Title setup charges are one-time “pre-press” charges paid by the publisher each time a new title is submitted to KDP.

The amount of the title setup charge is based on the format in which the title is submitted (digital file or hardcopy scan), and the total number of pages in the book.

Title setup costs are determined by multiplying the number of pages times the appropriate per page charge plus the appropriate cover charge.

	Digital Cover	$50.00	Digital Text	$0.15
	Scan Cover	$75.00	Scan Text	$0.25

Example: 224 page digital book = $50.00 + 224 x $0.15 = $83.60 for setup.

 

Note: Setup charges include a proof copy of the bookblock and cover. Proof copy will be unbound and contain the appropriate trim marks for the bookblock size. Additional or subsequent proof copies will be charged at $30.00 each.