses MOBI (and the newer KFX format) for Kindle eBooks, though KDP now also accepts EPUB files which it converts.
Question 4: What is the maximum file size for a Kindle eBook upload on Amazon KDP?
- 50 MB (Correct answer)
- 100 MB
- 500 MB
- 650 MB
Correct answer: 50 MB
Amazon KDP allows a maximum file size of 50 MB for eBook uploads on the platform.
Question 5: On Amazon KDP, what is the minimum price you can set for an eBook to qualify for the 70% royalty tier?
- $0.99
- $1.99
- $2.99 (Correct answer)
- $3.99
Correct answer: $2.99
To qualify for the 70% royalty rate on Amazon KDP, your eBook must be priced at a minimum of $2.99.
Question 6: Which Amazon KDP feature allows authors to run free promotional days for their eBook?
- KDP Unlimited
- KDP Select (Correct answer)
- KDP Plus
- KDP Prime
Correct answer: KDP Select
KDP Select enrollment gives authors access to free promotional days (up to 5 per 90-day enrollment period) among other promotional tools.
Book & eBook Marketing Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing Platforms 1
What does KDP stand for in Amazon's self-publishing service?