Why You Might Want to Increase the Price of Your Book on Amazon

Hey, gang!

I had a most amazing birthday week!

But now, it’s time to get back to work.

I am dropping this quick update you may or may not have known about.

Amazon is increasing its printing cost on June 20th.

The printing cost is the money you pay to get your book printed.

If you have self-published books on Amazon and the price of your book is too low (less than the new minimum) your royalties could be reduced, or you might not get any.

Printing Cost Changes

1. All paperback and hardcover books will see an increase in their fixed costs to cover the materials, labor, and supplies.
2. They are introducing a new fixed and per-page cost for paperbacks and hardcover books with a larger than standard (6 x 9) trim size.
3. At the same time, they’re also decreasing the cost for some color-ink books ordered through specific Amazon marketplaces.

To see a full breakdown of the updated costs, check out this cost table link that Amazon put together here.

You have two options:

• Leave your prices alone and accept the reduced royalties (if it applies to you)
• Increase the sale price to offset the increased printing costs.

Here’s what you want to do:

• Log into your Amazon K.D.P. Account
• Go to your bookshelf
• Click on the ellipes (…) next to your book and edit print book pricing.
• Check to see if you will still get a royalty when the change kicks in. (It will show you on the page) If not, increase your book price.
• Do it before June 20th.

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