How Do Royalties Work?

Let’s break this down without gatekeeping, ladies—because royalties are one of the most misunderstood parts of publishing. And you deserve to know how to go from $5 book sales to $5,000 royalty checks.

Self-Publishing Royalties

On platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark, authors earn 30–70% depending on price and format.

• eBooks ($2.99–$9.99) → usually 70%

• Paperbacks → typically 30–60% after printing costs

Good? Yes.
Life-changing? Not really.

Website Royalties

This is where everything shifts.

When someone buys directly through your website, you keep 100% of the sale (minus printing + fulfillment).

That means: Full profit margins, Full ownership, and Full control.

This is the royalty model with real earning potential.

Prose Publishing: High-Ticket Integration

Here’s the truth: Royalties aren’t where authors get rich. Integration is.

When you pair your book with:

• Courses

• Masterminds

  Coaching packages

• Retreats

• Programs

• Memberships

• Events

• Brand suites

…a $25 book becomes the doorway to a $2,500+ offer.
Suddenly, royalties become the least impressive part of your revenue.

Royalties are nice.
Integration is wealth.

Diversify. Integrate. Sell.

Sell your book in multiple places. Integrate it into your brand ecosystem. Talk about your offers daily.

Your book isn’t just a product, it’s the entry point into your entire world.

Prose Publishing Builds Royalty Strategy Into Every Book

We strategize:

• Royalty strategy

• High-ticket integration

• Bestseller positioning

• Multi-platform sales plans

…into every client experience.

Ready to Turn Your Book Into Profit, Positioning, and Long-Term Scalability?

Message us today. Let’s build your bestseller and your business.