KDP Select: How the publishing platform works in Germany

Kindle Direct Publishing is also the most important platform for self-publishing eBooks in Germany. With KDP Select, there is a special additional service that we explain below.

A closed universe: KDP Select demands exclusivity.

Amazon dominates the world of books. This is due in no small part to the fact that many authors opt for the shopping giant via KDP Select.

KDP Select in Germany: these are the pros and cons

The features of KDP Select read as follows:

• KDP Select is available to all authors free of charge. Important: By signing up, you are no longer eligible to offer your work digitally on other platforms. Thus, you can only take advantage of KDP Select if you commit exclusively to Amazon.
• This agreement runs for 90 days. After that, you are free to decide whether to continue participating in KDP Select.
• In return, thanks to KDP Select, your work will automatically appear on Kindle Unlimited and in the Kindle Lending Library (KOLL). Your visibility can increase significantly as a result.
• With KDP Select, you can also receive 70 percent royalties from sales in Japan, Brazil, and India.
• Only with KDP Select are you also able to choose special promotions for your eBook. So you can set up countdown deals with reduced prices or even offer your work for free for a few days.
• Successful authors also have the chance to generate additional income through the "All-Star Program."

KDP Select is therefore particularly popular with new, unknown authors, as the program offers the opportunity to make a name for yourself among the target audience. Go to the KDP page this way.