Publishing glossary
Publish beyond Amazon
Publish beyond Amazon without guessing the numbers.
Broad distribution means deciding between KDP Select in Kindle Unlimited and every other store on earth. This path shows what each choice costs in royalty and reach.
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✓Royalty math per platform✓KDP Select 90-day trade-off explained✓Direct-store options without inventory
The real trade-off: exclusive vs wide
KDP Select buys Kindle Unlimited page reads in exchange for 90-day exclusivity. Going wide keeps your book on Apple, Kobo, Google Play, B&N, and D2D — usually more formats and more countries, but without KU reads.
Most authors choose by where their readers already are. The math is per-platform: 70% at the minimum price bands, delivery fees on Amazon, D2D's aggregate cut, and direct stores where you keep both price and customer email.
What one release pass covers
A $39 release produces the version-locked EPUB, print interior, and full-wrap cover check for one text-led book — the same files you upload to any platform that accepts them.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Should I stay exclusive on Amazon?
Stay if Kindle Unlimited reads are your biggest channel. Go wide if you want Apple, Kobo, Google, and direct sales. Both are valid; decide from your numbers, not from advice.
Which platform pays most?
It depends on price band and delivery size. Run the KDP royalty calculator for Amazon and compare against each store's published rate.
One version, every store it can reach.
The release pass keeps EPUB, print files, and metadata consistent with one approved book version across platforms.