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Publish Your Manga on Amazon KDP

Complete guide to self-publish your manga on Amazon. ISBN, formats, pricing, worldwide distribution and sales strategies.

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Free publishing
60%
Royalties
72h
Goes live
15+
Countries

Step-by-step guide to publish on Amazon KDP

1

Prepare your manga for KDP

Before publishing on Amazon KDP, your manga must meet certain technical criteria:

  • Format: High-resolution PDF (minimum 300 DPI)
  • Dimensions: Standard format (e.g. 5" Γ— 8" for manga pocket)
  • Pages: Number of pages between 24 and 828 pages
  • Color: Black and white or color (impacts price)
  • Reading direction: Japanese (right to left) or Western (left to right)

With Bulle.ai: Export your manga directly in KDP-optimized PDF format with one click.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Create a demo version (first chapters) to test before publishing the full manga.

2

Create your Amazon KDP account

Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is free and allows self-publishing:

  1. Go to kdp.amazon.com
  2. Create an account with your Amazon email
  3. Fill in your tax information (W-8BEN for international)
  4. Add your bank details to receive payments
  5. Verify your identity (ID card or passport)

Activation time: 24 to 48 hours to validate your account.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Prepare your ID and tax documents before starting to speed up the process.

3

Configure your book on KDP

Click on "Create a paperback" and fill in the information:

πŸ“– Book details

  • Title: Your manga title
  • Subtitle: Volume 1, Book 1, etc.
  • Author: Your name or pen name
  • Description: Compelling summary (up to 4000 characters)
  • ISBN: Free via KDP or use your own
  • Categories: Comics & Graphic Novels > Manga
  • Keywords: 7 keywords for SEO

πŸ’‘ Tip: Use specific keywords (e.g. "shonen manga action", "fantasy adventure") to improve visibility.

4

Upload your manga and cover

Upload your files in PDF format:

πŸ“„ Interior file

  • PDF of all pages
  • Without the cover
  • Reading direction configured
  • Auto-generated preview

🎨 Cover file

  • PDF with spine calculated by KDP
  • Front + spine + back
  • Template provided by Amazon
  • Safety zones respected

Verification: KDP generates a 3D preview. Check carefully before validating.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Use Bulle.ai to generate a professional cover that meets KDP dimensions.

5

Set price and publish

Configure your distribution and pricing options:

πŸ’° Price calculation

KDP automatically calculates your royalties based on:

  • Print cost: Varies by page count and color/B&W
  • Sale price: You decide (minimum = print cost Γ— 1.4)
  • Royalties: 60% of sale price - print cost

Example for a 200-page B&W manga:

  • Print cost: ~$3.50
  • Recommended sale price: $9.99
  • Royalties per sale: ~$2.50

Distribution: Select Amazon marketplaces (amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.fr, etc.)

Click "Publish". Your manga will be on sale within 72 hours!

πŸ’‘ Tip: Compare with similar manga to set a competitive price.

Why publish your manga on Amazon KDP?

100% free publishing

No registration, upload or distribution fees. Amazon only takes a cut on actual sales.

Worldwide distribution

Sell your manga in 15+ countries via Amazon marketplaces (USA, Japan, Europe, etc.).

High royalties

Earn up to 60% of sale price (minus print costs). Much more than with traditional publishers.

Total control

You decide pricing, distribution, and cover design. Modify your manga anytime.

Frequently asked questions about Amazon KDP publishing

No, Amazon KDP provides a free ISBN for each published book.

However, you can also:

  • Use your own ISBN if you have one
  • Buy an ISBN through official agencies

Advantage of using your own ISBN: You can distribute your manga on other platforms with the same ISBN.

Publishing on KDP is 100% free.

You pay nothing for:

  • Creating your KDP account
  • Uploading your manga
  • Getting a free ISBN
  • Distributing on Amazon

Amazon only takes a percentage on each sale (about 40% + print cost). You receive 60% of sale price - print cost.

After clicking "Publish", your manga goes through automatic verification:

  • Content verification: 24 to 48 hours
  • Going live: 72 hours maximum
  • Worldwide distribution: Up to 5 business days

You'll receive an email when your manga is available for sale.

Yes! KDP allows distribution on all Amazon marketplaces:

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Amazon.com (USA)
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Amazon.co.uk (UK)
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Amazon.fr (France)
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Amazon.de (Germany)
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Amazon.co.jp (Japan)
  • And 10+ other countries

You can choose which countries your manga will be sold in during setup.

Several strategies to increase sales:

  1. Optimize your product page: Catchy title, compelling description, relevant keywords
  2. Promotional pricing: Launch with reduced price (e.g. $4.99) to generate sales and reviews
  3. Social media: Share on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter with excerpts
  4. Amazon Ads: Create sponsored ads (budget from $1/day)
  5. Manga series: Publish multiple volumes to build reader loyalty

Tip: Ask early readers to leave honest reviews on Amazon.

Yes, you can update your manga anytime:

  • Fix typos or errors
  • Improve pages
  • Change the cover
  • Modify the price
  • Add or remove marketplaces

Updates are validated within 72 hours. Readers who bought the old version don't automatically receive the update.

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