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Book Pricing and Royalty Calculator
See what you could earn per copy and in total, and how many copies you need to sell to break even.
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Your numbers
Your estimate
Earnings per copy
$8.49
Total earnings
$4,247
500 copies
After upfront costs
$1,247
Profit
Break-even
354 copies
- Selling price$24.99
- Retailer or distributor share (40%)−$10.00
- Printing cost−$6.50
- You keep$8.49
Estimates only. Retailer shares, printing costs, returns, shipping and taxes differ by platform and change over time, so check the current terms of the platform you plan to use.
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