How to Sell an eBook on Amazon: A Complete Guide

Understanding the Amazon Ebook Ecosystem

Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform is the gateway for selling ebooks on Amazon. It operates on a royalty model where authors keep between 35% and 70% of their ebook's sale price, depending on pricing and distribution choices. Unlike traditional publishing, KDP requires no gatekeepers—you control your content, pricing, and publishing timeline. The platform provides access to Amazon's global readership, with availability in over 200 countries and territories through the Kindle Store.