Can you publish an eBook for free?

Can you publish an eBook for free?

1. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a free e-publishing site that allows you to publish your eBook without paying a single penny to the publisher.

Is Kindle cheaper than buying books?

The Kindle and its online library of books have a number of improvements over traditional books. Additionally, while a Kindle is relatively expensive, there is a common perception that ebooks are cheaper than physical paperbacks – so you make up the device purchase difference in savings.

Is it better to self publish or get a publisher?

Thankfully, self-published books have a much, much higher royalty rate than traditional publishers because you get to keep anywhere from 50-70% of your book's profits. With a traditional publisher, they take much more and you only end up with 10% maybe 12% after years of proving yourself as an author.

Where can I publish my eBook for free?

There is no need to copyright your book (with the U.S. Copyright Office) before submitting it. The publisher merely handles the paperwork on behalf of the author, and the copyright is the author's property. (The author's name follows the copyright symbol on the copyright page.)

Is self publishing on Amazon a good idea?

Self publishing on Amazon is also worth it if you can use the clicks and views that your eBook receives to boost another venture. The highest paid authors on Amazon have a series of books and have spent years building that up. And the highest paid authors on Amazon KDP tend to be fiction writers, too.

How much does it cost to self publish an eBook on Amazon?

Price your ebook between $2.99 and $9.99. This price also needs to be at least 20% lower than the lowest list price for a print version. Pay for file delivery.

How much money can you make from writing an eBook?

Of about 200,000 authors selling ebooks on Amazon, only about 5,000 — less than 3% — consistently earn $10,000 a year or better, according to the website Author Earnings. More than half of those are traditionally-published authors. So, only around 1% of all the people self-publishing ebooks are making much money on it.

How much does the average eBook make?

The average self-published author makes around $1,000 per year according to The Guardian. That's including many authors that have multiple books and a huge list of fans. In fact, nearly a third of the authors made less than $500 a year and 90% of books sold less than 100 copies.

Is it hard to get a book published?

Commercial publishing is a mercenary business, and works of fiction are harder to get published than nonfiction books. The caution means that almost anyone can write and publish a novel, true, but there's a high price to pay to do it, for which you need to be prepared.

How long should an Amazon eBook be?

For fiction, I recommend 5,000 words or more for short stories. In my experience, individual short stories don't tend to sell well on Kindle compared to novels. For a novel, I would recommend at least 50,000 words in length. For a compilation of short stories, I would shoot for at least 30,000 words.

Are books on Kindle free?

Amazon.com: free kindle books. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.

What is the average length of an eBook?

A typical ebook is around 2,000-2,500 words, which probably only gives you around 300-350 words per section. Get the key points across crisply and succinctly, so as not to detain your reader unnecessarily.

Is Amazon Publishing worth it?

However, if you have some spare time and believe that being able to point to the fact that you're a published author on Amazon will help boost your credentials or career, then it's worth it. Self publishing on Amazon is also worth it if you can use the clicks and views that your eBook receives to boost another venture.

How does Amazon Kindle pay authors?

Amazon pays royalties only on eBooks, print books, and audiobooks that are sold and NOT refunded by customers. For eBook royalties, Amazon pays the author or publisher 60 days after the end of each month's sales.

How do I copyright my book?

To register a book or other creative work, simply go to copyright.gov, the website set up by the Library of Congress. There is an online portal to register copyrights for photographs, sculptures and written works. Fill out the form, pay the fee and you are registered.

How much money does an author make per book?

On average, traditional publishers pay authors around $1.25 per book in royalties. So if your book sells for $20, you earn just over a buck. You don't have to be a mathematician to know that you have to sell a ton of books to actually make decent revenues with a traditional publisher.

Can you self publish on Amazon?

With Amazon's self publishing services you can reach millions of readers worldwide and keep control of your work. It's fast and easy to independently publish your print book with CreateSpace, your digital book with Kindle Direct Publishing and create an audiobook with ACX.

How much should I charge for my book?

If your book is a 375-page novel, it's reasonable to ask $16.95 for it. Most average-sized trade paperback novels fall into the $13.95 to $17.95 price range. That being said, this range is true for most books—always do the research into comparable books and price your book accordingly.