Updating Published Books
How to make changes after publication.
How to Update Your Book
- Go to My Shelf
- Click on your published book
- Navigate to the tab you want to edit
- Make your changes
- 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.