AUTHOR ROYALTY CALCULATOR
AUTHOR EARNING (SELF PUBLISHING MODEL)
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
How much will be the expense of producing my book?
Please consider closely the factors that determine cost. First the number of pages, the size of the final volume with the number of pages needed to be in colour or only black and white, will factor in to determine cost of production. The final print-ready file will help a more accurate projection of the book’s cost.
How do I set the selling price of my book?
It entirely depends on the production cost. Factors like the number of pages, content, and finish of the book determine it. You can use our online calculator to estimate it.
For International print book sales, what is the basis to calculate author earnings?
The difference of the expenses incurred with the Selling Price determines the profit.
Expenses include production costs and distribution charges. From this Clever Fox takes a 37% processing fee.
International Sales Earnings
Let us assume, the Selling Price of a book is $9.80, and the production cost of the book is $2.99. Now, the profits would be calculated as
Profits = [Selling Price – (40% Distribution Cost on Selling Price + Production Cost)] – Processing Fee (37% of the profit amount after deducting distribution cost and production cost)
= [$9.80 – ($3.92 + $2.99)] – 37%
= [$9.80 – $6.91] – 37%
= $2.89 – $1.06 = $1.82
You will earn $2.32 when sold via Amazon.com and other Amazon international websites.
International Expanded Distribution
Let us assume, the Selling Price of a book is $9.80, and the production cost of the book is $2.99 Now, the profits would be calculated as
Profits = [Selling Price – (60% Distribution Cost on Selling Price + Production Cost)]
– 37% Processing Fee
= [$9.80 – ($5.88 + $2.99)] – 37%
= [$9.80 – $8.87] – 37%
= $0.93 –$0.34 = $0.58
Through Ingram or expanded distribution, you will earn $0.58.
What if I need extra print copies?
If the author needs any extra copies for promotion or personal use must purchase from the publisher at a subsidy cost. The author can also purchase them directly from the dashboard.
Are Clever Store and Ziffy Bees the same?
After our success with Clever Store, we have rebranded to Ziffy Bees. Here, we sell not only our own publication books but also books from other publishers.
How is royalty calculated in the Partnered Publishing/Hybrid Publishing model?
Please note: Until 10th June 2025, we are following a 50%-50% royalty model for Hybrid Publishing.
From 10th June 2025 onwards, our Hybrid Publishing packages will follow a 70%-30% royalty model, and the package pricing will be revised accordingly.
This new 70%-30% model will apply only to authors onboarding from 10th June 2025.
For all existing authors, the current 50%-50% royalty model will continue for books already published or in the production stage.
The cashback scheme will also be slightly modified.
The above royalty calculator is designed for self-publishing royalty calculations. For Hybrid Publishing, please use the updated calculator available at: