The Cost of Amazon KDP

It’s completely free to upload and publish your eBooks or printed books on the KDP platform. You can put your stories out there for readers worldwide without paying any fees just to get started.

The Cost of Publishing Your Book

It is free to publish an eBook, since the book is fully digital. But if you want to offer printed copies of your book, Amazon will deduct charges for the printing, whether paperback or hardcover. The price Amazon charges depends on factors such as the size of your book, number of pages, whether it will be a paperback or a hardcover, and whether you will have it printed in black-and-white or in color. The more complex the book, especially if it includes color, the higher the cost. But again, these costs are only deducted when your book is sold. It is still fully free to create a printed version.

Your Royalties and Earnings

When your book is sold, you earn a percentage of the sale price. For eBooks, you can choose between two royalty rates: 35% or 70%, depending on factors like the book's price and where it’s being sold. For paperbacks and hardcovers, Amazon subtracts the printing costs from your sales before calculating your royalty.

In short, Amazon KDP allows you to self-publish your book with no upfront costs, though printing physical copies will deduct some fees from your earnings. It’s a simple and affordable way to get your work in the hands of readers, and earn some money for your creativity.