Starting June 20, for the first time since its launch in 2016, Amazon KDP will increase the pricing for print (POD) books. The only surprising thing about this move is how long it took, since IngramSpark has raised POD pricing multiple times in recent years.
Price increases will affect all titles:
- There will be an increase in the fixed cost for all paperback and hardcover books.
- There will be a new fixed and per-page cost for paperback and hardcover books with large trim sizes. A large trim size is either larger than 6.12 inches (155 mm) in width or 9 inches (229 mm) in height.
However, there will be a decrease in the per-page cost for certain color-ink print books ordered from some marketplaces. Compare the old versus new pricing at their full FAQ page. KDP authors can visit their bookshelf to run a one-time bulk list price update on all book pricing to continue earning the same royalties after the printing costs change.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
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