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Words18,450+
Chapters1β50+
Trim size6 Γ 9" / 5.5 Γ 8.5"
Print engine300 DPI PDF
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Samples we made for this page. Not customer titles, and not Amazon sales claims.
How it works
Three steps from your idea to a checked release.
Tell us the idea
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Everything tied to the version you approve.
The $39 pass is for one approved, text-led book β whether it began in the guided writer or as your uploaded DOCX. It replaces a pile of disconnected final-mile subscriptions. Use the royalty calculator to estimate your break-even point: retailer share, delivery fees, print costs, and taxes vary by format and market.
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- Re-export the same title for 60 days
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6Γ9 Trim CheckBefore you upload
Three common risks to check before KDP upload.
Each one is checkable in the browser before you pay for anything. These checks reduce preparation risk; Amazon still decides acceptance.
01KDP Bleed Rejection
Cover wrap and bleed are wrong
A KDP cover wrap is the single continuous spread that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover. Calculating from an unverified draft page count shifts the spine panel. For Amazon KDP, calculate exact spine width (page count Γ 0.002252 in for white paper) plus 0.125 in bleed on all outer edges before placing cover art.
Auto 300 DPI Full-Wrap PDF
Calculate the cover wrap 02Cryptic Error Codes
KDP rejected the upload
A KDP manuscript upload rejection is a formatting failure triggered during automated pre-check, commonly caused by un-embedded fonts, missing margin gutters (0.375 in to 0.75 in depending on page count), or unflattened transparency. Paste your rejection message into our decoder for the exact fix.
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The EPUB will not open
An EPUB validation error is a package specification failure where the mimetype is compressed, META-INF/container.xml is missing, or the OPF spine reading order is empty. Validate and inspect your EPUB structure directly in the browser before submitting to Amazon KDP, Apple Books, or Kobo.
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Free book launch timeline planner
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KDP cover calculator for exact spine and full wrap size.
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Choose a KDP book size before margins and cover geometry.
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Estimate book pages from the choices that actually change layout.
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KDP keyword checker for the seven fields Amazon reads.
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KDP royalty calculator: what one sale actually pays you.
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Multi-platform royalty compare: what one sale pays per store.
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KDP weekly quota checker: stay under the title limit.
Free KDP manuscript template
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Free 6 Γ 9 KDP template
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Find the patterns readers call AI slop β before upload.
Formatting and file validation
Free DOCX preflight
KDP book formatter preflight for your Word manuscript.
Private DOCX to EPUB converter
Convert a finished text-led DOCX into a navigable EPUB draft.
Free manuscript release preview
Review modeled KDP file risks before you pay for release files.
Interactive ebook typography preview
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Interactive release checklist
A book formatting checklist for the files you will actually upload.
Validation, metadata, and recovery
Private EPUB validator online
EPUB validator online for the file you plan to publish.
Browser-only print PDF preflight
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Free book image DPI checker
Book image DPI checker for the size you will actually print.
Free KDP metadata checklist
Check KDP book metadata against the cover before upload.
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Platform metadata check before the same files go to many stores.
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Twenty single-owner workspaces. Client invitations, approvals, teams, and white-label reports are not live.
Choose Publisher StudioShare the useful public step
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Every public tool and guide includes direct share actions. Private project sources remain inside the signed-in workspace and are never attached to those public links.
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Copy or post a public tool or guide in English, Chinese, or Spanish
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Download a cover guide and hand the exact dimensions to a designer
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Share the KDP checklist without exposing a private source file
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Use the contact form for a professional collaboration pilot request
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the DOCX I upload?
The first inspection runs in your browser. You choose the exact file and version, see structural and KDP risks, and only create a private project when you explicitly continue.
Does a free check guarantee KDP approval?
No. It catches modeled file and structure risks and gives you a concrete next step. Amazon controls final acceptance, account, and marketplace decisions.
Does ShipMyBook write the book for me?
It can create a guided AI first draft after you approve the outline, or start from the finished DOCX you wrote. AI output still requires your editorial, factual, rights, and KDP disclosure review before publication.
Can I sell the release files on Amazon KDP?
The files are prepared for KDP upload, but Amazon still controls final acceptance, ranking, and account decisions. You remain responsible for rights, metadata, and any required AI-content disclosure.
What is the difference between the free check and the $39 release?
The free check shows issues and a personalized route. The $39 pass produces the release package for one confirmed, text-led book β from the guided writer or your uploaded DOCX β and keeps re-exports open for 60 days.
I already wrote most of the book. Can I still use this?
Yes, and that is the strongest starting point. Upload the DOCX for a free inspection of modeled release risks, then pay only when the release files need producing.
What is the refund policy?
Unstarted orders can be refunded within 14 days by emailing contact@shipmybook.com. Because digital work can begin immediately, eligibility depends on whether processing or delivery has begun. See the refund policy for details.
How is the KDP paperback spine width calculated?
Multiply the final page count by the paper factor: 0.002252 in for white paper, 0.0025 for cream, 0.002347 for premium color. The cover calculator applies these automatically.
What is full bleed and when does KDP require it?
Bleed is the extra 0.125 inches of artwork trimmed off each outside edge. KDP requires it when images or backgrounds touch the page edge, and the cover always needs it.
Should I choose standard or premium color?
Standard color suits minimal color use, like a few accent images. Premium color is for full-color interiors such as picture books and photo-heavy cookbooks, and it costs more per page.
Can I change files after a $39 release starts?
The release package targets one confirmed scope: the previewed book or an accepted repair. Re-exports stay open for 60 days after payment, and the free browser checks remain available before you pay.
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