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KDP cover template: how to build a cover file Amazon accepts the first time
A KDP cover template is not decoration — it is a spec. Here is how to generate one, what every zone means, and the mistakes that trigger a rejection.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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Ebook cover size and KDP cover dimensions, explained in plain numbers
The exact pixel sizes, aspect ratio and file limits Amazon expects for Kindle and paperback covers, plus why 1.6:1 is the only ratio worth using.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
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Book cover design tips that actually move copies
Nine cover decisions that measurably affect click-through, ranked by how much difference they make to a self-published title.
July 10, 2026 · 8 min read
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Choosing book cover fonts: what works, what dates, and what to avoid
Typography does more genre signalling than the artwork. A practical guide to pairing, sizing and licensing fonts for a book cover.
July 14, 2026 · 7 min read