You've written your book with AI. Now you want to publish it on Amazon KDP. This guide covers everything from manuscript formatting to legal requirements for AI-assisted content.
Step 1: Export Your Manuscript
YourNovel.app exports directly to DOCX and PDF formats. For Amazon KDP, you'll want the DOCX format — it gives you the most control over formatting.
Step 2: Format for KDP Requirements
Amazon KDP has specific formatting requirements:
- Margins: 0.25 inch minimum for eBooks, varies for print (depends on page count)
- Font: Use a standard serif font (Garamond, Georgia, or Times New Roman) at 11-12pt for body text
- Chapter headings: H1 formatting with page breaks before each chapter
- Front matter: Title page, copyright page, dedication (optional), table of contents
- Back matter: About the author, other books by the author
Step 3: AI Content Disclosure
Amazon's current policy (2026): AI-assisted content is allowed, but you must disclose AI involvement during the publishing process. Amazon does NOT require disclosure on the book itself — only in the publishing dashboard.
Key points:
- You own 100% commercial rights to content generated with YourNovel.app paid plans
- AI-assisted content is permitted across all KDP categories
- Amazon's review process checks for quality, not AI detection
- Low-quality, mass-produced AI content may be flagged or removed
Step 4: Cover Design
Your book needs a professional cover. Options:
- Canva: Free/paid templates specifically for KDP dimensions
- 99designs: Professional covers from $299
- Fiverr: Budget covers from $20-100
- AI-generated covers: Tools like Midjourney or DALL-E (check KDP policies for AI-generated images)
Step 5: Metadata Optimization
KDP metadata determines discoverability:
- Title: Include your main keyword naturally
- Subtitle: Use for secondary keywords
- Description: 4,000 characters max — use HTML formatting for emphasis
- Keywords: 7 keyword phrases per book (use long-tail keywords)
- Categories: Choose 2 categories — as specific as possible
Step 6: Pricing Strategy
For eBooks:
- $2.99-9.99: 70% royalty rate
- $0.99-2.98 or $10+: 35% royalty rate
For most AI-written fiction, $3.99-4.99 is the sweet spot for new authors.
Step 7: Launch Checklist
- [ ] Manuscript formatted and proofread
- [ ] Cover designed and uploaded (2560×1600px for eBook)
- [ ] Title, subtitle, and description optimized
- [ ] 7 keyword phrases selected
- [ ] 2 categories chosen
- [ ] AI disclosure completed in dashboard
- [ ] Price set
- [ ] Preview checked in KDP Previewer
Publishing Timeline
From AI book generation to live on Amazon:
- Generate book with YourNovel.app: 4-8 hours
- Review and edit: 2-4 hours
- Format for KDP: 1-2 hours
- Cover design: 1-24 hours (depending on method)
- Upload and publish: 1 hour
- Amazon review: 24-72 hours
Total: Your book can be live on Amazon within 1 week.
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Part of the Complete Guide to Writing a Novel with AI series.