The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/ivyhang09241

Want to publish hardcover books on Amazon KDP? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to design and publish a beautiful hardcover prompted journal—like my gratitude journal for kids—and you can apply these same skills to any type of journal or book! Learn the key differences between paperback and hardcover publishing, how to use Canva to design your cover and interior, and uncover a bonus interior design tip I’ve never shared before! If you’ve been struggling to get your KDP hardcover book published, this video is all you need. :)

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES & LINKS (MENTIONED IN VIDEO):

Canva - Claim Your 30-Day FREE Canva Pro Trial:
https://partner.canva.com/6bMOQK

Self Publishing Titans - KDP Keywords, Research, & Analytics Tools (Free & Paid options):
https://affiliates.selfpublishingtita...

Amazon KDP Cover Calculator:
https://kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator

Amazon KDP Help Page on Trim Size, Bleed & Margins: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/top...

Amazon KDP Help Page on Hard Cover Books:
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/top...

OTHER VIDEO TUTORIALS ON AMAZON KDP PUBLISHING:

Create & Sell Your Own Coloring Book on Amazon KDP - Step by Step Tutorial:
   • Create & Sell Your Own Coloring Book:...  

Create a Children's Book to Sell on Amazon KDP - Step by Step Tutorial:
   • Create a Children's Book to Sell on A...  

Can You Use Canva for Publishing on Amazon KDP? | Canva's Licensing & Copyrights Explained:
   • Can You Use Canva for Publishing on A...  

How to Boost Your Amazon KDP Sales:
   • How to Boost your Amazon KDP Sales - ...  

Create Puzzle Books with Book Bolt:
   • How to Create a Puzzle Book FAST for ...  

OTHER KDP TOOLS & RESOURCES:

The Publisher's Vault - Membership for Coloring Book Graphics (B/W and color!):
https://089654778--hhpurchases.thrive...

Fiverr - Freelancing Marketplace to Hire Illustrators (Use discount code IVYHANG for 10% off your first purchase):
https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=9960...

Book Bolt - Get 20% off Book Bolt by using discount code: ivyhang
https://bookbolt.io/2508.html

Creative Fabrica:
https://www.creativefabrica.com/ref/6...

BUY ME A COFFEE:

Donations - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ivyhang

#amazonkdp #canva #kdp #kdppublishing #gratitudejournal #hardcoverbooks #canvatips

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction
00:50 Key Differences between Hardcover vs. Paperback
02:37 Step 1 - Decide on Book Specifications
03:41 Step 2 - How To Set Up Interior Pages
10:28 Step 3 - How to Design Your Interior Pages + Bonus Tip!
23:02 Step 4 - How to Set up Your Cover Template
25:15 Step 5 - How to Design Your Book Cover
31:55 Step 6 - Publish Your Hardcover Book on Amazon KDP

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase and/ or subscribe, at no additional cost to you. I will always only recommend products that I have personally used and liked. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content like this one.

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel are for educational and entertainment purposes only. All advice and guidance provided are based solely on my personal experience and opinion. There is no guarantee of success or revenue generation using the techniques and ideas discussed in these videos. Your success level will depend on many factors including your ability to dedicate time and resources as well as varying experiences and skillsets.