DEJOHNETTE PUBLISHING GROUP - KDP BOOK PUBLISHER
"Your Story. Professionally Published. Made Simple."
Navigate the complexities of self-publishing with a dedicated partner. We streamline the entire process, so you can focus on
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Professional Editing Services
Our experienced editors offer comprehensive editing services, including proofreading, copyediting, and substantive editing. We have extensive experience working with both fiction and non-fiction content and can help you take your writing to the next level.
Manuscript Critiques
Our team of professional writers can provide detailed feedback on your manuscript, including strengths and weaknesses, areas for improvement, and suggestions for revisions. Our critiques are designed to help you improve your writing and create a polished, marketable manuscript.
Ghostwriting Services
If you have a great idea for a book but don't have the time, experience, or desire to write it yourself, our ghostwriting services can help. We work closely with you to develop your idea, create an outline, and write a book that reflects your vision and style.
Blog Writing and Management
We offer comprehensive blog writing and management services, including content creation, editing, and publication. Our team of experienced writers can help you create high-quality blog content that engages your audience and drives traffic to your website.
Website Content Development
We specialize in creating high-quality website content that attracts and engages your target audience. Our team of experienced writers can help you develop content for your website that reflects your brand voice and message and drives conversions.
Social Media Management
We offer comprehensive social media management services, including content creation, scheduling, and posting. Our team of experienced writers can help you create engaging social media content that builds your brand and drives traffic to your website.
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- "Darno has the professional acumen and publishing know-how to bring an author's idea to life. His services are a good fit for beginning authors and those looking to self-publish memoirs."
Tammy Spears - Poetry Pantry LLC / La Porte, IN
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Beth Holmes - 4Wellness Naturally / Oceanside, CA
- "Darno's life experiences have led him to write a book about those experiences. I can't wait to read it, I know it will be interesting. "
Stephen Ryan - Fetch the Sun / San Diego, CA
- "Fantastic person to work with and amazingly talented writer and publisher!!"
Adrienne Moch - Adrienne Moch/Writing & Editing / San Diego, CA
- "Since Darno has been through the ups and downs of the publishing industry, he provides top-notch support to authors who seek to self-publish. I heartily endorse him as someone who's principled and passionate about helping his clients."
self-publishing with amazon kdp
Step 1: Preparation is Key
Before you even log into KDP, you need to have two things ready:
- Your Final Manuscript: This should be your book's final, edited, and proofread version. It should be formatted correctly with a title page, copyright page, dedication, and table of contents if you want them. The best file format for an ebook is an EPUB file, but you can also use a well-formatted Word document (.docx).
- Your Book Cover: You'll need a high-quality, professional-looking cover. The cover image needs to be the correct size and resolution for KDP. You can create your own, use KDP's free Cover Creator tool, or hire a professional designer.
Step 2: Set Up Your KDP Account
- Create an Account: Go to the KDP website, sign in with your existing Amazon account, or create a new one.
- Complete Your Profile: You will be prompted to complete your account information, including your payment details (bank account for royalties) and tax information. Your account will not be fully active until this is done.
Step 3: Create Your Book Listing
This is where you'll enter all the information about your book that will appear on the Amazon detail page.
- Add a New Title: On your KDP Bookshelf, click "Create" and choose the format you want to publish (e.g., "Kindle eBook," "Paperback," or "Hardcover").
- Enter Book Details:
- Title & Subtitle: The exact title and subtitle of your book.
- Author Name: Your name or pen name.
- Description: This is your book's sales pitch. It should be compelling and written to convince readers to buy your book.
- Publishing Rights: Confirm that you own the rights to the content.
- Keywords: Choose up to seven keywords that readers might use to search for your book.
- Categories: Select the two best Amazon categories for your book.
Step 4: Upload Your Content
This is where you bring your manuscript and cover to life on the platform.
- Upload Manuscript: Upload your prepared manuscript file.
- Upload Cover: Upload your professionally designed cover file.
- Use the Previewer: Do not skip this step. Use the KDP Previewer tool to check your book's appearance on different devices (Kindle, phone, tablet). This is your last chance to catch any formatting errors.
Step 5: Rights & Pricing
In this final section, you'll decide how your book is sold.
- Territories: Choose whether you have worldwide rights to your book or specific territories.
- KDP Select Enrollment: You can enroll your eBook in KDP Select, which offers marketing tools like Kindle Unlimited but requires it to be exclusive to Amazon for 90 days.
- Pricing & Royalties:
- Choose your royalty plan (typically 70% or 35% for eBooks).
- Set your list price.
- You'll see the printing costs for print books and how that affects your royalties.
Step 6: Publish Your Book
Once you have completed all the previous steps and are happy with how everything looks, you're ready to publish.
- Click "Publish": Click the "Publish Your Kindle eBook" or "Publish Your Paperback/Hardcover Book" button.
- Wait for Review: Amazon will manually review your book to ensure it meets their guidelines. This usually takes up to 72 hours.
- Celebrate! Once approved, your book will go live on the Amazon store, and you will receive an email confirmation.
DeJohnette Publishing Group
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded in 2024, DEJOHNETTE PUBLISHING GROUP is dedicated to publishing high-quality books that inspire and entertain readers of all ages. Our team of experienced editors, designers, and marketing professionals works together to bring our authors' stories to life.
Our Mission
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Our Mission
At DEJOHNETTE PUBLISHING GROUP, our mission is to provide a platform for talented writers to share their stories with the world. We believe everyone has a story to tell, and we are committed to helping authors achieve their dreams of becoming published writers..
Our Team
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Our Team
Our team is made up of passionate and creative professionals who are dedicated to the publishing industry. From our editors to our marketing specialists, everyone at DEJOHNETTE PUBLISHING GROUP is committed to ensuring that our authors' books succeed.