COMPASS · AUTHORS · PUBLISHERS

Your book.
Ready for the world.

Everything authors need to prepare an outstanding book submission — clear requirements, complete metadata and a route to the right publishing platform. Use the studio to build and check files, then bring your publishing details together here.

✦ Official platform specifications◇ Downloadable metadata worksheet▣ Works entirely in your browser

01 / TECHNICAL PUBLISHING REQUIREMENTS

Choose your destination.

Requirements differ between eBook retail, distribution aggregators and paperback printing. Select a channel to see its preparation checklist. This is research guidance, not a connection to retailer accounts.

EBOOK + PAPERBACK + HARDCOVER

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Prepare your book files, create the public title details, select print options if needed, preview, then set rights, territories and pricing.

KDP approval and retailer eligibility are separate from Compass. The latest KDP policies apply.

Read official specifications ↗

What you need ready

Final eBook manuscript as EPUB, DOCX or KPF, or print interior PDF.
Book title, subtitle, series, author and publisher details.
Cover image or print wrap; complete preview and rights checks.

✦ Design a cover ◇ Check manuscript ▣ Prepare print margins

02 / YOUR BOOK METADATA WORKBOOK

Every detail, in one place.

Fill in once, review and download a metadata draft. The values remain in this browser. This workbook is not an author account, contractual agreement or publishing submission.

0 / 13 key fields completedPrivate on this device · not uploaded

Book title * Subtitle Series / volume Author / pen name * Additional contributors Publisher / imprint Primary language * Edition number ISBN-13 (if assigned) Format * Genre / BISAC category * Target reading age Keywords * Planned publication date Price and currency * Countries / territories * Rights owner * Rights basis AI-created content declaration Distribution route Illustration / cover licence notes Book description / synopsis * Accessibility and navigation notes Print specification

Enter an ISBN if already assigned. This tool never generates or registers ISBNs.

Your worksheet stays in this browser.

03 / BEFORE ANY AUTHOR IS PUBLISHED

A professional publishing checklist.

Copyright and signed distribution licence Approved files and complete content Proofread and previewed Real ISBN where needed Cover/title/metadata alignment Accessibility and table of contents Territory and exclusivity checks Print proofs and barcode Pricing, VAT, royalties and refunds Partner acceptance per channel

Compass is developing a multi-author distribution service. These tools do not create an approved publisher account, issue ISBNs, automatically submit to third parties, validate full EPUB conformance or grant rights. Files are checked only in your browser. Always use the destination platform's latest guidelines and final previewer.