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A Tip I Wish Every Author Knew Before Publishing on Amazon KDP
One mistake I see many authors make is assuming:
“If my eBook looks good, my paperback will too.”
Unfortunately, Kindle and print books are built very differently.
Here’s what often catches authors off guard:
🔹 eBooks are reflowable: readers can change font size
🔹 Paperbacks are fixed layout: spacing, margins & trim size matter
🔹 A file that works for Kindle can fail completely in print
🔹 Reader complaints usually come from print layout issues, not the story
What professionals do differently:
✔ Separate formatting for eBook & paperback
✔ Proper margins and gutters for print
✔ Clean chapter breaks & consistent styles
✔ Files tested before upload, not after rejection
I share this here because Skool is about learning together, not gatekeeping information. As someone working hands-on with KDP and digital/print books, I’m happy to drop practical insights that help authors avoid costly mistakes.
👉 Author question:
Are you planning to publish eBook only, paperback only, or both?
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A Tip I Wish Every Author Knew Before Publishing on Amazon KDP
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