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Amazon increases the royalty rate for Kindle Direct Publishing

Amazon has expanded the price range for the 70% royalty rate on Kindle Direct Publishing from $2.99-$9.99 to $2.99-$12.99. This change allows authors to earn higher royalties on mid-priced eBooks that were previously capped at the lower 35% rate.

Background

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that allows independent authors to distribute eBooks and paperbacks globally. The royalty structure is a key factor influencing author pricing strategies and revenue potential.

Source
Good e-Reader
Published
Jul 10, 2026 at 03:19 AM
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6.0 / 10