Why I Also Publish Through Amazon (KDP)
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss While Amazon (through its KDP platform) wasn’t my first choice for publishing ( see my earlier post about IngramSpark ), it has turned out to be an excellent option for families wanting to buy books. IngramSpark connects my books with Canadian libraries and bookstores all over the world, which matters to me long-term, but Amazon makes them more affordable and easier to access right now for everyone to enjoy. Libraries have budgets for books, so we always say be sure to check their shelves first! What Kindle Direct Publishing Does Well For anyone exploring self-publishing, there are a few things KDP does particularly well: Instant previewing As soon as you upload a file, you can see exactly how it will print and fix any issues right away, such as margins, text alignment, or image placement. This is not the case for IngramSpark - you have to wait to see an eproof som...