Financial Considerations
Typical Costs
- Professional Editing: $1,500-$3,000
- Cover Design: $500-$1,500
- Formatting: $200-$500
- ISBN and Copyright: $200-$300
- Marketing: $1,000-$5,000
- Total Investment: $3,400-$10,300
Revenue Potential
- Ebook royalties: 70% (Amazon KDP)
- Print royalties: 40-60%
- Audiobook royalties: 25-40%