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Description
KDP Magic is an online service designed for self-published authors and independent publishers, including those focusing on low-content works, as well as self-publishing coaches and publishing teams. It offers AI-powered tools that assist in the creation and editing of cover artwork for various formats, such as ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, and audiobooks, while also ensuring the print covers are properly formatted with essential specifications like trim, bleed, spine, and safe-zone settings tailored for platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Barnes & Noble Press. Users can design full-wrap and square audiobook covers, generate 3D book mockups, resize artwork, and create promotional kits for social media, along with utilizing KDP calculators and other helpful publishing resources. A free tool is available for creating front covers, but an account is necessary to access spine and back-cover design features. With paid subscriptions, users gain additional credits and enhanced tools for their projects. Although KDP Magic excels in generating cover assets, it's important to note that it does not provide formatting services for complete manuscripts, focusing instead on the visual presentation of a book's cover. This specialization allows KDP Magic to cater specifically to the needs of authors and publishers looking to create eye-catching and professional-looking book designs.
Description
Start a Press offers a comprehensive white-label platform tailored for independent publishers, book coaches, ghostwriters, and organizations that assist authors in bringing their books to market. Each publishing entity can access a customized website, storefront, author interface, and publishing workspace, all managed by an AI agent linked to the press's ChatGPT account. The platform's publishing process encompasses various stages, including responding to author inquiries, drafting quotes, intake of manuscripts, copyediting, and producing cover and interior layouts, along with managing metadata and distribution via the press's IngramSpark and Amazon KDP accounts. Publishers are also equipped to import sales reports, calculate royalties, manage treaty withholdings, and monitor author tax documentation. Designed to maintain the integrity of the press's brand, domain, ISBNs, author connections, and revenue, the platform ensures that all contracts and payments require owner approval. Pricing plans vary based on catalog size and include a monthly subscription fee alongside an initial setup cost. Additionally, Start a Press streamlines the publishing process, allowing independent presses to focus more on their creative endeavors.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
ChatGPT
No
Pricing Details
$9.90/month
First Edition is $9.90/month, billed monthly and cancellable anytime; annual billing is $95.04/year. Lifetime access starts at $49.90 one time. Higher plans are available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$99/month
Plans cost $99, $199, or $349 per month, based on total titles. A one-time setup fee is $1,500; founding licensees are offered a $500 setup fee.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
KDP Magic
Founded
2025
Country
United States
Website
kdpmagic.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Archieboy Holdings
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
startapress.com
Product Features
Graphic Design
Collaboration
No
Data Visualization
No
Filtering
No
Image Database
No
Image Editor
No
Templates
No
Product Features
Publishing and Subscriptions
Advertising Management
No
Books
No
Campaign Management
No
Catalogs
No
Circulation Management
No
Content Management
No
Layout & Design
No
Magazines
No
Newsletters
No
Newspapers
No