Kindle Direct Publishing: royalties from your own e-books
Authors can publish work they own and earn royalties if readers buy it. Writing, formatting and promotion are substantial work, and the royalty rate depends on the book’s pricing and format.
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How it works
Kindle Direct Publishing lets you publish an e-book you have the rights to and receive royalties if readers buy it. But not only that - it also allows you to publish in paperback, and you never have to pay a penny. They print the books when they're purchased and give you your commission when they do.
Writing and editing a worthwhile book, preparing the file and making it discoverable are the real work. The royalty option depends on factors such as format and price, so check the terms for your book rather than assuming a fixed return.
A niche you understand and a book that answers a real reader need may be a better starting point than chasing a broad trend. Remember to allow time for proofreading, cover design and a clear product description before publishing. Even if you don't consider yourself to be an author, publishing books of quotes is something anybody can do (just make sure you follow appropriate copyright laws if you do go down this route).
At a glance
- Reward
- Royalties vary
- Required spend
- No required spend
- Time needed
- Ongoing
- Eligibility
- Authors with publishing rights to their books
- How you receive it
- Bank transfer
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Community comments
Bon
Definitely do be careful with publishing quote books. Unless someone has been dead for 70 years (or something like that, don't quote me on it), their quotes still remain under copyright (if quoted over a certain number of words). If you're going to be producing quote slop, best do it with historical figures.