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How Much I Got Paid For 49 Pages Read From Amazon KDP Select
I was obsessed with book sales when I first started self-publishing on Amazon KDP. The only way to make money was through direct purchases. But then, something surprising happened — I started earning even on days when no one bought a single copy.
How?
Through Kindle Unlimited (KU) page reads.
Recently, I had 49 pages read, and while the amount might seem small at first glance, the reality is that every page read contributes to long-term success. This experience changed the way I approach self-publishing, and today, I’m breaking it all down for you.
If you’re in KDP Select (or thinking about it), you need to understand how KENP reads can turn into steady passive income.
What Is KENP & How Does It Work?
Amazon KDP Select allows authors to enroll their books in Kindle Unlimited (KU) and Kindle Owners’ Lending Library (KOLL). Readers subscribed to KU can borrow and read books for free, and authors are paid based on the number of pages read rather than from direct sales.
Each month, Amazon allocates a KDP Global Fund — which varies — and pays authors per page read. The exact payout rate changes…
