Looking for an Amazon KDP book publisher in Cleveland, Ohio? Rockwell Book Press helps authors across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio turn a finished manuscript into a professionally edited, beautifully illustrated, and correctly formatted book that is ready to sell on Amazon. From Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account setup to book illustration services, cover design, ISBN registration, and distribution, one team handles every step.
Authors who search "Amazon KDP publishing services," "book publisher near me," "self-publishing company in Cleveland," or "children's book illustrator" usually want the same thing: a trusted partner who can explain the process, show real results, and be reachable by phone or in person. That's why we maintain a regional office in Mentor, Ohio, and why this page shows books authors have recently published with us.
You can start with a free consultation and review your manuscript together without ever leaving home, by contacting us here or by starting a live chat with our team.
What's included: Manuscript evaluation, professional editing and proofreading, book illustration services, custom cover design, interior formatting for eBook, paperback, and hardcover, ISBN and barcode registration, Amazon KDP account creation, verification, and optimization, distribution beyond Amazon, and optional author branding and marketing.
What an Amazon KDP Book Publisher Does for You
Amazon KDP is a free self-publishing platform, and many authors can upload a file on their own. The difference shows up in the details that decide whether a book sells: files that pass review the first time, a cover that stands out in search results, and listing details that help the right readers find your title. A KDP publishing partner takes on that work so you can focus on your story.
- Account setup and verification. We handle KDP account creation, verification, and optimization so your title is set up correctly from day one.
- Print-ready and Kindle-ready files. Interiors are typeset and formatted for eBook, paperback, and hardcover, with layouts built for each format.
- Cover and illustration design. Graphic or illustrated covers and interior art that read clearly as a thumbnail and look sharp at full size.
- ISBN and distribution. ISBN and barcode registration, plus reach beyond Amazon through retailers like Barnes & Noble and Google Books in higher-tier packages.
Our Amazon KDP Publishing and Illustration Services
A strong cover and clean interior get a book noticed on Amazon. Great illustrations and storytelling keep it in readers' hands. Rockwell Book Press
Book Illustration Services for Amazon KDP Authors
Illustration can make an Amazon listing far more compelling, and it is essential for picture books and early readers. Our book illustration services are matched to your book's age range, genre, and format:
- Children's picture books and early readers. Illustrations paired with text on every spread, with consistent characters and style from the first page to the last.
- Illustrated covers. Front cover art designed to read clearly as a small thumbnail in Amazon search results.
- Interior illustrations for other genres. Spot art, chapter openers, maps, and diagrams for middle grade, memoir, history, and nonfiction titles.
- Kindle fixed-layout formatting. Text and art stay aligned on every page, on every Kindle device and app.
- Print-ready interiors. Color and black-and-white options, planned with printing costs in mind, since color interiors cost more to print and affect your minimum list price.
Browse the illustrated covers in our Recently Published Books section above, then talk with our team about the art style your book needs.
From Typed Manuscript to Illustrated Page
A manuscript page and a finished picture book page can look like different books. This comparison shows the same text before and after illustration and layout, so you can see what the work adds beyond the art itself: pacing, composition, and room for the words.
Once upon a time, in a quiet little village near a big forest, there lived a rabbit named Pip.
Pip loved to explore, but Pip had never gone past the old oak tree at the edge of the meadow.
One morning, Pip finally decided it was time to see what was on the other side.
Same story, same words — illustrated and laid out for a young reader.
Layout Examples: How Text and Illustration Work Together
Illustration only works when the page around it is designed well. These examples show cover compositions, picture book spreads, and illustrated interior pages. Click any image to enlarge it.
Covers & Full-Page Illustration
Picture Book Interior Spreads
Illustrated Interior Pages & Chapter Layouts
What we check on every layout: text sits in open areas of the art, important elements stay clear of the trim and the center fold, and each spread is composed so the eye moves in reading order.
Children's Book Illustration Style Samples
Style is the first decision a children's book illustrator will ask you about. These samples show four directions authors request often. We match your story to a style, and an illustrator, that fits your readers.
Choosing a style by age and mood
- Toddlers and bedtime stories: soft, rounded shapes and gentle color.
- Early readers: bold, high-contrast art that stays readable at small sizes.
- Adventure and humor: expressive characters with strong movement.
- Series: pick a style that can be reproduced consistently across many books.
- Print cost: printers price color and black-ink interiors differently, so a black-and-white style can lower your per-copy cost.
Amazon KDP Royalties and Pricing
Understanding KDP royalties helps you set a price with confidence. Amazon updated the price band for the higher eBook royalty option in 2026:
| Format / Program | Pricing Rule | What to Know |
|---|---|---|
| eBook, 70% royalty | $2.99 to $12.99 on Amazon.com (effective July 7, 2026) | Subject to a delivery fee based on file size, and to other eligibility requirements. |
| eBook, 35% royalty | Prices outside the 70% band | No delivery fee, but a lower share of each sale. |
| Paperback and hardcover | You set the list price, above KDP's printing-cost minimum | Royalty is a percentage of list price minus printing cost, so color illustrated interiors earn less per copy at the same price. |
| KDP Select | Optional 90-day enrollment | Requires Amazon exclusivity for the eBook in exchange for Kindle Unlimited inclusion and promotional tools. |
KDP terms change from time to time, so confirm current details on Amazon's official eBook list price requirements page before you set your price. We walk through pricing and enrollment options with you during your free consultation.
Our Amazon KDP Publishing Process
Free Consultation and Manuscript Review
We review your manuscript, your genre, and your goals, then recommend the right package and formats for your book.
Editing and Proofreading
Editorial support and proofreading, with revisions per draft, to polish your text before design and formatting begin.
Illustration and Cover Design
Graphic or illustrated cover design and any interior illustrations, planned around your readers and your chosen formats.
Formatting and Typesetting
Your manuscript is typeset and formatted for eBook, paperback, and hardcover, with layouts built for each format.
Amazon KDP Setup and Publishing
We create, verify, and optimize your KDP account, set up your title details, and publish your book on Amazon and Kindle.
Distribution and Marketing
Your book reaches readers through additional retailers, supported by optional author branding and marketing services.