Kindle Publishing Guidelines

 

Kindle Publishing Guidelines

These guidelines describe the primary ways publishers, authors, and conversion houses can make their content available for Amazon Kindle devices and applications. The guidelines include suggestions to ensure a smooth conversion and publication process.

Getting Started


General Best Practices


Guidelines for Specific Types of eBooks


Appendices



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