You get a personalized structure check and interior preview before paying. A text-led book can continue on the $39 path; content the automatic export would drop stays on the scoped $99 path.
Public proof, clearly labeled
Six reproducible QA cases. One named release owner.
We publish what ShipMyBook actually tested, including where automation stops.
These are ShipMyBook-run demonstrations, not customer testimonials. They prove the tested workflow only; they do not claim Amazon acceptance, sales, or income.
ShipMyBook internal QA demo
Fiction outline approval gate
Input
A synthetic fiction brief requesting six chapters.
Observed result
The contract run produced six outline items and kept written chapters at zero until approval.
Boundary
This checks gating and version behavior, not prose quality or story continuity.
Reproduction record
Rights-cleared source
ShipMyBook-written synthetic premise; no customer text or copyrighted book was used.
Get a free preflight on the real blocker in front of you.
This pilot is for authors planning to publish within 120 days. It is a free diagnostic, not a free finished release, favorable review, or KDP guarantee.
Free publishing tools
Choose the check your book needs now.
Pick the file, format, or KDP issue in front of you. Every check shows a free result before payment.
Seven files and five tools still do not prove your book is ready.
A polished cover can have the wrong spine. A valid-looking EPUB can have a broken reading order. A clean Word file can hide comments, tracked changes, and weak chapter structure.
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Upload rejection
Translate the platform message into the exact file, page, margin, or metadata change to make next.
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Version drift
Keep manuscript, cover, metadata, store copy, and sample pages tied to one approved release.
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Tool switching
Stop moving one title through a formatter, validator, keyword sheet, bio writer, and launch checklist.
Before 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.
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Missing or wrong bleed
A cover that needs bleed can fail KDP checks if the required 0.125 in is missing. The calculator builds the full wrap with bleed included.
Keep writing, checking, and release tied to one version.
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Check
Calculate or inspect your own cover, DOCX, EPUB, or rejection message for free.
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Lock
Choose the manuscript version, trim, audience, and publishing target that belong together.
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Release
Download checked files, store copy, reader sample, and launch materials as one package.
One book release pass
Everything tied to the version you approve.
The $39 pass is for one approved, text-led book — 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.
✓ EPUB and print-ready interior PDF
✓ Full-wrap cover dimensions and export check
✓ Metadata consistency report
✓ Amazon description, keyword and category candidates
✓ Author bio, sample page, and social launch assets
✓ Re-export the same title for 60 days
Non-customer workflow illustration: one approved manuscript feeds the ebook, print interior, and full-wrap cover deliverables.
Free check, then one clear paid path
Start free. Pay $39 for a text-led release or $99 for complex layout.
Annual $169 and $399 workspaces stay secondary until you are managing several finished titles.
Free manuscript preflight
Inspect the finished DOCX in your browser and see the release risks before checkout.
Share guidance while the manuscript stays private.
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 — from the guided writer or your uploaded DOCX — 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.
ShipMyBook
Bring an idea or a manuscript. Leave with one release.
Build a draft with checkpoints or inspect the file you already have. You see the book and its release risks before any checkout appears.
