What is Amazon KDP and how does it work?

Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is Amazon’s self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish digital and paperback books without a traditional publisher. It gives writers full control over their content, pricing, and royalties. The process of publishing a book on amazon through KDP is simple—you upload your manuscript, design a cover, and add book details. Once submitted, Amazon reviews the book and makes it available on Kindle and global marketplaces. Authors earn royalties whenever readers purchase or download their book.