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Grow your income with varied revenue channels

  • Secure up to 70% in royalties for every digital eBook sale.
  • Claim your portion of the KDP Select Global Fund based on the total pages read by subscribers.
  • Receive up to 60% in royalties on all physical print editions.

Digital Book Royalties

Pick the payout plan that works best for each of your digital titles.

70%
eBook Payout Rate

Applicable in specific regions. You earn 70% of your set retail price (excluding tax) minus any digital delivery fees.

35%
eBook Payout Rate

You receive 35% of the list price (excluding sales tax) for every digital copy purchased.

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Get paid for every page read on Kindle Unlimited

Engage a massive readership via Kindle Unlimited by choosing to enroll in KDP Select.

Benefits of Joining KDP Select:
  • Expand Your Readership Put your work in front of millions of Kindle Unlimited members across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
  • Access the Global Fund Each month, we distribute the KDP Select Global Fund. Your payment is determined by how many pages of your book are read for the first time.
  • Boost Your Marketing Access powerful sales features:
    • Kindle Countdown Deals: Run time-limited promotions in the US and UK.
    • Free Promotion: List your book for free for up to 5 days to jumpstart your rankings.
Discover more about KDP Select
Tricia O'Malley
USA / Romance Specialist

"Publishing with KDP and Amazon has been a total game-changer. I’ve seen my titles climb the bestseller lists of the New York Times and USA Today."

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Jéssica Macedo
Brazil / Fantasy Specialist

“Making a living from my books always felt like a dream. KDP made it a reality, connecting me with readers from my home country to the other side of the world.“

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Example based on US market rates

Hal Elrod
USA / Business & Finance

"Since I launched 'The Miracle Morning' on KDP in 2012, I've sold over 2 million copies. This platform has allowed me to impact millions while ensuring my family's financial future."

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