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Updating Published Books

How to make changes after publication.

How to Update Your Book

  1. Go to My Shelf
  2. Click on your published book
  3. Navigate to the tab you want to edit
  4. Make your changes
  5. Click Save or Update

What You Can Update

Metadata (24-48 hours)

  • Title, subtitle, author name
  • Description/blurb
  • Categories and keywords
  • Language, contributors

Pricing (24-48 hours)

  • Base price
  • Library price
  • Direct-to-reader price

Cover Image (2-5 days)

  • Upload new cover in Files tab
  • Same specs: 1600x2400px, max 10MB

Content/EPUB (3-7 days)

  • Upload revised EPUB in Files tab
  • For typo fixes, content additions, formatting corrections

Distribution Channels (3-7 days)

  • Add new stores/platforms
  • Remove stores (delisting takes 24-48 hours)

Update Timeline

  • Immediate: Changes visible in your account
  • 24-48 hours: Metadata and pricing updates
  • 2-5 days: Cover image updates
  • 3-7 days: Content (EPUB) and distribution changes

These timelines represent typical processing times. Contact support if you experience unusual delays.