eBook Pricing: Compare Your Options (2026)
Compare net proceeds under your own fee and price assumptions, then consider audience, format, distribution, and the value of the offer.
Set a price with clear assumptions
Consider the reader, the outcome, comparable books, your distribution plan, and the costs or fees that affect each sale. A price should fit the offer and the audience; page count alone does not determine value.
Compare scenarios
For a simple illustration, suppose a $5 sale has $1 in combined store and delivery costs. The remainder before taxes or other expenses is $4. A different store, file size, tax treatment, or royalty plan changes the result, so replace these example inputs with the current terms for your channel.
- Estimate net proceeds after the fees that apply to each channel.
- Check the current price limits or royalty conditions of your chosen store.
- Consider whether a free sample or bundle changes the offer.
- Record the price and date when you test a change.
Avoid false precision
A calculation can compare proceeds under assumptions, but it cannot predict demand. Treat pricing as a decision to review with your own sales and reader feedback.
Put it into practice.
Turn your outline into an editable eBook draft, then review and refine it before publishing.