How Amazon KDP Pays
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish their books and earn royalties on sales. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how Amazon KDP pays authors, including the different royalty rates and payment terms. We’ll also provide tips for maximizing your earnings on Amazon KDP.
Royalty Rates
Amazon KDP offers two different royalty rates for ebooks: 70% and 35%. The 70% royalty rate is available for books that are priced at $2.99 or higher. The 35% royalty rate is available for books that are priced below $2.99.
For print books, Amazon KDP offers a single royalty rate of 60%. This rate applies to books that are priced at $2.99 or higher.
Payment Terms
Amazon KDP pays authors on a monthly basis. Payments are made on the 15th of the month for sales that were made in the previous month.
For ebooks, Amazon KDP pays authors through direct deposit or EFT. For print books, Amazon KDP pays authors through a check or direct deposit.
Tips for Maximizing Your Earnings on Amazon KDP
Here are a few tips for maximizing your earnings on Amazon KDP:
- Price your books competitively.
- Promote your books on social media and other channels.
- Offer your books in multiple formats.
- Optimize your books for search engines.
- Provide high-quality customer service.
By following these tips, you can increase your chances of success on Amazon KDP and earn more royalties on your books.
Resources
We hope this blog post has been helpful! If you have any other questions about Amazon KDP, please visit the Amazon KDP Help Center.
