AskTheAuthor

Editors, cover design & publishing

Hand-picked third parties. Use whoever you want — these are the ones we'd send a friend to.

Preferred editors

  • Sarah Hutchinson
    Developmental editor — business, memoir
    Contact
  • David Marquez
    Copy editor — non-fiction
    Contact
  • Anya Roth
    Line editor — narrative non-fiction
    Contact

Cover designAffiliate

We point most first-time authors at 99designs. You run a contest, dozens of designers send concepts, and you pick the one you like. Pricing starts around $300. We earn a small affiliate fee if you sign up through our link.

Start a cover contest on 99designs

Publish to Kindle

No affiliate, no fee — these are just the steps.

  1. 1

    Create a free KDP account at kdp.amazon.com.

  2. 2

    Add a new title — title, subtitle, author, description, categories, and keywords.

  3. 3

    Upload your manuscript file (DOCX or EPUB) and your cover (we recommend a 1600×2560 JPG).

  4. 4

    Set territory rights, pricing, and royalty plan (70% royalty for $2.99–$9.99 USD).

  5. 5

    Submit for review. Most titles go live within 72 hours.