Can You Self-Publish on Amazon for Free? Book Publishing Fees Explained

Can You Self-Publish on Amazon for Free? Book Publishing Fees Explained // Is it possible to self-publish a book on Amazon for free? And if it's not free, exactly how much should you expect to pay when you're self-publishing a book? In this video I break exactly what fees you can expect to pay when you're self-publishing your book on Amazon, and what type of costs you should prepare yourself for when you're self-publishing, whether you use Kindle Direct Publishing or IngramSpark.

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Mandi Lynn published her first novel when she was seventeen. The author of multiple books, Mandi spends her days continuing to write and creating YouTube videos to help other writers achieve their dreams of seeing their books published. Mandi is the owner of Stone Ridge Books, a company that works to help authors bring their books to life through cover design and digital book marketing. She is also the creator of The Book Launch Planner, a planner designed to help authors publish and market their books. When she’s not creating, you can find Mandi exploring her backyard or getting lost in the woods.

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[funetnik]

Thank you so much for all your help on my publishing journey. When I first found your account on YouTube, it was like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Thanks to all your helpful advice and content, I published my first book at 14! I really appreciate all that you share and how you inspire others to follow their dreams.

[artworldclub]

Thank you so much!
You explain things in a very familiar and "easy to understand" manner.
Your videos are so helpful for self-publishing ☺️

[zipfslaw]

Thanks for this video. I did not realize before I watched it that you can order a proof copy—that makes me feel a lot more confident about the whole thing!

[destresswithyoga]

Have you noticed any increases in Amazon fees since the pandemic? So many things have gone up. Great info!

[SonicChronicles]

This was very useful! Thank you so much.

[sfckriswhamiltonusaretired]

Very informative! Thank you for your version of "Self Publishing for Idiots." 😆 I'll be checking out the rest of your videos because yours was slow enough and not jargon loaded. I could take notes or stop the video in time to do so. I see there are hundreds of vids about this subject but my military mind tells me to just stick with one that seems qualitative and informative at a pace a retired 62-year-old man can follow. Thank you again!

[nstixxitsn]

Thanks. Good, clear speaking voice, good clear acoustics. I was afraid going in that amazon was charging to publish books, beyond what Mandi Lynn mentioned, but she put my mind at ease. Now, I just have to get past the amazon censors!

[judiboitshepo]

It was relevant and helpful. Thank you❤

[FinanciallySavvyParent]

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[amandaguzman]

Thank you so much!! I am hoping to publish to KDP soon and your video helped so much!! Also, 🐀

[ChrisMusante]

Thank you, and like... GIANT HUG! Hope you are not only fine but dandy too in this whacked out world. Shalom.

[quawannabannarbie]

Would you do a video on how you created your opener video

[Hardcastle]

I'm bummed by your ingramsparks experience, because I felt like they were the one for my upcoming book, but is it all "preorder" stuff? I wouldn't be interested in that anyway.

[rossirdsub]

Thank you for this brilliant resource! Was wondering, when you mentioned the cost of hiring a cover designer, editor, etc. Are these add-on services provided through the KDP self-publishing process, or do you have to hire them seperately?

[supernaturalwriter]

I tend to run into a lot of tech issues in general. I'd be pretty nervous to go with a company like ingram spark when it seems like you can't contact them easily.

[parapulsetv]

What if a person doesn't want royalties at all? If they just want to give their ebook away for free, basically just using Kindle as a free distributor? Not just as a promotion but full time I mean. I'm on a mission, don't want a dime of profit for it.

[winonalaird]

Thank You. You have answered my question on the cost of publishing on KDP.

[michaelherbert]

Hi how do I promote my book once it’s uploaded? Thanks

[jadewatson]

Would you say that it is best to publish an ebook first and then paperbacks once you have earned more?

[tasheanawyley]

Question, so when you sell a book on Amazon KDP, they charge for the book and charge to ship it