Amazon KDP.
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon’s free self-publishing platform that lets you publish your own ebooks and paperbacks — and sell them to millions of readers worldwide, including the UK.
💡 No publisher required. Keep up to 70% of royalties.
📍 Fully available in the UK
🌐 Global reach through Amazon.co.uk, .com, .ca, .in, etc.
🎯 Great for authors, freelancers, students, educators, and creatives
Can You Publish.
| Format | Description | Available via |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle eBook | Digital book for Kindle readers/apps | Amazon Kindle Store |
| Paperback | Print-on-demand physical book | Amazon (UK + worldwide) |
| Hardcover | Print-on-demand hardback | Amazon (limited availability) |
| Low-Content Books | Notebooks, planners, journals | Amazon (paperback only) |
How Do You Earn.
You earn royalties every time your book is sold.
| Format | Royalty % | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| eBook | 35% or 70% | 70% for books priced £1.99–£9.99 |
| Paperback | 60% – printing cost | Amazon subtracts printing fees |
| Hardcover | 60% – printing cost | Higher print cost |
| Kindle Unlimited | Pages Read = Revenue | Paid monthly from KU fund |
How to Start in the UK.
Step 1: Sign Up
- Go to: https://kdp.amazon.com
- Log in with your Amazon UK account or create one
Step 2: Set Up Your Account
- Add UK bank details for payment (you’ll get paid via bank transfer)
- Add tax info (fill out the online W-8BEN form — easy and automatic)
Step 3: Create Your Book
You’ll need:
- Title & subtitle
- Author name
- Manuscript (Word or PDF)
- Book cover (JPEG or PNG)
- Book description
- Keywords & categories
- Price (in GBP or USD)
Tools like Canva, BookBolt, or Atticus can help design interiors and covers.
Step 4: Publish
- Choose territories (UK, US, Global)
- Choose pricing (e.g. £4.99 for Kindle, £8.99 for paperback)
- Click “Publish” — your book goes live in 24–72 hours
Example Earnings from the UK
| Format | Price | Royalty | Monthly Sales | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle eBook | £4.99 | ~£3.40 | 100 | £340 |
| Paperback | £8.99 | ~£2.50 | 100 | £250 |
| Journal | £6.99 | ~£1.80 | 200 | £360 |
👉 Passive income grows with more books and niches.
Popular Niches for UK Creators
For eBooks:
- Self-help
- Fiction (romance, crime, fantasy)
- Children’s books
- Study guides (GCSE, A-Level)
- Poetry
For Low-Content Books:
- Planners (UK school calendars, daily to-do)
- Budget journals (pound-based)
- Coloring books
- Guestbooks
- Fitness trackers
Where is Your Book Sold.
✅ Amazon.co.uk (UK)
✅ Amazon.com (US)
✅ Amazon.de (Germany)
✅ Amazon.in (India)
✅ Kindle Unlimited (if enrolled)
You get paid in GBP directly to your UK bank.
Tips for UK Success on KDP
- Use British English spelling and grammar for UK audience
- Price smartly (Kindle sweet spot: £1.99–£5.99)
- Target UK-specific topics (like UK school holidays, NHS, GCSE)
- Design A4 and A5 interiors for local paper size
- Invest in a professional-looking cover
- Promote via TikTok, Instagram, BookTok, and Facebook groups (UK authors)
How You Get Paid in the UK
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Payment Method | Bank deposit (no PayPal) |
| Currency | GBP |
| Minimum Payout | £0.35 |
| Frequency | Monthly (60 days after sale) |
| Tax | 0% withheld if W-8BEN form completed |
Pros & ❌ Cons for UK Users
Pros
- No upfront cost
- Global distribution via Amazon UK
- UK tax-compliant
- Royalties paid in GBP
- Ideal for authors, teachers, creatives.
