Book & eBook Writing Self-Publishing Platforms 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does KDP stand for in the self-publishing industry?
- Kindle Direct Publishing (Correct answer)
- Kindle Digital Platform
- Kindle Distribution Program
- Kindle Document Publisher
Correct answer: Kindle Direct Publishing
KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish eBooks and print-on-demand paperbacks directly to Amazon's store.
Question 2: What is KDP Select, and what is its main requirement?
- An exclusivity program that requires authors to sell their eBook only on Amazon for 90-day periods (Correct answer)
- A paid subscription service for faster publishing approval
- A premium tier that gives authors 90% royalties on all sales
- A marketing tool available to all KDP authors without restriction
Correct answer: An exclusivity program that requires authors to sell their eBook only on Amazon for 90-day periods
KDP Select grants access to Kindle Unlimited and promotional tools but requires authors to keep their eBook exclusive to Amazon for consecutive 90-day enrollment periods.
Question 3: Which self-publishing aggregator distributes eBooks to Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and libraries?
- Draft2Digital (Correct answer)
- CreateSpace
- Smashwords only via meatgrinder
- Lulu
Correct answer: Draft2Digital
Draft2Digital is a popular aggregator that distributes eBooks to major retailers and library platforms including Apple Books, Kobo, B&N, and OverDrive from a single upload.
Question 4: What royalty rate does Amazon KDP offer for eBooks priced between $2.99 and $9.99?
- 70% royalty (minus delivery fee) (Correct answer)
- 35% royalty
- 55% royalty
- 80% royalty
Correct answer: 70% royalty (minus delivery fee)
KDP offers a 70% royalty rate for eBooks priced $2.99–$9.99 (in eligible regions) minus a small per-MB delivery fee, versus 35% for books outside that price range.
Question 5: What is IngramSpark primarily used for by self-published authors?
- Wide print-on-demand distribution to bookstores and libraries worldwide (Correct answer)
- Digital-only eBook publishing to the Kindle store
- Audiobook production and distribution
- Social media marketing for independent authors
Correct answer: Wide print-on-demand distribution to bookstores and libraries worldwide
IngramSpark is a print-on-demand and distribution platform that gives self-published authors access to Ingram's global network of bookstores, libraries, and online retailers.
Question 6: What does 'wide publishing' mean in the self-publishing community?
- Distributing your eBook to as many retailers and platforms as possible instead of being Amazon-exclusive (Correct answer)
- Publishing books in a wide range of genres simultaneously
- Printing books in large-format wide-trim sizes
- Releasing a book in multiple languages at once
Correct answer: Distributing your eBook to as many retailers and platforms as possible instead of being Amazon-exclusive
Going 'wide' means distributing your eBook to all available retail platforms rather than enrolling in KDP Select's Amazon-exclusive program.
Book & eBook Writing Self-Publishing Platforms 1
What does KDP stand for in the self-publishing industry?