In a recent YouTube video, Mandy Lynn expresses frustration with IngramSpark’s decision to cut indie authors’ royalty rates. She discusses her own experience with the platform and highlights the impact of the new policy on authors’ earnings. Despite her initial reluctance, she decides to remove her books from distribution with IngramSpark in protest, emphasizing the…
Self-publishing can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be. Mandy Lynn offers tips on budgeting for editors, cover designers, formatters, and marketing. With careful planning, you can save money while still achieving professional results. Additionally, Mandy announces a one-dollar sticker sheet sale in preparation for her maternity leave and highlights the importance of setting…
The video discusses the excitement around an email from KDP regarding scheduling release dates for paperback and hardcover books on Amazon. While it doesn’t include print book pre-orders yet, it offers authors more control over their book’s release timing and the ability to order author copies before release without the “not for resale” bar. Despite…
How Much Money Do Authors Really Make? Author Income & Book Royalties Breakdown // If you plan on self-publishing a book, it's important to understand how author royalties work and how much you can expect to make per book sale. In this video, I'll be covering how much royalties you can expect to make on…