How long is an average ebook?
A typical ebook is around 2,000-2,500 words, which probably only gives you around 300-350 words per section. Get the key points across crisply and succinctly, so as not to detain your reader unnecessarily.
What is the size of an ebook?
Book sizes
| Type | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Ebook | |
| General | 20.8 × 33.3 in |
| Kindle | 22.2 × 35.6 in |
| Wattpad | 7.1 × 11.1 in |
How long should a self help ebook be?
Ebook Word Count by Genre A minimum count for a nonfiction ebook is about 10,000 words, as long as the content is solid. (Better to have solid, clear information than rambling to make a page count.) The average fiction book is about 80,000 to 100,000 words, which is about 246 to 307 ebook pages.
How much should I charge for an eBook?
Because Amazon and BN.com provide higher royalties for books priced between $2.99 and $9.99, this is good price range to stay in. In fact, the most commonly purchased ebooks range from $2.99 to $3.99, with $3.99 being most popular.
How much do authors get paid for their first book?
Self-published authors can make between 40% – 60% royalties on a single book sale while traditionally published authors usually make between 10%-12% royalties. First-time authors who want to traditionally publish can get an advance, which is usually $10,000 (usually not that much more for a first-timer).
Is being an author worth it?
Being a successful author is altogether different, as with any other creative profession. If you do succeed, it’s very much worth it. I can think of no other creative field that quite compares. But you’ve got to love the genre in which you write.
How much money does the average author make per book?
A traditionally published author makes 5–20% royalties on print books, usually 25% on ebooks (though can be less), and 10–25% on audiobooks.
What is the average income of an author?
The median annual wage for writers and authors was $67,120 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,880, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $133,460.