Diving Deep Into The Changes To Amazon’s KDP Printing Costs

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Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has recently announced significant changes to printing costs, set to take effect on June 20, 2023. These changes aim to reflect the rising expenses of labor, materials, and printing books with large trim sizes.

I’ll dive into the details of these printing cost changes andand advise on how we can prepare and adapt to these changes.

Full details of these changes have been published on Amazon’s seller page:

Printing cost changes FAQ

Understanding the Printing Cost Changes

The printing cost changes consist of three key elements:

1. Increase in Fixed Cost: KDP will raise the fixed cost for all paperback and hardcover books to account for higher labor, paper, and material expenses.
2. Additional Costs for Large Trim Sizes: Books with large trim sizes exceeding 6.12 inches (155 mm) in width or 9 inches (229 mm) in height will…