Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) helps authors self-publish print and digital books and reach millions of readers around the world on Amazon. Karen Diem’s presentation “Surviving Amazon KDP" covers what you need to know before going on your trek through the KDP system, navigation hacks for when you're actually in the system, and a little bit about what to do if something goes wrong. While geared primarily for novices interested in learning about self-publishing, even more experienced writers may find some handy tips, tricks, or things they just didn't know about that were hiding under a log.

Karen Diem is an independent author whose work includes nine books (and counting!) in the Arca superhero urban fantasy series. While she worked as a technical writer in a previous life, now she writes novels that romp through her favorite tropes and upend the ones that annoy her with equal parts adventure, tongue-in-cheek reality, and a strong dose of Murphy's Law. Her work is available at most major book retailers. Learn more at https://www.karendiem.com.