KDP for Canadian Authors: Stop Uploading, Start Building a Publishing Business

🪶 From Idea to Published · Apr 21, 2026 · 6m

Today, we’re diving into one of the most well-known—and often misunderstood—platforms in self-publishing: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

For many authors, especially here in Canada, KDP feels like the entire publishing process.You write your book, upload your file, hit publish… and hope for the best.

But here’s the reality:If that’s all you’re doing, you’re leaving serious opportunity on the table.

Because KDP isn’t just a publishing platform.It’s a powerful business tool—when you know how to use it strategically.

In this episode, I unpack:

* Why KDP and “self-publishing” have become…