{"id":1688,"date":"2026-02-11T19:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookwritingpioneer.com\/blogs\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:53:36","slug":"secure-royalties-on-amazon-kdp-ebooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookwritingpioneer.com\/blogs\/secure-royalties-on-amazon-kdp-ebooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Self-Publishing Checklist to Secure 70% Royalties on Amazon KDP Ebooks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A lot of writers post on Amazon KDP with great expectations.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, they check their dashboard and are looking at 35% royalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>That hurts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of authors believe that Amazon simply pays 70%. It does not. You must meet specific rules. Pricing, territories, formatting and file size do count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The good news? You can fix this.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this <\/span>Practical <a href=\"https:\/\/bookwritingpioneer.com\/book-publishing-services\">Self-Publishing Checklist<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will be able to <\/span>secure your 70% royalties on Amazon KDP Ebooks<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without making expensive errors. You will get to know exactly how you can get your 70% royalties on the Amazon KDP ebooks step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will simplify it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The reason why 70 percent Royalties is so important to Self-Publishers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you self-publish, the income is in the form of royalties. Even a small percentage will make a difference of thousands of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>35% vs 70% Royalty Option<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is the basic difference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>35% Royalty<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No strict pricing range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower income per sale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>70% Royalty<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must price between $2.99 and $9.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should comply with delivery and territory regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much higher income per sale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But now we will consider a little example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you sell your ebook at $4.99:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 35%, you earn about $1.75 per sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 70%, you make approximately $3.49 per sale (excluding the cost of delivery).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you sell 1,000 copies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% royalty = about $1,750<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% royalty = about $3,490<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is a difference of over $1,700.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same book. Same effort. Very different results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Common Misconceptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s clear up two big myths:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEveryone will receive 70 percent automatically.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False. You must qualify for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It&#8217;s only about pricing.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not true. The size of files, territories, and compliance are also important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And now to the most significant part.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Practical Self-Publishing Checklist (Step-by-Step)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your core action plan. Get everything done first, then press publish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sell Your Ebook at the Price You Must<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To be 70% qualified, your ebook will have to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Be priced between $2.99 and $9.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Adhere to regional currency regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Operate within the acceptable price range.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon will pay you 35 percent should you sell your book at 0.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most writers set their prices low so as to entice consumers. They believe that cheaper is more sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they lose 70% eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Simple Solution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use this framework:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New author? Start at $2.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established author? Test $3.99 to $4.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium content? Try $5.99 to $7.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay inside the range. Test slowly. Track results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Register with KDP Select (Not Compulsory yet Strategy)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KDP Select does not apply to 70%. But it gives you extra tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Kindle Unlimited income<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Countdown Deals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Free promotions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch? You should make your ebook a preserve of Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors fear exclusivity. They want wide distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a good traffic outside Amazon?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a broad publishing brand?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, KDP Select has the potential to make you grow faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is optional. However, in the case of new authors, it can be quite logical.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Enable All Territories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your book has to be published in eligible territories in order to claim your 70% Royalties at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kindle+e+books\">Amazon KDP Ebooks<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In establishing pricing, select:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0All territories (world rights)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited territories are left by many authors. They do this by mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That can limit the eligibility of royalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Before publishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your KDP dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Pricing section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affirm that global distribution is chosen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes one minute. But it protects your income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make Sure Your Book is Technically Adequate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearing is better than seeming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Amazon expects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean EPUB formatting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clickable table of contents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No broken links<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear metadata<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper chapter structure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad format may slow down approval. In uncommon situations, it may influence royalty settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Format Checklist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Before uploading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Kindle Create or clean EPUB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your book on KDP Previewer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check spacing on mobile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test all links<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple. Clean formatting creates trust in the readers as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Consider Delivery Costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here,h many writers fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 70 percent royalty is subtracted by Amazon from the delivery fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee depends on file size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses are high with large image files.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You expect $3.49 per sale. But you receive less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce file size:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compress images<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid unnecessary graphics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use optimized EPUB files<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smaller file size equals a higher profit per sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Authenticate Copyright and Content Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon is a purist in content regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Be careful of the unedited content of the domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Follow AI content policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Use accurate metadata<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Avoid misleading titles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Pain Point<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are account suspension of some authors. Others lose royalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Before publishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm you own full rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the guidelines on KDP content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid keyword stuffing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance ensures your long-term income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>How to ensure 70% Royalties of Amazon KDP Ebooks &#8211; Advanced Hacks.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visibility is also something that you should maximize once you qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more sells are made, the more the royalty is received.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>A. Categories and Keywords Optimise.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose relevant categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use strong keywords in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtitle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book description<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greater the visibility, the higher the sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More sales mean more 70% payouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>B. Take Advantage of Pre-Orders.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-orders build momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect early sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build launch buzz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase ranking on opening day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum matters on Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>C. Leverage KDP Promotions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>If enrolled in KDP Select, use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countdown Deals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free promotions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Good news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case your discounted price does not exceed the range of eligibility, 70% still remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It translates to increased profit in promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>D. Oversee Pricing of the Various Market Places.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prices of Amazon are translated into different currencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other cases, your book is pushed out of range by the exchange rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada and Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review every few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain within the accepted wavelength.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Pain Points that Self-Publishers Have to Deal With<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us fix the usual issues in a hurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;Why am I Only Getting 35%?&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Cause<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prices that are not between $2.99 and $9.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Verification of territories and price adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cMy royalty appears to be less than 70 percent.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Reason: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There was a deduction of delivery charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce file size and compress images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cI do not know about withholding of taxes.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Reasons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete interview on tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send in a W-9 (US) or W-8BEN (non-US).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;My Book Is Rejected&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Reason<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Format or metadata problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check the file, then resubmit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Expertise &amp; Experience Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Practical Self-Publishing Checklist is not theory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is built from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in real KDP publishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close examination of Amazon policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royalties structure analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noted errors among indie writers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiments with pricing in practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small technical mistakes make many authors lose their money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a minor mistake in pricing costs thousands in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test and tracking data indicate that the appropriate pricing and data optimization enhance the long-term earnings. This checklist is aimed at practical implementation. Not just rules. When you consider publishing as a business, it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tools to Simplify the Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to have costly software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are helpful tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple formatting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Kindle Create.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atticus or Vellum <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Advanced formatting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Image compressors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -Lessen file size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KDP Previewer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Test formatting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Royalty calculator applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Project revenues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your workflow simple. Attend to quality and compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not difficult to get 70 percent royalties. It, however, needs to focus on details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow this Practical Self-Publishing Checklist, and then you can push the button publish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain in the right price bracket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower global destinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize formatting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce file size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow compliance rules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor errors minimize revenues. Sophisticated changes maximize profit. Amazon rewards you when you manage your ebook as a business asset. This is the step-by-step on how to get your 70 percent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookwritingpioneer.com\/blogs\/\"><b>Royalties on Amazon KDP Ebooks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Check your dashboard today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Make the corrections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Protect your earnings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><b>Is the 70% royalty extended to other countries as well?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The royalty of 70 percent is only applicable in eligible countries. Some regions default to 35%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Will I be able to use Kindle Create in the formatting process and still be eligible?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Kindle Create does not influence the eligibility of royalty. You also have to fulfill on pricing and territory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What will become of me when I charge my ebook at 0.99?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When other requirements are fulfilled, you are automatically reduced to a royalty of 35.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are the royalty fees, 70 percent, deductible from the delivery fees?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Amazon charges less for files depending on their size to be delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is it possible to revise 35 percent to 70 percent when you publish?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Change pricing and locations anywhere in your dashboard to be qualified.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of writers post on Amazon KDP with great expectations. After that, they check their dashboard and are looking at 35% royalties. That hurts. The majority of authors believe that Amazon simply pays 70%. It does not. You must meet specific rules. Pricing, territories, formatting and file size do count. The good news? 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