How to Edit Kindle Author Data

Many writers have discovered how easy it is to make their book available on the Amazon Kindle. Once you sign up for a free account you can publish anything to the Kindle platform. However, should you have a revision or new edition of the book you published, you may have to edit the Kindle author data. What confuses most is how the author's name appears grayed out on the data screen, as if it cannot be changed. Despite appearances it can be changed easily and the changes will be reflected in your Kindle book within 48 to 72 hours.

Things You'll Need

• Amazon account

Instructions

1. Sign into the digital text platform site for Amazon (http://dtp.amazon.com). This is the same site that you used to publish your Kindle book and your user ID and password is the same--and the same as your regular Amazon.com account.

2. Click on the book title that you wish to edit.

3. Click on the "Add/Edit" button next to the author's name on the next screen.

4. Edit the Kindle author data as needed. In the window that opened you can edit the original name, and add or delete additional authors. Click on "Done" to save your changes and close the window.

5. Click on "Save Entries" in the lower right hand corner of the book info screen (option 1).

6. Open each of the remaining three options to reconfirm your book, re-master it and confirm the price. Then click "Publish" at the top right of the screen and you are done.

Tips & Warnings

• Download a preview of your book and check it carefully to make sure that your changes are reflected accurately in the new version.

• Make sure that you have the rights to publish the material you are submitting to Kindle or you may face legal action for infringement of copyright.

References

• DTP.amazon.com: Dashboard

Resources

• Is Kindle Right for You?