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Amazon KDP Explained - My Experiences and Best Advice | Self-Publishing with That Jamie Bloke

You’ve finished the book. You’ve survived the edits. You think the hard part is over... then you open the Amazon KDP dashboard. Between tax forms, trim sizes, and the "rent vs. own" ISBN debate, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in data. In this video, I’m breaking down the beast that is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Having navigated the launch of my One Epic Year trilogy, I’m sharing the systems, the mistakes, and the "in the trenches" truths I wish I’d known before Book One. KDP is the easiest platform to get onto, but the hardest to master. Let’s make sure your launch isn’t just "good enough"—let’s make it professional. What’s Inside: 0:00 - The Reality of the KDP Dashboard 1:35 - What is Amazon KDP? (The Benefits) 2:33 - Setting Up Your Account & The Tax Paperwork Trap 3:22 - eBook vs. Paperback vs. Hardcover Strategy 4:17 - The ISBN Debate: Free vs. Paid 5:21 - Uploading & Formatting (Pro Tip: Use the Previewer!) 6:48 - Keywords & Categories: How to Actually Get Found 8:05 - Pricing & Royalties Breakdown 9:53 - KDP Select & Kindle Unlimited: Is Exclusivity Worth It? 11:28 - Amazon A+ Content: Making Your Page Look "Pro" 12:22 - Marketing & Momentum 13:26 - The Honest Pros & Cons of KDP 🔗 Essential Links: Check out the "One Epic Year" Trilogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DY8BY3H... Join my ARC Team for early access to new releases: https://forms.gle/1gpTk6bHF5uJ5PQK8 My Author Website & Resources: thatjamiebloke.com 3 Key Takeaways for New Authors: Don't Rush the Paperwork: Especially the W-8BEN tax form if you're a UK author selling into the US. Get it right so you actually get paid. Keywords are Silent Salesmen: Stop using generic terms like "thriller." Use long-tail phrases like "genre-blending British mystery" to match how readers actually search. Hardcovers Aren't Just for Show: Even at a higher price point (£19.99), readers value premium editions. Don't leave money on the table by skipping the hardcover. Enjoyed this deep dive? Hit the LIKE button to help other authors find this guide. SUBSCRIBE for more honest, "no-sh*t" advice on building a career as an indie author. #AmazonKDP #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #KindleDirectPublishing #BookMarketing #AuthorTips #KDPSelect #OneEpicYear I’m James Anderson — the mad bastard behind the One Epic Year trilogy. I proved you don’t need permission to write, publish, and actually sell your own book. Subscribe if you’re serious about writing (or just love watching someone pull off the impossible). Daily chaos, writing tips & behind-the-scenes →   / that_jamiebloke   Grab One Epic Year - Day by Day here → https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHQ8K41S Or, if you want to all in get the complete series in a trilogy here → https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DY8BY3HB Let’s go make something epic. Want to write and publish your own novel? Subscribe for weekly tips, behind-the-scenes, and author life insights. LET’S CONNECT: Instagram →   / that_jamiebloke   TikTok →   / that_jamiebloke   Questions? Drop a comment. #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #HowToWriteABook #AuthorTube #BookTube #WritingTips #WritersOfInstagram #BookTok #IndiePublishing #AmWriting #AmEditing #BookMarketing #AmazonKDP #WritersCommunity #WritingMotivation #WriteThatBook #OneEpicYear #ThatJamieBloke #MadBastardEnergy #IndieAuthorLife