How to prepare a coloring book for KDP

Choose the intended reader, trim size, drawing complexity and whether characters recur. Write a scene list with enough variety that pages do not feel like minor variations of the same drawing. Avoid branded characters or other material you do not have rights to use.

Review the free scene plan in SuperEbook before drawing. Finn and Ollie is a real example of a small storybook-style project, with twelve drawings, recurring characters and captions. Its exported interior has 32 pages; drawing count and print page count are different measures.

• Inspect each drawing for stray marks, awkward joins and spaces too small to color.
• Check character appearance across pages rather than only looking at thumbnails.
• Inspect margins, page order, caption placement and blank backs in the interior PDF.
• Check the cover wrap against the final interior page count, trim and paper choice.

Printing cost depends on specifications, including page count and trim. As checked in Amazon's US black-and-white paperback table, a 120-page large-trim interior costs $3.04 per copy to print. Your royalty also depends on the applicable marketplace and royalty tier; it is not the same calculation as an ebook royalty.

Use Amazon's current calculator and requirements before setting a list price. The linked schedule can change, and distribution choices can change the amount you receive.

KDP distinguishes AI-generated content from AI-assisted editing and asks you to disclose generated images. Complete those questions accurately when uploading your files. Review the online preview and a physical proof for cropping, contrast and the experience of actually coloring a page.

Correct the source project, re-export and inspect the revised files before publishing. Software-generated files do not remove the platform's review or your responsibility for content quality.