Markdown-to-KDP Publication Pipeline Generator

book_type: 'paperback', target_market: 'US', manuscript_content: '# The Digital Marketing Handbook\n\n## Chapter 1: SEO Fundamentals\n\nSearch engine optimization forms the backbone of digital visibility...\n\n### Key Concepts\n- Keyword research\n- On-page optimization\n\n## Chapter 2: Content Strategy\n\nContent creation requires systematic approach...'

# Publication Pipeline: The Digital Marketing Handbook ## Executive Summary Your 15,000-word manuscript requires a 6"x9" paperback format with 120 pages. Recommended approach uses Pandoc + LaTeX for print PDF and direct EPUB conversion for digital distribution. ## Technical Implementation ### PDF Generation (KDP Print) ```bash pandoc manuscript.md -o book.pdf \ --template=kdp-paperback.tex \ --pdf-engine=xelatex \ --variable=geometry:margin=0.75in \ --variable=fontsize:11pt ``` ### EPUB Creation ```bash pandoc manuscript.md -o book.epub \ --css=styles.css \ --metadata title="The Digital Marketing Handbook" \ --toc-depth=2 ``` ## KDP Specifications - **Trim Size:** 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) - **Interior Margins:** 0.75" all sides - **Binding:** Perfect bound, 60# white paper - **Cover:** Matte finish recommended ## Quality Assurance Checklist - [ ] Chapter headers formatted consistently - [ ] Page numbers positioned correctly - [ ] No widowed/orphaned lines - [ ] Images at 300 DPI minimum - [ ] ISBN placement verified