This May, Amazon announced the first Kindle Unlimited price increase since it’s inception, taking subscriptions from $9.99 a month to $11.99. What does this change mean, and will self-published authors benefit
The purpose of Kindle Unlimited is to give new authors and smaller publishing houses center stage. You’ll get recommendations based on your reading habits, but you may not find that latest bestseller. On the other hand, Prime Reading is packed with popular books from familiar publishers, along...
What are the Amazon Prime benefits? The perks of an Amazon Prime membership include free shipping, unlimited media streaming and exclusive shopping discounts. Fast, free shipping Amazon Prime’s key benefit is its free two-day shipping on millions of eligible items. In some cities, you can get...
One benefit of subscription services is how they can free you up from the planning and thinking these tasks would normally require. For instance, you might pay for a subscription service of shampoo and conditioner, so every three months two new bottles arrive on your doorstep without you even ...
Let’s examine each benefit in more detail. Benefit 1: Target a Younger Demographic When you self-publish your stories through a typical self-publishing platform, such as Amazon’s KDP or IngramSpark, you’re likely targeting readers who read full books, either in physical form or on an e...
2. Unlimited Streaming with Prime Video Amazon Prime members get full access to Amazon Prime Video. This benefit alone is why many people choose to subscribe. You’ll find thousands of movies and TV shows included at no extra cost, including original series and movies, such asThe Big Sick,...
With that in mind, a lot of Amazon's past decisions make sense. Authors are not always happy with the changes the Amazon incorporates into their platform, but usually it is a benefit to the consumer. In that context, we know that Amazon definitely wants to remove the scammers from their...
Amazon Prime Day – well, the main event – usually takes place in July each year. And considering we're already rushing through the merry month of May, we're speeding towards the next big Amazon sale event. Prime Day is when we typically see the lowest prices on a wide variety of ite...
Amazon offers two ebook royalty plans: the 70% option and the 35% option. In both plans, your royalty cut is calculated as a percentage of your list price, minus VAT. To be eligible for the 70% plan, you’ll need to do all of the following: Publish something that’s not in the ...
One unexpected benefit? You can actually save money on gas with your Prime subscription. From grocery deals to streaming extras, there's a lot more value packed into your membership than most people realize. Sure, a30-day free triallets you take advantage of limited-time deals, but it only...