Enhanced Prompt for Amazon KDP Self-Publishing Guide for Art and Photography Books

Objective

To provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for self-publishing art and photography books on Amazon KDP, ensuring professionalism, high-quality visuals, and ease of self-publishing. The guide should also address scalability, SEO, and performance optimization.

Deliverables

• A detailed, 50+ page PDF guide
• 15+ design templates compatible with KDP
• Formatting and design guidelines
• List of recommended tools and resources
• Metrics for measuring success

Formatting Considerations

1. Typography:

   • Use 10pt to 12pt fonts for body text
   • Headings: 14pt to 16pt with 1.5 or 2 spacing
   • Line spacing: 1.5 for body text, 2 for headings

2. Line Spacing and Margins:

   • 1.5 line spacing for consistency
   • Standard margins: 2.54cm (1 inch) top, bottom, left, right

3. Page Setup:

   • A4 size (21cm x 29.7cm)
   • bleed of 3mm on all sides

4. File Formats:

   • PDF for print
   • EPUB and MOBI for e-readers
   • Vector graphics (EPS, SVG) for images

5. Accessibility:

   • Ensure 508 compliance
   • Include alt texts for images
   • Use contrast ratios of at least 4.5:1

Design Considerations

1. Color Theory:

   • Use 2-3 dominant colors with complementary accents
   • Ensure consistency across all media

2. Typography:

   • Use a clean, modern font like Google Fonts Poppins
   • Avoid decorative fonts

3. Composition:

   • Use leading and white space effectively
   • Ensure balanced use of negative space

4. Consistency:

   • Branding elements: logo, colors, fonts
   • Consistent font sizes: body, headings, captions

5. Stock Photos:

   • Use royalty-free images with proper licensing
   • Avoid copyrighted artwork

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