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How the New KDP Royalty Rules Affect Indie Authors
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com
Starting June 10, 2025, KDP reduced the royalty rate from 6 percent to 50 percent for paperback and hardcover books priced below $9.99 in the U.S. If you’ve been pricing your books low to stay competitive, you might be losing money without even realizing it. In this episode, I explain what changed, how to check if your books are affected, and what steps to take to stay profitable in the new royalty landscape.
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By Michelle RayburnThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com
Starting June 10, 2025, KDP reduced the royalty rate from 6 percent to 50 percent for paperback and hardcover books priced below $9.99 in the U.S. If you’ve been pricing your books low to stay competitive, you might be losing money without even realizing it. In this episode, I explain what changed, how to check if your books are affected, and what steps to take to stay profitable in the new royalty landscape.