How much does it cost to publish a book on KDP?

Kindle Direct Publishing. There’s no charge to upload the file. Authors get royalties of 35\% to 70\% of the sale price, depending on whether the book is sold on KDP or through another Amazon service called KDP Select (more about that below).

Can I change price on KDP?

To change your list price: Go to your KDP Bookshelf. Click the ellipsis button (“…”) under the PAPERBACK ACTIONS or HARDCOVER ACTIONS menu next to the book you want to update. Choose Edit rights & pricing.

How do I publish a book at low cost?

How to Self-Publish Your Book on a Budget

1. 1) DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING. Once you’ve written your book a developmental editor is important, especially if this is your first book.
2. 2) COPY EDITING.
3. 3) BETA READERS.
4. 4) COVER DESIGN.
5. 5) BOOK FORMATTING AND LAYOUT.
6. 6) ISBN.
7. 7) PROOFREADING.
8. 8) DISTRIBUTION.

How do I publish my book for free on KDP?

1. Scheduling a Free Book Promotion

1. Go to the Marketing tab.
2. In the Run a Price Promotion, select Free Book Promotion.
3. Click Create a Free Book Promotion.
4. Select your book and click Continue.
5. Enter the desired start and end date. Avoid ending on the final day of your KDP Select term.
6. Click Save Changes.

Can you sell an eBook on Amazon for free?

Self-publish eBooks and paperbacks for free with Kindle Direct Publishing, and reach millions of readers on Amazon. Get to market fast. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on Kindle stores worldwide within 24-48 hours. Make changes to your books at any time.

Can I put my KDP book on sale?

As a KDP author, you can sell on Amazon as well as marketplaces like Smashwords. Or, you can enroll some or all of your titles in Amazon’s exclusive sales program, called KDP Select.

What percentage does KDP take?

KDP offers a fixed 60\% royalty rate on paperbacks sold on Amazon marketplaces where KDP supports paperback distribution. Your royalty is 60\% of your list price.