# Kindle Publishing Checklist — Book 1

Generated from `export_kindle.py`. Review and complete before uploading.

EPUB: `kindle/exports/book1-kindle.epub`

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## Front & Back Matter

- [ ] Copyright page — fill in year, pen name, legal text (`kindle/templates/copyright-page.md`)
- [ ] Dedication (optional) — add to front matter if desired
- [ ] Author’s Note (optional) — add to back matter if desired
- [ ] “Also by the Author” page — create `kindle/templates/also-by.md` when applicable
- [ ] Next book preview — append preview chapter to back matter when available

## Metadata

- [ ] Confirm pen name / author name
- [ ] Confirm book title and subtitle
- [ ] Write book description / blurb (for KDP listing)
- [ ] Choose KDP categories (2 allowed)
- [ ] Select 7 keywords for KDP search
- [ ] Set price (consider KU 70% royalty tier: $2.99–$9.99)

## Cover Image

- [ ] Cover image ready (2560×1600px recommended for Kindle)
- [ ] Cover passes KDP image quality checks
- [ ] Run `export_kindle.py --cover path/to/cover.jpg` to embed cover in EPUB

## Quality Checks

- [ ] Open EPUB in Kindle Previewer — check rendering on multiple devices
- [ ] Verify Table of Contents links work
- [ ] Verify chapter breaks (each chapter starts on new page)
- [ ] Verify scene breaks (`* * *`) are centered and styled
- [ ] Check smart quotes, em dashes, ellipses throughout
- [ ] Check first paragraphs are not indented after headings/scene breaks
- [ ] Proofread front and back matter
- [ ] Confirm no `[CONTINUITY FLAG]` markers remain in text

## Upload

- [ ] Log in to KDP (kdp.amazon.com)
- [ ] Create new Kindle eBook
- [ ] Upload EPUB manuscript
- [ ] Upload cover image
- [ ] Fill in metadata (title, description, categories, keywords)
- [ ] Set pricing and royalty
- [ ] Enroll in Kindle Unlimited (KDP Select)
- [ ] Preview and publish