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#53: "Amazon KDP's 2023 Printing Cost Are Going Up πŸš€ Key Takeaways"

Author
Tammie Chrin | Self-Publishing Biz Books| KDP 4 B2B Method | AI Self-Publishing
Published
Tue 16 May 2023
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-with-a-twist/episodes/53-Amazon-KDPs-2023-Printing-Cost-Are-Going-Up--Key-Takeaways-e244ndk

"Amazon KDP's 2023 Printing Cost Are Going Up πŸš€ Key Takeaways."



  • KDP announces changes to printing costs effective from June 20, 2023, aligning with the current cost of materials and labor.

  • Increased fixed cost for all paperback and hardcover books due to higher material and supplier costs.

  • New fixed and per-page costs were introduced for large trim-size books, defined as larger than 6.12 inches in width or 9 inches in height.

  • Decreased per-page cost for certain color-ink print books in select marketplaces.

  • Impact on author royalties, suggesting potential list price updates to avoid changes in royalty payments or zero royalties.

  • Tools provided by KDP to help authors evaluate the impact of new printing costs on their royalty earnings.

  • KDP monitors printing costs annually and promises advance notice of future changes.





    Show Notes//




  • See new printing costs and answers to frequently asked questions:




  • Visit your Bookshelf to run a one-time bulk list price update on all of your live paperback and hardcover list prices to continue earning the same royalties after printing costs change:



    https://kdp.amazon.com/bookshelf




    πŸ“šTammie Chrin, your trusted guide on the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) journey, is the creative genius behind the unique KDP 4 B2B Method. This trailblazing method teaches you how to team up with businesses, earn setup fees for each booklet you create, and enjoy a recurring income from each booklet sold by the business!




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