See the KDP Select Terms and Conditions for complete exclusivity requirements. If the digital version of your book appears to be available for pre-order, for sale, or for free elsewhere (such as on your website or blog, or a third party’s website), then it is not eligible for KDP Select.Īdding new content (such as bonus content, author’s commentary section, etc.) to a book that is available elsewhere will not satisfy the exclusivity requirements.

“When you enroll a book in KDP Select, you’re committing to making the digital format of that book available exclusively through KDP while it’s enrolled in the program.Īll content enrolled in KDP Select must remain for sale through the Kindle Store only. This limit applies to any platform or service you might use to promote your book.Īmazon’s explanation of Kindle Direct Publishing Select (KDPS) digital (ebook) exclusivity is quite clear: There is also a restriction on the amount of free sample content you can offer, even on your website. You cannot offer your ebook in any file format on any other ebook retailer. It does not apply to paperback, hardcover, or audiobook versions of your title. It is important to note that Amazon only requires exclusivity for your Kindle ebook version. However, Amazon KDP Select requires that you grant Amazon exclusive selling rights for your ebook.

The standard KDP option allows you to publish your ebook on Amazon, but you are free to decide on its distribution. There is no restriction about offering part or all of your ebook on your author’s website. You can also offer your book for free on other retailers. You can sell your ebook through any other book retailer, as well as with Amazon Kindle. What’s the difference between KDP and KDP Select?Īmazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is non-exclusive publishing.

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