EBOOK PUBLISHING CHECKLIST — BESPOKE BOOKS
Reviewed September 6, 2026. Check current retailer requirements before uploading.

[ ] Manuscript reviewed; chapters in the correct order.
[ ] EPUB opens correctly in Kindle Previewer or on a device.
[ ] Title and author name match the cover and retailer listing.
[ ] Cover is readable at thumbnail size.
[ ] Uploaded KDP cover follows current specifications (JPEG/TIFF; ideal 1600 wide x 2560 high).
[ ] Description explains the character, conflict, stakes, and genre without spoiling the ending.
[ ] Up to seven relevant keyword phrases are prepared.
[ ] Categories match the book's content.
[ ] Necessary rights for text and images are checked.
[ ] AI-generated text, images, or translations are disclosed as required by KDP.
[ ] Price and territories are selected.
[ ] Retailer preview is checked before submission.

AI-created content remains AI-generated under KDP guidance even after substantial editing.
Consider the manuscript and cover separately. Provenance records do not replace disclosure.
This checklist covers ebooks. Print editions require separate formatting and a print cover.
You upload through your retailer account; retailer review and approval remain separate.

Official content guidance: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200635600
Official cover guidance: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200645690
Full walkthrough: https://www.bespokebookstore.com/guides/publish-novel-amazon-kdp