How much money can you make from a self published book?

How much money can you make from a self published book?

Self-published authors can make between 40% 60% royalties on a single book sale while traditionally published authors usually make between 10%-12% royalties. First-time authors who want to traditionally publish can get an advance, which is usually $10,000 (usually not that much more for a first-timer).

Can Amazon print my book?

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.

Is self publishing a good idea?

With genre fiction, self-publishing can turn you into a successful author (if you can build a platform, if you enjoy marketing and are good at it, if you are lucky). But an author who writes literary fiction is dependent on critical acclaim and literary prizes to build their reputation and following.

What is the best site for self publishing?

You can choose to publish with one or more of them.Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Owned by Amazon, KDP publishes and retails ebooks that can be read on Kindle devices or on devices that have installed the Kindle app. CreateSpace. iBooks. Barnes & Noble Press. Kobo. IngramSpark. Smashwords. Draft2Digital.