This book is enrolled in KDP Select

Noah

This book is enrolled in KDP Select

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This book is enrolled in KDP Select

The book must remain exclusive to Kindle for the remainder of the current 90 day enrollment period regardless of its publishing status. Please click here to see the KDP Select FAQ.

Are you sure you want to unpublish this book?

The text is informing the author that the mentioned book is currently part of the KDP Select program. This means that for the next 90 days, the book must only be available on Kindle and cannot be published on any other platforms. The author is also asked if they are certain about wanting to remove the book from publication.
“This book is enrolled in KDP Select” means that the book is part of the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Select program. This program requires that the book is exclusively available on Kindle for a certain period of time, usually 90 days. During this enrollment period, the book cannot be published or distributed through other platforms or retailers. In exchange for this exclusivity, authors often gain access to promotional opportunities and benefits within the Kindle ecosystem.
If the author unpublishes a book that is enrolled in KDP Select, it means that the book will no longer be available for purchase on Kindle or through the Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owners’ Lending Library programs. Unpublishing the book will also end its exclusivity requirement under KDP Select, which means the author can then choose to publish or distribute the book through other platforms or retailers. However, it’s important to note that unpublishing the book doesn’t remove it from the KDP Select enrollment period. The exclusivity requirement would still apply for the remainder of the current 90-day enrollment period, even if the book is no longer available for purchase on Kindle.

Noah

To change the title and author’s name for a book that has already been published on Kindle, you’ll need to make updates to the book details and republish the book. Here’s how you can do it:

Go to your KDP Bookshelf:
Log in to your Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account and navigate to your Bookshelf where your published book is listed.

Select the Book to Update:
Click on the “…” (ellipsis) button next to the book you want to update, and then select “Edit eBook Details.”

Update Title and Author Name:
In the eBook Details section, you can change the title and author name to the desired values.

Save Changes:
After making the necessary changes, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Save Changes” button.

Republish the Book:
After saving the changes, you’ll be directed to the “Content” tab. Here, upload the updated eBook file (if necessary) and confirm that the content of your book is correct.

Review Details:
Scroll down further to review your book details and make sure everything is accurate and as you want it to appear on Amazon.

Reconfirm Rights:
Check the box to confirm that you have the necessary rights to publish this content.

Publish Your Kindle eBook:
Click the “Publish Your Kindle eBook” button to republish the updated version of your book.

Please note that it may take some time for the changes to reflect on Amazon’s website. Also, be cautious while updating your book details, especially the title and author’s name, as these changes can have an impact on how your book is found by readers. Double-check everything before republishing.

Additionally, if you have a paperback version of the book, you’ll need to make similar updates in your paperback settings and republish the paperback as well, if applicable.

Noah

Let’s compare the processes of republishing a book and updating a book:

Republishing a Book:
Republishing a book means taking down the existing version of the book and publishing it again as a new version. This might be done when you have significant changes to the content, title, cover, or other aspects that warrant treating it as a new edition.

Steps to Republish a Book:

Make changes to your book’s content, title, cover, or other details.
Upload the updated content and cover if needed.
Go through the publishing setup process again, including selecting categories, keywords, pricing, and distribution options.
The republished version will have a new ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) and will be treated as a separate listing.

Updating a Book:
Updating a book involves making changes to certain elements of the book while keeping the same edition and listing. This is typically done for minor corrections, adding new content, or updating book details.

Steps to Update a Book:

Go to your book’s listing on KDP and make changes to the specific elements you need to update, such as book description, keywords, categories, contributors, etc.
Upload an updated manuscript, cover, or other content as necessary.
Save the changes and reconfirm your publishing rights.
The book will remain under the same ASIN and listing, but the updated information will replace the previous version.

Key Differences:

Republishing creates a new edition with a new ASIN and can involve significant changes, while updating keeps the same ASIN and is for minor changes or adjustments.
Republishing might require setting up categories, keywords, and pricing again, while updating focuses on specific changes without reconfiguring everything.
Readers who purchased the previous version will need to buy the new edition if you republish, whereas they’ll automatically receive updated content if you update.

Choosing Between Republishing and Updating:

Republish when there are substantial changes or if you want to rebrand the book significantly.
Update when you have minor corrections, want to add new information, or need to adjust details like keywords or categories.

Both options offer flexibility, but the choice depends on the extent of changes and your publishing goals. Remember that republishing might affect sales rankings and reviews since it’s treated as a new listing.

Noah

When you unpublish a book, it becomes unavailable for purchase on the platform. After making the necessary changes or updates to your book’s content, title, cover, or other details, you can then republish it as a new edition.

Here’s the general sequence of steps:

Unpublish the Book:
Go to your KDP account.
Find the book you want to republish and select the “Unpublish” option.
This will remove the book from sale.

Make Changes or Updates:
Edit the content, title, cover, or any other aspects you want to change.
If you’re making significant changes, you might want to consider whether republishing as a new edition is appropriate.

Prepare for Republishing:
Check that all the changes are in place and you’re ready to proceed.

Start the Publishing Process Again:
Upload the updated content and cover if necessary.
Set up categories, keywords, pricing, and distribution options.

Publish the Book:
Proceed with the publishing process.
Your book will be treated as a new edition with a new ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number).

Remember that republishing a book will create a separate listing for the new edition. This can affect the book’s sales rankings, reviews, and visibility. It’s important to carefully consider whether republishing is the best option based on the extent of changes and your publishing goals. If the changes are relatively minor, updating the book might be a more suitable choice.