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019: My KDP Process For Self-Publishing a Short Fiction Book Part 1

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019: My KDP Process For Self-Publishing a Short Fiction Book Part 1 Kevin Brandt

- Discusses the process of publishing a book, specifically Peering in the Darkness.

- Steps include manuscript formatting, KDP Bookshelf entry, setting details, and creating a book cover.

- Manuscript formatting tips:

  - Use the KDP template and modify in Word.

  - Use a larger screen and multiple pages view.

  - Ensure proper margins, wider on the inside.

  - Handle bleed carefully.

  - Utilize section breaks for formatting changes.

  - Use automatic Table of Contents and page/word counting.

  - Match page size with KDP bookshelf settings.

  - Choose easy-to-read fonts, avoid default fonts.

  - Consider the impact of images on printing costs and adjust accordingly.

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