# How to Order Author Copies of Your Book from KDP
### 1: Make Sure Your Book is Ready to Go
Check to ensure your book is “Live” on your KDP Bookshelf. If your book still says "Draft",  you’ll need to submit it first and wait until it is approved and live.
### 2: Find the Right Option
Find your book on the Bookshelf and click the ellipsis button (the three dots) next to it. This opens up a dropdown menu. Then click on the option: Order Author Copies.
### 3: Choose the Number of Copies You Want
Determine the Number of Copies you want and enter that.
### 4: Email Confirmation for Order
You will receive an email once you have requested to order author copies, which you will need to open to complete your order. 



How to Order Author Copies on KDP

<h1>Becoming an Author in Canada</h1>You have an idea, or at least the glimmering of an idea for a book. The path to becoming an author in Canada is in essence fairly straightforward, though the details of each step and the work involved might make it appear complex and even a bit overwhelming.&nbsp; But understanding the main steps and working through each one will eventually pay off for you.&nbsp;<h2>Step 1: A Love of Reading</h2>A step that is likely to help is to read as much as you can. Reading widely is a very good way to learn about storytelling. Discover different styles, explore the authors’ worlds, and see how they bring their stories to life.&nbsp;<h2>Step 2: Start Writing Your Own Stories</h2>Starting with the idea you've chosen to explore, outline a plot of how the story could go. It doesn’t have to be a fully baked plot line, just get the jist of it written down. Then you can flesh it out, work it around, and continue to improve it. Start writing regularly. Write a certain number of words per day or set aside a slot of time within which you write. Writing is a skill like any other that will improve with practice.<h2>Step 3: Get Feedback</h2>Once you’ve fleshed out your story, refine it and then get feedback from family and friends or even from a writing group. Having an outsider’s view is essential if you want to grow as an author. Don’t be discouraged by critiques; even the best authors edit and revise based on suggestions.&nbsp;<h2>Step 4: Publish</h2>Getting your book into the marketplace can be one of the easiest steps now that Amazon KDP and similar platforms are available for self-publishing.But ensure you have all your ducks in a row as in Canada, as even with self-publishing through platforms such as Amazon KDP, you’ll need to pay attention to the dual-language market opportunities as well as make sure you follow Canadian-specific business requirements.Get your book done by following the above steps and stick with it until you are satisfied. You are your first customer and if you love the story, it's likely others will love it too. &nbsp;

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# KDP Review Period
The Review period gives Amazon the ability to ensure your book is formatted correctly and complies with their guidelines before becoming available to readers.
## How Long Does the Review Take?
Typically, the review takes three days, though in some cases, it could take as long as a week. There are also times your book can go live much quicker.
## What Can Cause Delays in the Review Process?
The usual delay in getting through the review process is that the book or its cover is not formatted correctly. Another bump in the road is if there is content in the book that violates the KDP policies. In case there are errors or points to address, Amazon will notify you via email so you can make the adjustments needed, which, when done, you will need to resubmit your book to be reviewed again until it goes live.


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How to Order Author Copies on KDP

How to Order Author Copies of Your Book from KDP

1: Make Sure Your Book is Ready to Go

2: Find the Right Option

3: Choose the Number of Copies You Want

4: Email Confirmation for Order

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