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    KDP Book Launcher

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    Generate print-ready KDP specifications and search-optimized Amazon listing metadata for self-published books.

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    KDP Book Launcher

    KDP Book Launcher

    Example session with this skill installed

    I'm making a 120-page 6x9 paperback journal for birdwatchers. It's black and white on white paper. Help me with the print specs and the Amazon listing.

    • Read your context and instructions
    • Compiled the kdp book launcher
    • Generated the document

    I have computed the technical specifications and listing metadata for your birdwatching journal.

    KDP Book Launch Plan

    BOOK SPEC
    type · Journal/Logbook
    trim · 6 x 9 inches
    pages · 120
    colour · Black & white on white paper
    binding · Paperback

    INTERIOR
    bleed · Bleed on (document set up at 6.125" x 9.25" — 0.125" added to top, bottom and outside)
    margins · Inside (gutter): 0.375" (120 pages falls in the 24-150 band) | Outside/Top/Bottom: 0.375" (the with-bleed minimum, not 0.25")
    DPI · 300 DPI (1800 x 2700 px at trim; 1838 x 2775 px with bleed)
    colour space · GrayScale or CMYK (flattened)

    COVER BRIEF
    full wrap dimensions · 12.52" x 9.25" (includes 0.125" bleed)
    spine width · 0.27" (based on 120 pages, white paper)
    thumbnail rules · Title must be high-contrast and legible at 100px height. Keep barcode area (2"x1.2") bottom right back cover clear.

    LISTING
    Title: The Avian Observer
    Subtitle: A Daily Bird Watching Journal and Sightings Log for Nature Enthusiasts
    7 keywords:

    1. birding field notes
    2. ornithology logbook
    3. backyard watcher gift
    4. migratory species tracker
    5. wildlife observation diary
    6. twitcher record book
    7. outdoor hobby organizer

    Categories

    1. Nonfiction > Nature > Birdwatching Guides
    2. Nonfiction > Nature > Animals > Birds
    3. Nonfiction > Reference > Handbooks & Manuals

    Description
    Track every sighting with precision. The Avian Observer provides dedicated space for location, weather, and detailed bird characteristics.

    • 120 high-quality 6x9 pages.
    • Detailed prompts for species, behavior, and habitat.
    • Durable matte cover designed for field use.
    • Perfect size for backpacks and hiking kits.

    LAUNCH CHECKS

    1. Verify interior PDF is exactly 6.125" x 9.25" if using bleed.
    2. Check that no text is within the 0.375" gutter margin.
    3. Upload and review the digital proof to ensure no artwork is cut off.
    4. Disclose the use of AI tools for cover art (if applicable) during the KDP workflow.

    Next steps

    • Finalize your interior PDF using the 0.375" gutter margin.
    • Send the cover brief dimensions to your illustrator.
    • Copy the 7 keyword phrases into your KDP backend slots without commas.

    kdp-book-launcher.pdf

    PDF · document

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    About this skill

    The problem

    Self-publishing on Amazon KDP often fails because of two hurdles: print files getting rejected for margin errors, and books getting buried in search due to poor keyword strategy.

    What it does

    • Computes precise interior margins and spine widths based on page count to prevent file rejection.
    • Generates a full cover wrap brief with exact dimensions for front, back, and spine.
    • Produces a Title and Subtitle pair optimized for Amazon search without violating KDP keyword-stuffing terms.
    • Selects seven non-repetitive backend keyword phrases and three high-converting browse nodes.
    • Drafts sales descriptions and A+ content modules tailored for low-content or illustrated books.

    Why this beats prompting it yourself

    Generic LLMs often invent trim sizes or ignore the complex relationship between page count and gutter margins. This skill follows specific KDP print specs and indexing logic to ensure your files pass the previewer and your metadata actually ranks.

    Use cases

    • Launching a niche planner or journal with exact printing specifications.
    • Optimizing an existing illustrated book's backend keywords to improve visibility.
    • Briefing a designer with the exact dimensions required for a KDP paperback or hardcover.
    • Planning a coloring book series with specific color-standard and paper-type cost levers.

    Known limitations

    Requires a confirmed page count to calculate spine and margin specs. Does not provide live royalty calculations or real-time sales data.

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