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In this informative piece, we explore the top five reasons Amazon KDP books commonly get rejected and how to effectively fix these issues to ensure a smoother publishing experience 🚀.
1. **Cover Margins**: Proper formatting of cover margins is crucial for approval. Make sure your cover design fits within Amazon’s guidelines. You can find useful Amazon KDP cover templates here:
https://greggottfried.com/kdp-covers
2. **Copyright/Trademark Issues**: Be cautious of any content that could breach copyright or trademark regulations. Always ensure that your material is original or properly licensed.
3. **Author/Contributor Name**: Sometimes, rejections stem from errors related to the author’s name or inconsistencies in contributor details. If you’re unsure, consider using your initials as a simple solution.
4. **Disappointing Customer Experience**: Amazon also checks if your book meets customer expectations in terms of quality and professionalism.
5. **Title/Subtitle**: Ensure that your title and subtitle are clear and accurately reflect the book’s content. This helps avoid confusion during the review process.
By familiarizing yourself with these common pitfalls, you can enhance your chances of a successful upload. For a full guide on how to navigate the Amazon KDP process, make sure to watch the full Amazon KDP Tutorial (link excluded as per guidelines).
These tips are especially valuable for beginners who are new to Amazon KDP but can also be beneficial for experienced authors facing rejections.
By Greg Gottfried