How much money I make as an indie author!

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Summary

An honest breakdown of an indie author's income, explaining royalty structures across formats, the impact of Kindle Unlimited, and the importance of series and marketing.

Highlights

Introduction and Disclaimer00:00:00

Andrea shares her experience as an indie author, setting expectations for earnings and explaining her DIY approach to publishing, which excludes paid advertising.

Earnings per Format00:04:14

A breakdown of royalties for Kindle and paperback books, noting that earnings fluctuate based on pricing, territory, and distribution methods.

Kindle Unlimited and Pricing Strategy00:12:33

An explanation of how Kindle Unlimited page reads work and the strategy behind pricing books, including using series to improve long-term income.

The Importance of Series and Long-term Growth00:20:11

Why writing series is crucial for readership retention and how earnings compound over time as an author builds their back catalog.

Conclusion and Final Advice00:25:43

Concluding thoughts on the reality of indie publishing, emphasizing that money should be a bonus rather than the primary motivation, and how readers can best support authors.

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