Publishing a book on Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) typically takes between 3 to 10 business days to be reviewed and go live after submission. For eBooks, the usual review and publishing time is about 24 to 72 hours, while paperbacks and hardcovers might take a few days to a couple of weeks depending on factors like book type and completeness of submission. Pre-orders require the final manuscript to be submitted at least 72 hours before the launch date. Overall, if the manuscript is ready and correctly formatted, a book can often be live within a few days, but delays may occur if issues are found that require fixes.
More detailed preparation steps, such as editing, cover design, and formatting, can extend the entire self-publishing process from a few days to several months depending on the author’s timeline and resources.
