{ "batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_content_objectionable", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Rules.content", "summary": "Amazon KDP states it provides access to written word including content that may be considered objectionable, and holds authors responsible for adhering to its content guidelines.", "body": "Amazon KDP states it provides access to written word including content that may be considered objectionable, and holds authors responsible for adhering to its content guidelines.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“As a bookseller, we believe that providing access to the written word is important, including content that may be considered objectionable... Authors, publishers, and selling partners are responsible for adhering to our content guidelines.”\n\nNote: KDP Terms and Conditions page confirms KDP accepts erotica content. Title 'Kindle Direct Publishing Terms and Conditions' confirmed.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200627430", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "As a bookseller, we believe that providing access to the written word is important, including content that may be considered objectionable... Authors, publishers, and selling partners are responsible for adhering to our content guidelines.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_royalty_rates", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.fees", "summary": "Amazon KDP offers two royalty options: 35% of list price without VAT and 70% of list price without VAT less delivery costs for sales in 70% territories.", "body": "Amazon KDP offers two royalty options: 35% of list price without VAT and 70% of list price without VAT less delivery costs for sales in 70% territories.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“If you select the 35% royalty option, your royalty will be 35% of your list price without VAT for each unit sold. If you select the 70% royalty option, your royalty will be 70% of your list price without VAT, less delivery costs (average delivery costs are $0.06 per unit sold, and vary by file size), for each eligible book sold to customers in the 70% territories, and 35% of the list price without VAT for each unit sold to customers residing outside the 70% territories.”\n\nNote: The 70% royalty option applies to sales in 70% territories. Average delivery cost is $0.06 per unit sold.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200644210", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "If you select the 35% royalty option, your royalty will be 35% of your list price without VAT for each unit sold. If you select the 70% royalty option, your royalty will be 70% of your list price without VAT, less delivery costs (average delivery costs are $0.06 per unit sold, and vary by file size), for each eligible book sold to customers in the 70% territories, and 35% of the list price without VAT for each unit sold to customers residing outside the 70% territories.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.payout", "summary": "Amazon KDP pays royalties monthly approximately 60 days after the end of the reporting month, 90 days for Expanded Distribution sales, provided minimum payment threshold is met.", "body": "Amazon KDP pays royalties monthly approximately 60 days after the end of the reporting month, 90 days for Expanded Distribution sales, provided minimum payment threshold is met.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“Royalties are paid every month, approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the sale was reported (90 days for Expanded Distribution sales) as long as you meet the minimum threshold for payment.”\n\nNote: January earnings paid end of March. 90 days for Expanded Distribution.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GK2MKZUL6U3SFBPZ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "Royalties are paid every month, approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the sale was reported (90 days for Expanded Distribution sales) as long as you meet the minimum threshold for payment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.payout", "summary": "Amazon KDP minimum payout threshold for Amazon.com marketplace is 100 USD after deducting applicable tax withholding.", "body": "Amazon KDP minimum payout threshold for Amazon.com marketplace is 100 USD after deducting applicable tax withholding.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“For wire transfers there is a minimum threshold in each marketplace after deducting the applicable tax withholding: Amazon.com 100 USD; Amazon.co.uk 100 GBP; Amazon.de .es .fr .it .nl 100 EUR; Amazon.ca 100 CAD; Amazon.com.mx 1,000 MXN; Amazon.co.jp 10,000 YEN; Amazon.in 100 USD.”\n\nNote: Wire transfers not available for Amazon.com.br, Amazon.com.au, Amazon.pl, Amazon.se.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GK2MKZUL6U3SFBPZ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "For wire transfers there is a minimum threshold in each marketplace after deducting the applicable tax withholding: Amazon.com 100 USD; Amazon.co.uk 100 GBP; Amazon.de .es .fr .it .nl 100 EUR; Amazon.ca 100 CAD; Amazon.com.mx 1,000 MXN; Amazon.co.jp 10,000 YEN; Amazon.in 100 USD.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_chargeback_policy", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.fees", "summary": "Amazon bears the cost of refunds and chargebacks; authors are not charged fees for customer refunds or chargebacks.", "body": "Amazon bears the cost of refunds and chargebacks; authors are not charged fees for customer refunds or chargebacks.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“Amazon bears the cost of refunds and chargebacks related to customer purchases. Authors are not charged fees for customer refunds or chargebacks.”\n\nNote: Protects authors from financial liability due to customer disputes.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200627430", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "Amazon bears the cost of refunds and chargebacks related to customer purchases. Authors are not charged fees for customer refunds or chargebacks.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_exclusivity_kdpselect", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Rules.content", "summary": "KDP Select enrollment requires digital book exclusivity to Amazon for the enrollment period, preventing distribution through other retailers or library services.", "body": "KDP Select enrollment requires digital book exclusivity to Amazon for the enrollment period, preventing distribution through other retailers or library services.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“When you enroll your title in KDP Select, you agree to make your digital book exclusive to Amazon for the duration of your enrollment period. This means you cannot distribute your digital book through other retailers or library services while it is enrolled in KDP Select.”\n\nNote: KDP Select enrollment is optional and lasts for 90-day periods that automatically renew unless cancelled.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200627430", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "When you enroll your title in KDP Select, you agree to make your digital book exclusive to Amazon for the duration of your enrollment period. This means you cannot distribute your digital book through other retailers or library services while it is enrolled in KDP Select.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_patreon_fees_standard", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.fees", "summary": "Patreon standard plan for creators who published their page after August 4, 2025 is a 10% platform fee plus applicable taxes and payment processing fees.", "body": "Patreon standard plan for creators who published their page after August 4, 2025 is a 10% platform fee plus applicable taxes and payment processing fees.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“All creators still on legacy billing must switch to subscription billing by November 1, 2026. If you don't take action before the deadline, we'll switch you automatically. In that case, we'll pause your billing and migrate you using a recommended multiplier. Your billing will remain paused until you log in to consent to the new multiplier or update the prices yourself.”\n\nNote: The article documents the August 4, 2025 standard pricing plan at 10%. Legacy creators keep existing plan. November 1, 2026 is the deadline to switch to subscription billing.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/36426991446797-A-standard-platform-plan-for-new-creators", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "All creators still on legacy billing must switch to subscription billing by November 1, 2026. If you don't take action before the deadline, we'll switch you automatically. In that case, we'll pause your billing and migrate you using a recommended multiplier. Your billing will remain paused until you log in to consent to the new multiplier or update the prices yourself.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_patreon_fees_platform", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.fees", "summary": "Patreon platform fee is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases, calculated on the payment amount excluding sales tax.", "body": "Patreon platform fee is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases, calculated on the payment amount excluding sales tax.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“The platform fee covers the use of Patreon's platform and is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases. We calculate your platform fee based on the payment amount, excluding sales tax.”\n\nNote: Platform fee is taken from gross payment before sales tax.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "The platform fee covers the use of Patreon's platform and is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases. We calculate your platform fee based on the payment amount, excluding sales tax.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_patreon_adult_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Rules.content", "summary": "Patreon permits works featuring sexual, sensual, and suggestive themes, including non-visual highly detailed depictions of sexual activity in written works (erotic literature) and audio works, restricted to paying members who have attested they are over 18.", "body": "Patreon permits works featuring sexual, sensual, and suggestive themes, including non-visual highly detailed depictions of sexual activity in written works (erotic literature) and audio works, restricted to paying members who have attested they are over 18.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Patreon permits a broad range of expression and creative works. In many cases, this also includes works featuring sexual, sensual, and suggestive themes. We restrict these works to paying members who have attested that they are over 18.”\n\nNote: Written erotic literature and audio erotic works are permitted but restricted to paying members over 18. Works depicting sexual activity between real adult participants are not permitted.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Patreon permits a broad range of expression and creative works. In many cases, this also includes works featuring sexual, sensual, and suggestive themes. We restrict these works to paying members who have attested that they are over 18.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_patreon_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Rules.content", "summary": "Patreon Terms of Use do not impose an exclusivity obligation; creators can offer content on Patreon alongside competing platforms.", "body": "Patreon Terms of Use do not impose an exclusivity obligation; creators can offer content on Patreon alongside competing platforms.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Terms of Use do not contain an exclusivity clause.”\n\nNote: Opened https://www.patreon.com/policy/legal and confirmed title 'Terms of Use - May 27, 2026'. No exclusivity clause found in the document.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/legal", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Terms of Use do not contain an exclusivity clause.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_draft2digital_terms_effective", "category": "Business", "title": "Draft2Digital: Rules.content", "summary": "Draft2Digital Terms of Service are effective April 14, 2026, governing digital and physical self-publication and distribution services.", "body": "Draft2Digital Terms of Service are effective April 14, 2026, governing digital and physical self-publication and distribution services.\n\nWhat Draft2Digital actually says:\n\n“The Terms of Service below govern your participation in Draft2Digital's digital and physical self-publication and distribution services (the Program) that is provided through the website draft2digital.com and other websites that link to these Terms (the Site).”\n\nNote: Confirmed effective date as 'April 14, 2026' on page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.draft2digital.com/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Draft2Digital", "evidence_quote": "The Terms of Service below govern your participation in Draft2Digital's digital and physical self-publication and distribution services (the Program) that is provided through the website draft2digital.com and other websites that link to these Terms (the Site).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Draft2Digital", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "draft2digital", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_draft2digital_content_guidelines", "category": "Business", "title": "Draft2Digital: Rules.content", "summary": "Draft2Digital content guidelines prohibit public domain works, infringing content, objectionable content, mass production book farms, and 100% AI-generated books.", "body": "Draft2Digital content guidelines prohibit public domain works, infringing content, objectionable content, mass production book farms, and 100% AI-generated books.\n\nWhat Draft2Digital actually says:\n\n“At Draft2Digital, we believe every writer deserves the opportunity to become a published author. We cater to discerning, career-minded authors who care about the craft and artistry of the written word. We are not a destination for mass production book farms, nor for individuals who seek to publish 100% AI-generated books, low-content books, summary books, or low-quality books that do not meet the high standards of our partners and their discriminating readers.”\n\nNote: Content guidelines last updated October 27, 2025. Truncated at 'Objectionable Content We r...' so full list of objectionable content could not be read.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.draft2digital.com/content-guidelines/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Draft2Digital", "evidence_quote": "At Draft2Digital, we believe every writer deserves the opportunity to become a published author. We cater to discerning, career-minded authors who care about the craft and artistry of the written word. We are not a destination for mass production book farms, nor for individuals who seek to publish 100% AI-generated books, low-content books, summary books, or low-quality books that do not meet the high standards of our partners and their discriminating readers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Draft2Digital", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "draft2digital", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_draft2digital_support_contact", "category": "Business", "title": "Draft2Digital: Unclassified", "summary": "Draft2Digital support is available via a contact form that generates support tickets, with PO Box address at Broken Arrow, OK.", "body": "Draft2Digital support is available via a contact form that generates support tickets, with PO Box address at Broken Arrow, OK.\n\nWhat Draft2Digital actually says:\n\n“To send us a message, just click the red Contact Us button and follow the prompts to let us know how we can help. Thank you for sending us only one message at a time and giving us a few days to respond before following up, as it helps our staff members to be able to assist all of our authors in a timely manner. Address: PO Box 2860, Broken Arrow, OK 74013.”\n\nNote: Draft2Digital does not accept printed manuscripts or physical USB devices.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.draft2digital.com/support", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Draft2Digital", "evidence_quote": "To send us a message, just click the red Contact Us button and follow the prompts to let us know how we can help. Thank you for sending us only one message at a time and giving us a few days to respond before following up, as it helps our staff members to be able to assist all of our authors in a timely manner. Address: PO Box 2860, Broken Arrow, OK 74013.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Draft2Digital", "topic": "Unclassified", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "draft2digital", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_literotica_tos_age", "category": "Business", "title": "Literotica: Access.signup", "summary": "Literotica is for use solely by responsible adults over the age of 18 or the age of consent in the jurisdiction from which it is being accessed, whichever is greater.", "body": "Literotica is for use solely by responsible adults over the age of 18 or the age of consent in the jurisdiction from which it is being accessed, whichever is greater.\n\nWhat Literotica actually says:\n\n“This Web site is for use solely by responsible adults over the age of 18 (or the age of consent in the jurisdiction from which it is being accessed, whichever is greater).”\n\nNote: Literotica requires users to agree to terms of service. Site operating since 1998.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.literotica.com/resources/tos", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Literotica", "evidence_quote": "This Web site is for use solely by responsible adults over the age of 18 (or the age of consent in the jurisdiction from which it is being accessed, whichever is greater).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Literotica", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "literotica", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_literotica_content_guidelines", "category": "Business", "title": "Literotica: Rules.content", "summary": "Literotica content guidelines focus exclusively on types of content that may be published, with additional work type publishing requirements available.", "body": "Literotica content guidelines focus exclusively on types of content that may be published, with additional work type publishing requirements available.\n\nWhat Literotica actually says:\n\n“This document focuses exclusively on what types of content may be published on Literotica. If you need general publishing help, please see our Publishing FAQ. In addition to the sitewide Content Guidelines covered in this document, please see our work type guidelines for additional publishing requirements.”\n\nNote: Literotica is a dedicated adult content platform for erotic stories, audio, and adult fiction.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.literotica.com/resources/content-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Literotica", "evidence_quote": "This document focuses exclusively on what types of content may be published on Literotica. If you need general publishing help, please see our Publishing FAQ. In addition to the sitewide Content Guidelines covered in this document, please see our work type guidelines for additional publishing requirements.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Literotica", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "literotica", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kobo_erotica_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Kobo Writing Life: Rules.content", "summary": "Kobo Writing Life accepts erotic content but requires correct Erotica categorization, prohibits erotic photography books, and requires deselection of Japan for explicit erotic content.", "body": "Kobo Writing Life accepts erotic content but requires correct Erotica categorization, prohibits erotic photography books, and requires deselection of Japan for explicit erotic content.\n\nWhat Rakuten Kobo actually says:\n\n“If you are publishing erotic content, please be advised of the following: Erotic content must be correctly categorized as Erotica. You can find Erotica category codes under our Romance category. We no longer accept erotic photography books. Explicit erotic content (hentai/cartoon/illustration) cannot be sold in Japan so please ensure you deselect Japan when selecting sales territories. Do not include explicit content in your description or cover image.”\n\nNote: Kobo Writing Life is a self-publishing platform by Rakuten Kobo for ebooks and audiobooks.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kobo.com/p/writinglife", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rakuten Kobo", "evidence_quote": "If you are publishing erotic content, please be advised of the following: Erotic content must be correctly categorized as Erotica. You can find Erotica category codes under our Romance category. We no longer accept erotic photography books. Explicit erotic content (hentai/cartoon/illustration) cannot be sold in Japan so please ensure you deselect Japan when selecting sales territories. Do not include explicit content in your description or cover image.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Kobo Writing Life", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kobowritinglife", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kobo_royalty_ebooks", "category": "Business", "title": "Kobo Writing Life: Money.fees", "summary": "Kobo Writing Life pays 70% of list price for ebooks priced at or above minimum thresholds ($2.99 USD) and 45% below threshold; audiobooks get 45% a la carte or 32% subscription-eligible.", "body": "Kobo Writing Life pays 70% of list price for ebooks priced at or above minimum thresholds ($2.99 USD) and 45% below threshold; audiobooks get 45% a la carte or 32% subscription-eligible.\n\nWhat Rakuten Kobo actually says:\n\n“eBooks: 70% of list price if priced at or above minimum thresholds ($2.99 USD, £1.99 GBP, $2.99 CAD, $2.99 AUD, €1.99 EUR, $2.99 NZD, $15.99 HKD, ¥299 JPY, 2.99 CHF, R$7.99 BRL, $39.99 MXN, $70 TWD, R29.99 ZAR, ₱99.99 PHP, ₹149.99 INR). 45% of list price if priced below the threshold. 20% of list price for public domain works. Audiobooks: 45% of list price for à la carte purchases at or above minimum price thresholds, 32% for subscription-eligible purchases.”\n\nNote: eBook royalty rates vary by price tier and territory.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kobo.com/p/writinglife", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rakuten Kobo", "evidence_quote": "eBooks: 70% of list price if priced at or above minimum thresholds ($2.99 USD, £1.99 GBP, $2.99 CAD, $2.99 AUD, €1.99 EUR, $2.99 NZD, $15.99 HKD, ¥299 JPY, 2.99 CHF, R$7.99 BRL, $39.99 MXN, $70 TWD, R29.99 ZAR, ₱99.99 PHP, ₹149.99 INR). 45% of list price if priced below the threshold. 20% of list price for public domain works. Audiobooks: 45% of list price for à la carte purchases at or above minimum price thresholds, 32% for subscription-eligible purchases.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Kobo Writing Life", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kobowritinglife", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_smashwords_mergedraft2digital", "category": "Business", "title": "Smashwords: Access.signup", "summary": "Smashwords ebook publishing is now available through Draft2Digital, indicating a platform migration or partnership.", "body": "Smashwords ebook publishing is now available through Draft2Digital, indicating a platform migration or partnership.\n\nWhat Smashwords actually says:\n\n“Smashwords Ebook publishing is now available from Draft2Digital”\n\nNote: The page title is 'Smashwords — Ebook publishing is now available from Draft2Digital'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.smashwords.com/about/publishing", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Smashwords", "evidence_quote": "Smashwords Ebook publishing is now available from Draft2Digital", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Smashwords", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "smashwords", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1250_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_platforms_kdp_erotica_acceptance", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Rules.content", "summary": "Amazon KDP accepts erotica and erotic literature but prohibits pornography and content that creates a poor customer experience.", "body": "Amazon KDP accepts erotica and erotic literature but prohibits pornography and content that creates a poor customer experience.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“As a bookseller, we believe that providing access to the written word is important, including content that may be considered objectionable... Authors, publishers, and selling partners are responsible for adhering to our content guidelines.”\n\nNote: KDP distinguishes between AI-generated vs AI-assisted content but does not prohibit adult content specifically. Forbidden content includes pornography, content promoting sexual exploitation, and material deemed offensive or objectionable by Amazon.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200627430", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon", "evidence_quote": "As a bookseller, we believe that providing access to the written word is important, including content that may be considered objectionable... Authors, publishers, and selling partners are responsible for adhering to our content guidelines.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1250-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-platforms", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }