Amazon Publishing Services Everything KDP Needs. Done Right, From Day One.
Columbia Publication is a full-service Amazon KDP publishing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. We manage the complete process from manuscript to live global listing , with one dedicated specialist handling every stage. Authors in the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia and 42+ countries retain 100% of their rights and royalties permanently.
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What Amazon KDP Provides vs. What Makes a Book Sell
KDP is a distribution platform. It accepts files and sells them. The decisions that determine whether a book actually sells on Amazon happen entirely before the KDP upload. This is where most self-published books fail.
What KDP Provides
Free platform- ✓ File storage and distribution
- ✓ Amazon marketplace listing
- ✓ Print on demand printing
- ✓ Royalty payments monthly
- ✓ Free ISBN (Amazon-linked only)
- ✓ Basic sales reporting
- ✗ No editing, design or formatting help
- ✗ No category or keyword guidance
- ✗ No book description copywriting
What Determines Whether It Sells
Before KDP upload- ✓ Cover that converts at 80px thumbnail
- ✓ Interior formatted correctly to spec
- ✓ Correct categories for bestseller lists
- ✓ Keyword-optimised book description
- ✓ 7 backend keywords researched
- ✓ Correct price for genre and royalty tier
- ✓ ISBN enabling IngramSpark distribution
- ✓ Professional editing for 5-star reviews
What Columbia Publication Does
Everything above, done for you- ✓ Cover designed to Amazon thumbnail spec
- ✓ Interior preflighted for KDP print
- ✓ Category research and selection
- ✓ Book description copywriting
- ✓ Backend keyword strategy
- ✓ Pricing strategy by genre
- ✓ ISBN registration
- ✓ KDP + IngramSpark both set up
Everything Your Amazon Listing Needs Handled by One Specialist
Every factor that determines whether a book sells on Amazon is managed by your dedicated specialist before the KDP upload. Nothing left to chance. Nothing left to the author to figure out alone.
Manuscript Editing & Proofreading
Professional developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading to publication standard. Readers write Amazon reviews about errors. Errors never disappear. A well-edited book earns 5-star reviews; an unedited book earns 1-star reviews that suppress sales permanently.
KDP-Ready Cover Design
Your cover is evaluated at 80 pixels wide , the size Amazon displays it in search results. A cover that does not communicate genre and quality at that size loses the click before the reader reads the title. Every cover we design is tested at thumbnail size before delivery. CMYK print files and RGB digital files delivered separately to KDP specification.
Interior Formatting to KDP Spec
Print-ready interior PDF with correct margins, gutter, headers, page numbering and font embedding for your specific trim size and page count. EPUB for Kindle. Every file preflighted against KDP's current technical requirements before submission to eliminate rejection delays. See our book formatting service for full specification detail.
ISBN Registration
Purchased ISBN from Bowker (US) or Nielsen (UK) so your book lists your imprint as publisher and qualifies for IngramSpark distribution to 40,000+ retailers and library systems. The free KDP ISBN restricts distribution to Amazon only. A proper ISBN opens the entire global book market from day one.
Category & Keyword Research
We research Amazon's actual category tree and bestseller velocity to select categories where your book can rank on bestseller lists. All seven backend keyword slots populated with high-intent, low-competition phrases that real readers type when searching for a book like yours. This determines whether Amazon's algorithm surfaces your book in search results at all.
Book Description Copywriting
The book description is your primary sales copy on the world's largest bookshop. Most authors write a summary. We write copy that hooks attention in the first sentence, builds reader investment and ends with a call to action. A professionally written description routinely doubles conversion rates from the same traffic compared to a generic summary.
KDP Account & Listing Setup
Complete KDP listing creation: title, subtitle, author, contributors, description, categories, keywords, pricing, royalty option and all metadata configured correctly. We submit the final approved files and manage the review process until the book is live. No KDP account needed beforehand , we can set one up or work within an existing account.
IngramSpark: Distribution Beyond Amazon
Amazon KDP covers Amazon. IngramSpark covers everything else: 40,000+ retailers, independent bookshops, public libraries, university libraries, and international wholesale distributors worldwide. Set up simultaneously with KDP as standard. Correct wholesale discount settings and returns policy configured so bookshops can actually order.
Your Dedicated Publishing Specialist
One named specialist manages your project from first consultation through live Amazon listing. One person who knows your book, your market and your goals , not a ticket queue, not a rotating team. Every question answered, every stage managed, every decision explained.
Who Columbia Publication's Amazon Publishing Service Works Best For
No KDP experience required. No technical knowledge needed. This service is for authors who want a professionally published Amazon book without spending weeks learning platform specifications, file requirements and category strategy.
First-Time Authors
You have a manuscript and no idea where to start with KDP. Your specialist handles every technical decision and explains every stage in plain language. No experience required. See our guide on publishing without prior experience.
Entrepreneurs & Business Professionals
A professionally published Amazon book positions you as the authority in your field. Columbia Publication's business book publishing is built around that outcome , not just getting the book live, but getting it in front of the readers who matter to your business.
Authors Who Tried DIY and Stalled
Many authors start the KDP process alone, get stuck on file specifications, cover dimensions or category selection, and stop. A dedicated specialist removes every technical obstacle and handles every platform requirement so the book actually reaches readers.
International Authors
Columbia Publication serves authors in 42+ countries. All KDP account setup, US-market distribution and tax documentation handled remotely regardless of where you are located. Authors in the UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, India and beyond publish on Amazon every week.
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Common Questions About Amazon KDP Publishing
The questions authors most commonly ask before publishing on Amazon , answered directly.
What does Amazon KDP do and not do?
KDP is a free distribution platform. It accepts your files and distributes them on Amazon globally. It provides no editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN guidance, category research or marketing support. The quality and commercial performance of your book on Amazon depends entirely on what happens before the KDP upload.
Complete KDP guide 2026How much does Amazon KDP pay per book sold?
KDP pays 70% royalties on eBooks priced $2.99 to $9.99 and 35% outside that range. For print books, KDP pays approximately 60% of list price minus printing costs. A $14.99 trade paperback (250 pages) earns approximately $5.14 per copy , more than 3x the royalty of a traditionally published book at the same price.
Full royalty and cost breakdownShould I use KDP Select or publish wide?
KDP Select requires 90-day eBook exclusivity for Amazon in exchange for Kindle Unlimited inclusion and promotional tools. Genre fiction (romance, thriller, fantasy) typically performs well in KU. Non-fiction and literary fiction generally benefit from wide distribution. Your specialist advises on the optimal approach for your specific book during the free consultation.
KDP Select decision guideDo I need IngramSpark if I'm already on KDP?
Yes, for full global distribution. KDP covers Amazon only. IngramSpark connects your book to 40,000+ retailers, independent bookshops and public library systems worldwide. Without IngramSpark, a self-published book is invisible to the majority of the global book market. Columbia Publication sets up both simultaneously as standard for every book.
KDP vs IngramSpark explainedFrom Manuscript to Live on Amazon in 5 Clear Steps
A transparent, specialist-managed process with a clear path from manuscript to global Amazon listing. No confusion, no technical jargon , your dedicated specialist handles every stage.
Free Consultation
Your specialist reviews your manuscript, understands your goals and builds a personalised KDP publishing roadmap. Zero cost. Zero obligation.
Free · No obligationProfessional Editing
Copy editing and proofreading by genre-specialist editors. Clean, polished manuscripts earn 5-star reviews. Unedited manuscripts earn permanent 1-star reviews that suppress sales.
Weeks 1 to 3KDP-Ready Cover & Formatting
Custom cover designed and tested at Amazon thumbnail size. Interior formatted to KDP print specifications with preflighted files. No rejection delays.
Weeks 2 to 4ISBN, Categories & Keywords
Purchased ISBN registered, category tree researched, all 7 keyword slots populated, professionally written book description submitted. Every discoverability factor optimised.
Weeks 4 to 5KDP + IngramSpark Launch
Simultaneous submission to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Your book goes live in 42+ countries across 40+ platforms. eBook live within 72 hours. Print within 5 business days.
Weeks 5 to 8Amazon Publishing Options Compared , Side by Side
Four paths exist to publish on Amazon. Understanding the differences before choosing is the most important publishing decision you will make. See the full self-publishing vs traditional comparison for a deeper breakdown.
| What Matters | Columbia Publication Full service |
DIY KDP | Freelancers | Traditional Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rights retained | 100% permanently | Author retains rights | Author retains rights | Publisher owns rights |
| Royalties | 100% net to author | 70% KDP rate direct | Author keeps royalties | 10-15% of list price |
| Time to publish | 4-8 weeks | 2-8 weeks (DIY pace) | 4-12 weeks (coordination) | 18-36 months |
| Editing included | Genre-specialist editors | Author sources/funds | Author sources separately | Publisher provides |
| Cover design | Custom, thumbnail-tested | Author sources/funds | Author coordinates | Publisher decides |
| KDP setup | Done for you | Author does all | Author does all | Not applicable |
| IngramSpark setup | Included as standard | Author does separately | Usually extra cost | Publisher handles |
| Category research | Specialist researched | Author researches alone | Variable quality | Publisher decides |
| Book description | Professionally written | Author writes own | Usually extra cost | Publisher writes |
| Dedicated contact | One named specialist | None | Multiple contractors | Acquisition editor only |
| Cost to author | Flat fee $2k-$6k | Production costs only | Variable $500-$4k+ | Free if accepted |
Read the full breakdown: Self-publishing vs traditional publishing compared
What Amazon KDP Pays Per Book Sold
Self-published authors on KDP earn significantly more per copy than traditionally published authors at the same list price. Here is exactly what KDP pays.
| Format | KDP Royalty | Example Earnings | vs. Traditional |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBook ($2.99–$9.99) | 70% | ~$3.49 at $4.99 | vs 25% traditional |
| eBook (other prices) | 35% | ~$5.25 at $14.99 | Priced outside 70% tier |
| Paperback (250 pages) | 60% minus print cost | ~$5.14 at $14.99 | vs ~$1.50 traditional |
| Hardcover | 60% minus print cost | ~$6.50 at $24.99 | vs ~$2.50 traditional |
For a complete breakdown of self-publishing costs and ROI calculations, see the self-publishing cost guide.
Publishing on Amazon With Complete Confidence
These are not sales promises. They are the operating terms every Columbia Publication author receives.
100% Rights & Royalties
Amazon KDP grants Amazon a distribution licence only. Columbia Publication retains no rights and no royalty percentage. You keep 100% of every sale from the moment the book goes live. One flat fee covers everything, permanently.
KDP File Approval Guaranteed
Every file we produce is preflighted against KDP's current technical specifications before submission. If KDP rejects a file due to a specification error on our part, we fix it immediately at no charge. No delays, no extra cost, no author involvement in technical corrections.
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
One clear price, everything included. No hidden add-ons. No scope creep charges. No ongoing platform fees after publication. The price quoted before starting is exactly what you pay, with no exceptions and no surprises.
From Raw Manuscript to Amazon Bestseller
in Under 5 Months
Four Editions. One Author. Every Result Verifiable on Amazon.
“Honestly, it was awesome. The team handled everything step by step and kept me in the loop the entire time. I never felt lost or overwhelmed — which was really important for me since this was my first time publishing. The biggest thing for me was how easy they made the whole process. They took care of the complicated parts and made it simple for me to just focus on my book.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon KDP Publishing
Every Service Your Amazon Book Might Need
Publishing on Amazon professionally requires more than one step. Each service is available individually or as part of a full publishing package.
Full Book Publishing
End-to-end publishing from manuscript to global distribution. KDP and IngramSpark both set up as standard.
View publishing serviceCover Design
Custom genre-matched cover designed and tested at Amazon thumbnail size. CMYK print and RGB digital files delivered to KDP specification.
View cover designBook Editing & Proofreading
Developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading by genre-specialist editors. The foundation of every 5-star Amazon book.
View editing servicePrint on Demand & Distribution
KDP and IngramSpark setup for global retail distribution to 40,000+ retailers and library systems worldwide.
View distribution serviceBook Marketing Services
Amazon Advertising, launch strategy, Amazon SEO and long-term sales campaigns. Builds consistent sales velocity after launch.
View marketing serviceAudiobook Publishing
Professional narration and distribution to Audible, Amazon and 40+ audio platforms. Reaches readers your print edition never will.
View audiobook serviceResearching your options? Read our Amazon KDP guide 2026, the self-publishing cost guide or compare the best self-publishing companies.
