{ "batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_content_prohibits_pornography", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Rules.content", "summary": "Amazon KDP prohibits pornography and removes content that contains it, along with other offensive material.", "body": "Amazon KDP prohibits pornography and removes content that contains it, along with other offensive material.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“We don't sell certain content including content that we determine is hate speech, promotes the abuse or sexual exploitation of children, contains pornography, glorifies rape or pedophilia, advocates terrorism, or other material we deem inappropriate or offensive.”\n\nNote: Amazon KDP explicitly lists 'pornography' as prohibited content that violates their content policy.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200672390", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "We don't sell certain content including content that we determine is hate speech, promotes the abuse or sexual exploitation of children, contains pornography, glorifies rape or pedophilia, advocates terrorism, or other material we deem inappropriate or offensive.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "US marketplace, global enforcement", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_35_royalty_option", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.fees", "summary": "KDP's 35% royalty option provides simple 35% of list price minus VAT, applies regardless of territory.", "body": "KDP's 35% royalty option provides simple 35% of list price minus VAT, applies regardless of territory.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“35% Royalty Rate x (List Price – applicable VAT) = Royalty”\n\nNote: The 35% royalty option has no territory restrictions and is simpler than the 70% option.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200634560", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "35% Royalty Rate x (List Price – applicable VAT) = Royalty", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Amazon.com marketplace", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_70_royalty_option", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.fees", "summary": "KDP's 70% royalty option offers 70% of list price minus VAT minus delivery costs for eligible territories.", "body": "KDP's 70% royalty option offers 70% of list price minus VAT minus delivery costs for eligible territories.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“70% Royalty Rate x (List Price – applicable VAT - Delivery Costs) = Royalty”\n\nNote: The 70% option applies only to 23 specific territories and has delivery costs deducted from royalties.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200634560", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "70% Royalty Rate x (List Price – applicable VAT - Delivery Costs) = Royalty", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Amazon.com marketplace - 23 eligible territories", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_delivery_costs_file_size", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.fees", "summary": "KDP charges delivery costs based on file size, $0.15/MB on Amazon.com, minimum $0.01 regardless of file size.", "body": "KDP charges delivery costs based on file size, $0.15/MB on Amazon.com, minimum $0.01 regardless of file size.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“Delivery Costs are equal to the number of megabytes we determine your Digital Book file contains, multiplied by the Delivery Cost rate listed below. Amazon.com: US $0.15/MB”\n\nNote: Delivery costs are deducted from the 70% royalty option but not from the 35% royalty option.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200634500", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "Delivery Costs are equal to the number of megabytes we determine your Digital Book file contains, multiplied by the Delivery Cost rate listed below. Amazon.com: US $0.15/MB", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Varies by marketplace", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_35_royalty_file_size_minimums", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.pricing", "summary": "KDP's 35% royalty option has different minimum price requirements based on file size: less than 3MB ($0.99), 3MB-10MB ($1.99), 10MB+ ($2.99).", "body": "KDP's 35% royalty option has different minimum price requirements based on file size: less than 3MB ($0.99), 3MB-10MB ($1.99), 10MB+ ($2.99).\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“35% Royalty Option: Minimum List Price: Less than 3 megabytes = $0.99, Greater than or equal to 3 megabytes and less than 10 megabytes = $1.99, 10 megabytes or greater = $2.99”\n\nNote: The 35% royalty option applies regardless of territory, while the 70% option is limited to specific territories.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200634560", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "35% Royalty Option: Minimum List Price: Less than 3 megabytes = $0.99, Greater than or equal to 3 megabytes and less than 10 megabytes = $1.99, 10 megabytes or greater = $2.99", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Amazon.com marketplace", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_70_royalty_price_band_expansion", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Money.pricing", "summary": "KDP expanded the 70% royalty option price band from $2.99-$9.99 to $2.99-$12.99 effective July 7, 2026.", "body": "KDP expanded the 70% royalty option price band from $2.99-$9.99 to $2.99-$12.99 effective July 7, 2026.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“Effective July 7, 2026, the 70% royalty option price band is $2.99-$12.99 on Amazon.com, expanding from the previous range of $2.99-$9.99, with equivalent changes in other KDP marketplaces.”\n\nNote: This expansion provides authors with higher price points while still qualifying for the 70% royalty rate.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200634560", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "Effective July 7, 2026, the 70% royalty option price band is $2.99-$12.99 on Amazon.com, expanding from the previous range of $2.99-$9.99, with equivalent changes in other KDP marketplaces.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Amazon.com marketplace - price band expansion", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_tools_cover_creator", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Craft.studio", "summary": "KDP provides a Cover Creator tool for authors to design basic covers without additional software.", "body": "KDP provides a Cover Creator tool for authors to design basic covers without additional software.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“Design a basic cover with our Cover Creator tool. See a guide with detailed file type, size, and color requirements.”\n\nNote: This tool helps authors create professional-looking book covers without additional design software.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200735480", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "Design a basic cover with our Cover Creator tool. See a guide with detailed file type, size, and color requirements.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Craft.studio", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Free for KDP authors", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1254_erotica_writing_and_adult_ebooks_tools_kdp_calculator_print_price_estimate", "category": "Business", "title": "Amazon KDP: Craft.studio", "summary": "KDP provides a Print Price Calculator to estimate paperback printing costs and help plan pricing strategy.", "body": "KDP provides a Print Price Calculator to estimate paperback printing costs and help plan pricing strategy.\n\nWhat Amazon KDP actually says:\n\n“To estimate your printing cost and paperback royalty, use our calculator: Figures generated by this tool are for estimation purposes only. Your actual royalty will be calculated when you set up your paperback on KDP.”\n\nNote: This calculator helps authors plan their pricing strategy but actual costs are determined when the book is published.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help?topicId=G200735480", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon KDP", "evidence_quote": "To estimate your printing cost and paperback royalty, use our calculator: Figures generated by this tool are for estimation purposes only. Your actual royalty will be calculated when you set up your paperback on KDP.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1254-erotica-writing-and-adult-ebooks-tools", "subject": "Amazon KDP", "topic": "Craft.studio", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Estimation tool only", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonkdp", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }