First: the link to the September 2015 report.
Next: Points that stood out for me -
Next: Points that stood out for me -
Walmart will very shortly be carrying a self-published book on its store shelves
If only local bookstores / or even chain stores like 7-11 would do this, too!
The rise of Kindle Unlimited...
KU1 was great for my pen name, but unfortunately I went into it a little too late. KU2 stung because I hate the idea that we're paid by pages read. However, considering the stats shared by Author Earnings, I know I have to adjust. So, yes, I'm planning a KU comeback for my pen names. Will share results once I have a complete NEW series to market.
Amazon imprints have nearly doubled their market share, from 7% of all Amazon ebook purchases in February 2014 to 13% of all Amazon ebook purchases now.
For me, this simply means that Amazon will naturally provide books under their own imprints with better visibility. It's a good way to do business and it's just something that we need to live with and adapt to. C'est la vie.
Note: I have nothing to say about the decrease in traditionally published authors' earnings or reduced sales for trad-pub books because, well, to be honest - I feel like I have bigger things to worry about at the moment.
