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Kindle Direct Publishing rewards books that are formatted, categorized, and positioned correctly from day one — and quietly buries the ones that aren't. Berg Publisher handles the full KDP process, not just the file upload.
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Why This Matters
Amazon Publishing Is a Positioning Problem, Not a File Upload
Anyone can upload a manuscript to KDP. What determines whether that book actually sells is category selection, keyword metadata, cover specs, and interior formatting — details that are invisible to most first-time self-publishers and directly affect discoverability. A book with a great manuscript and a poor KDP setup will consistently underperform one that's set up correctly, regardless of writing quality.
What's Included
A Complete Amazon Publishing Setup
Print Edition Setup
Paperback and hardcover formatting to Amazon's exact trim size, margin, and bleed specifications.
KDP Account & Metadata Setup
Title, subtitle, description, and backend keyword configuration — the fields that actually drive Amazon search visibility.
Cover Design to Amazon Specs
Cover files built to exact KDP dimensions for both digital thumbnail and print spine/wrap requirements.
Category & Keyword Positioning
Category selection strategy based on realistic competition, not just the broadest (and most crowded) option.
Launch Support
Guidance on pricing strategy, pre-order setup, and launch-week timing to support initial ranking momentum.
How It Works
From Finished Manuscript to Live on Amazon
Manuscript & goals review
We assess your finished manuscript and discuss your goals — visibility, categories, comparable titles.
Formatting & cover build
eBook and print files formatted to spec; cover built or adapted to Amazon's exact requirements.
Metadata & category strategy
Title, description, keywords, and category selection scoped for realistic discoverability.
KDP submission
Full account setup and submission handled on your behalf, or guided step-by-step if you prefer to retain direct control.
Review & approval
You review the live listing preview before it goes public — nothing is published without your sign-off.
Launch & monitoring
Post-launch check on listing status, category rank, and early visibility, with adjustments if needed.
Common Mistakes
What Usually Goes Wrong With DIY Amazon Publishing
Choosing categories by vanity, not strategy.
Authors often pick the broadest category for the "#1 Bestseller" tag, which is far harder to rank in than a specific, accurately matched subcategory.
Leaving backend keywords blank or generic.
These fields directly affect what search terms your book appears under — an empty or vague set is a missed discoverability channel.
Cover files that fail print spec at the last minute.
Spine width depends on exact page count — a cover built before final formatting often gets rejected or misaligned at print.
Publishing eBook and print editions as disconnected listings.
Without proper linking, Amazon won't combine reviews or show format options together, splitting your book's social proof.
No pricing strategy for launch week.
Early sales velocity affects category rank; a price set without a launch plan often wastes the highest-visibility window a book gets.
Transparent Pricing
What Determines the Cost
Format scope
- eBook only
- Print (paperback/hardcover) only
- Combined eBook + print setup
Cover design need
- Adapting an existing cover to spec
- Full custom cover design
- Print wrap/spine design for hardcover
Launch support level
- Setup and submission only
- Setup plus category/keyword strategy
- Full launch-week support
Protection
What Protects You in This Process
You Keep KDP Account Control
Your book is published under your own KDP account — we never hold the account credentials long-term.
Full Rights Retained
You retain full publishing rights and royalty ownership at all times.
Pre-Launch Review
Nothing goes live without your explicit sign-off on the final listing preview.
Fixed-Scope Pricing
Your quote is scoped to your exact format and support needs — no surprise add-ons mid-project.
Authors Who Published With Us
What They Said
I messed up my first book trying to self-publish alone. Went to Berg for book two and made sure everything was done right this time. Sold more in one month than my first book did in a year.
They guided me through every step, ensuring my book was professionally edited, designed, and marketed. Truly cared about my success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own KDP account, or does Berg publish it for me?
Your book is published under your own KDP account so you retain full ownership and royalty control. We handle setup and submission, guided or done-for-you, but the account itself stays yours.
Can you publish both eBook and print editions?
Yes — we format and submit both, and link them properly on the same listing so reviews and format options display together.
How do you choose the right Amazon categories for my book?
We evaluate realistic competition within each candidate category rather than defaulting to the broadest option, which is usually the hardest to rank in despite carrying the most prestige.
Will you help with Amazon Ads or ongoing marketing after launch?
Launch-week support covers pricing and timing strategy. Ongoing advertising and marketing are handled separately — see our book marketing service for that scope.
How long does the Amazon publishing process take?
Once your manuscript is finalized, formatting and submission typically take 2–4 weeks depending on format scope — request a quote for a timeline specific to your project.
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