KDP Drops a Feature NOBODY Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)
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Amazon rolled out a new KDP feature that could change how authors reach global readers. This roundup walks through what happened and why it matters without spoiling anything. If you publish through KDP or go wide, you need to know what just launched. Stay sharp and stay informed.
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