Self-Publish eBooks on Amazon
Write and publish eBooks on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Earn 70% royalties.
- Startup cost
- €0
- Rough range once established
- €0–€400 a month
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Risk
- Low
An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.
Step-by-step guide
1Research profitable niches on Amazon (self-help, finance, romance)
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2Write 20,000-50,000 word eBook
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3Design cover on Canva or hire designer (€50)
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4Publish on KDP, price €2.99-9.99
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5Earn 70% royalties, promote on social media
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Why people choose it
- Passive royalties
- Global reach
- No publisher needed
- Keep 70% of sales
What can go wrong
- Saturated market
- Marketing required
- Amazon algorithm dependent