MANAGING BOOKS

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, ISBN, 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

Changes propagate at different speeds:

  • 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

infoTimelines Are Averages

These timelines represent typical processing times. Different authors and books may experience different results based on content type, metadata quality, retailer review queues, and other factors. Contact support if you experience unusual delays beyond these timeframes.

Need Help Updating?

Contact support if you have questions.

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