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KDP & D2D Publishing Set-Up

from $200.00

Get your book discoverable with Hawthorn & Aster’s KDP/D2D Metadata Setup. We specialize in optimized BISAC categories, keyword research, and platform-specific metadata refinement for indie and romance authors. Add-ons available: A+ Content prep, blurb optimization, back cover polish, ad campaign prep, and personalized walkthroughs. Boutique, high-touch support designed to elevate your launch and increase visibility across Amazon, D2D, and major retailers.

Metadata that works as hard as you do.

Publishing shouldn’t feel like guesswork.
Hawthorn & Aster’s KDP/D2D Set-Up Service gives indie authors a clear, optimized, and professional foundation—so when you click “publish,” your book is positioned to actually be discovered.

From BISAC selection to platform-specific metadata, we take the stress out of setup and give you a polished, strategic blueprint you can use across all retailers.

✨ What’s Included (All Packages)

✔️ BISAC Category Selection

Thoughtful, competitive, high-visibility categories chosen to maximize your book’s ranking opportunities and discoverability.

✔️ Deep-Dive Keyword Research

One curated set of three optimized keyword groups (genre-specific, trend-aligned, and SEO-friendly).

✔️ Metadata Refinement

We polish and optimize your existing metadata for clarity, accuracy, and search performance.
(Platform-specific optimization available in Premium and Elite tiers.)

⭐ Service Tiers

🟣 Basic Metadata Set-Up — $200

Perfect for debut authors or single-platform optimization.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 3)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (1 curated set of 3)

  • Metadata refinement for one platform (KDP or D2D)

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Back cover copy polish

  • Blurb optimization (Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

  • A+ Content prep

  • Vendor-ready setup checklist

  • Personalized walkthrough (PDF or live call)

  • Ad campaign prep (Amazon or Meta)

🔮 Premium Metadata Package — $375–$450

For authors wanting multi-platform alignment and stronger SEO foundation.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 5)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (1 curated set of 3)

  • Metadata refinement for two platforms

  • Cross-platform optimization for consistent branding

Optional Add-Ons:
Same as Basic, plus:

  • Additional platform metadata variations

  • Expanded A+ Content prep

🖤 Elite Publishing Optimization — $750–$800

For authors who want everything polished and positioned for maximum discoverability.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 7)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (2–3 sets depending on genre complexity)

  • Metadata refinement for all major platforms

  • Cross-platform consistency audit

  • A+ Content prep (copy/images provided or templated)

  • Ad Campaign Prep (Amazon or Meta)

  • Vendor Ready Set-Up Checklist

  • One (1) 30-minute walkthrough call included

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Additional campaign prep

  • Additional platform metadata optimization

  • Back cover copy overhaul

  • Blurb optimization for all retailers

🛠️ Add-On Enhancements

Enhance any package with the following upgrades:

• Back Cover Copy Polish

Sharpening your retail-facing pitch for stronger conversions.

• Blurb Optimization Across Platforms

KDP, D2D, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Apple Books.

• A+ Content Prep

Copywriting and imagery guidance based on assets you provide.

• Ad Campaign Prep (Amazon or Meta)

Professional ad copy + targeting suggestions tailored to your genre.

• Personalized Walkthrough (PDF or Call)

Step-by-step guidance for authors who prefer visual or verbal support.

• Vendor Ready Setup Checklist

Clickable checklist showing exactly what to input where.

🔒 What’s Not Included

To protect your security and ensure ethical compliance:

  • We do not log into your KDP, D2D, or vendor accounts.

  • We do not upload manuscripts, covers, or interior files.

  • We cannot set up tax, banking, or identity verification.

  • We cannot guarantee bestseller rankings, review volume, or sales outcomes.

Hawthorn & Aster operates as an external boutique studio—not a publisher—and follows Amazon/D2D’s strict third-party access requirements.

⏳ Turnaround Time

3–5 business days
Rush service available.

Package:

Get your book discoverable with Hawthorn & Aster’s KDP/D2D Metadata Setup. We specialize in optimized BISAC categories, keyword research, and platform-specific metadata refinement for indie and romance authors. Add-ons available: A+ Content prep, blurb optimization, back cover polish, ad campaign prep, and personalized walkthroughs. Boutique, high-touch support designed to elevate your launch and increase visibility across Amazon, D2D, and major retailers.

Metadata that works as hard as you do.

Publishing shouldn’t feel like guesswork.
Hawthorn & Aster’s KDP/D2D Set-Up Service gives indie authors a clear, optimized, and professional foundation—so when you click “publish,” your book is positioned to actually be discovered.

From BISAC selection to platform-specific metadata, we take the stress out of setup and give you a polished, strategic blueprint you can use across all retailers.

✨ What’s Included (All Packages)

✔️ BISAC Category Selection

Thoughtful, competitive, high-visibility categories chosen to maximize your book’s ranking opportunities and discoverability.

✔️ Deep-Dive Keyword Research

One curated set of three optimized keyword groups (genre-specific, trend-aligned, and SEO-friendly).

✔️ Metadata Refinement

We polish and optimize your existing metadata for clarity, accuracy, and search performance.
(Platform-specific optimization available in Premium and Elite tiers.)

⭐ Service Tiers

🟣 Basic Metadata Set-Up — $200

Perfect for debut authors or single-platform optimization.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 3)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (1 curated set of 3)

  • Metadata refinement for one platform (KDP or D2D)

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Back cover copy polish

  • Blurb optimization (Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

  • A+ Content prep

  • Vendor-ready setup checklist

  • Personalized walkthrough (PDF or live call)

  • Ad campaign prep (Amazon or Meta)

🔮 Premium Metadata Package — $375–$450

For authors wanting multi-platform alignment and stronger SEO foundation.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 5)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (1 curated set of 3)

  • Metadata refinement for two platforms

  • Cross-platform optimization for consistent branding

Optional Add-Ons:
Same as Basic, plus:

  • Additional platform metadata variations

  • Expanded A+ Content prep

🖤 Elite Publishing Optimization — $750–$800

For authors who want everything polished and positioned for maximum discoverability.

Includes:

  • BISAC category selection (up to 7)

  • Deep-dive keyword research (2–3 sets depending on genre complexity)

  • Metadata refinement for all major platforms

  • Cross-platform consistency audit

  • A+ Content prep (copy/images provided or templated)

  • Ad Campaign Prep (Amazon or Meta)

  • Vendor Ready Set-Up Checklist

  • One (1) 30-minute walkthrough call included

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Additional campaign prep

  • Additional platform metadata optimization

  • Back cover copy overhaul

  • Blurb optimization for all retailers

🛠️ Add-On Enhancements

Enhance any package with the following upgrades:

• Back Cover Copy Polish

Sharpening your retail-facing pitch for stronger conversions.

• Blurb Optimization Across Platforms

KDP, D2D, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Apple Books.

• A+ Content Prep

Copywriting and imagery guidance based on assets you provide.

• Ad Campaign Prep (Amazon or Meta)

Professional ad copy + targeting suggestions tailored to your genre.

• Personalized Walkthrough (PDF or Call)

Step-by-step guidance for authors who prefer visual or verbal support.

• Vendor Ready Setup Checklist

Clickable checklist showing exactly what to input where.

🔒 What’s Not Included

To protect your security and ensure ethical compliance:

  • We do not log into your KDP, D2D, or vendor accounts.

  • We do not upload manuscripts, covers, or interior files.

  • We cannot set up tax, banking, or identity verification.

  • We cannot guarantee bestseller rankings, review volume, or sales outcomes.

Hawthorn & Aster operates as an external boutique studio—not a publisher—and follows Amazon/D2D’s strict third-party access requirements.

⏳ Turnaround Time

3–5 business days
Rush service available.

🔄 Our Process

1. Intake Form

You’ll submit your blurb, genre, target audience, title information, and retailer platforms.

2. Research & Optimization

We analyze your genre, competitors, comparable titles, keyword trends, and current positioning.

3. Metadata Draft Delivery

You receive SEO-informed BISACs, keywords, and platform-ready metadata.

4. Optional Add-Ons Applied

If you selected blurb work, A+ content, ad prep, or a walkthrough, they’re added here.

5. Final Files Delivered

You receive a clean, organized, upload-ready metadata packet.

💬 FAQ

Do you upload my book for me?
No. For legal and ethical reasons, only the author or publisher can log into KDP/D2D.

Do you guarantee rankings or bestseller status?
No. We provide optimized metadata, but outcomes depend on multiple factors including genre saturation, audience size, and ad spend.

Can you help with A+ content?
Yes — copy, structure, and image guidance are available as add-ons.

Is this good for debut authors?
Absolutely. This service gives you a polished, professional foundation many first-time authors don’t realize they need.

Do you offer calls?
Yes — a walkthrough call is available as an add-on and included with the Elite package.

🌙 Why Hawthorn & Aster?

We’re a queer, woman-owned boutique studio specializing in romance and romantasy authors.
We tailor everything to your voice, your book, and your ideal readership.
Our metadata isn’t generic — it’s handcrafted to position your book where readers are already searching.

Discoverability is an art.
We help you paint the path.