Does Kindle Direct Publishing Copyright?

When publishing a book on Amazon, you, as the author, technically own the copyright. When you choose to enroll your book in Amazon’s KDP Select on the 70\% royalty plan, you are also making the digital format of that book available exclusively through KDP.

What is the difference between Amazon and KDP?

KDP Select allows authors to tap into more expansive Amazon benefits for their eBooks including: Higher Royalties in Select Countries – Enrolling in KDP Select makes your eBook eligible for 70\% royalty earnings on sales to international customers in Brazil, Japan, India, and Mexico.

Why authors use Kindle Direct Publishing?

Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP, is Amazon’s self-publishing platform that allows authors to sell their books to Amazon’s massive audience—without the hassle of going through a traditional publishing company. With KDP, authors can create ebooks and paperback books, all without any upfront costs or inventory orders.

How much money can you make on Kindle Direct Publishing?

For Kindle books priced from $0.99 to $2.98, you receive a 35\% royalty on each sale. For Kindle books priced from $2.99 to $9.99, you receive a 70\% royalty on each sale. For Kindle books priced above $9.99, you receive a 35\% royalty on each sale.

Will automated plagiarism detection stop all forms of Kindle plagerism?

While automated plagiarism detection won’t stop all forms of Kindle plagiarism, it’s a basic step that will prevent the most egregious infringements. Yet, after 7 years of negative headlines, Amazon hasn’t taken that step. Once again, Amazon, protected by the DMCA, has decided to be as hands off as it can be.

What is Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)?

Amazon KDP, or also known as Kindle Direct Publishing, is a service that enables anyone to self-publish ebooks and paperback books on Amazon for free. Literally anyone can publish their own paperback book or Kindle ebook on Amazon KDP with a few clicks in as little as 5 minutes.

How long does it take to publish a book on Amazon KDP?

Literally anyone can publish their own paperback book or Kindle ebook on Amazon KDP with a few clicks in as little as 5 minutes. Once the files for the book are uploaded to the platform (and provided it doesn’t contravene any of Amazon’s publishing policies), it will take anywhere between 24 to 48 hours for the book to be live on Kindle Store.

How do authors get paid on Amazon KDP Select?

Authors who self-publish through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Select programme have their books automatically enrolled in KU. Every time a reader opens a KU book, the author is paid from a communal pot of money – one which less scrupulous writers have looked to game from the start.