How to Publish a Coloring Book on Amazon KDP

Amazon KDP prints and ships your coloring book on demand — no inventory, no upfront cost. Here is the full path from finished pages to a live listing.

Before you start

You need a finished interior (at least 24 pages — the KDP print-on-demand minimum) and a cover. Most coloring books run 16–50 illustrations, so pad to 24+ total pages with a title page, copyright page, and a few bonus pages if needed.

Step by step

Choose your trim size. Pick a trim before you lay out pages — 8.5×11" is the most common for coloring books. Design every page to that size with margins inside KDP's bleed limits.
Build the interior PDF. Place one line-art image per page as bold black outlines on white. Ensure at least 24 pages total, then export a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI.
Design the cover. Use KDP's cover calculator to get exact dimensions from your trim size and page count, then design a full-color cover that signals the niche and age range.
Upload and set price. Create a new paperback in KDP, upload the interior and cover, preview every page, and set a price — coloring books commonly sell for $6.99–$12.99.
Publish. Submit for review. Once approved (usually within 72 hours) the book is printed on demand for each order.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum page count for KDP?

The print-on-demand minimum is 24 pages, so even a short coloring book must reach 24 total pages.

How much do coloring books sell for on Amazon?

Most are priced between $6.99 and $12.99 depending on page count, trim size, and niche.