Do authors keep 100% royalties?

Yes. Authors Pilot does not take a commission on book sales. Readers purchase on Amazon or your website, and you keep the royalties those channels pay.

Is the author page free?

During launch, creating a profile and listing eligible books on a free author page has no platform fee. Optional services are priced separately.

Author guide

Sell Books Without Amazon

Sell Books Without Amazon for indie authors: free author page, one shareable book link to Amazon or your website, click tracking, and 100% royalties—no commission.

How do I sell books without amazon?

Sell Books Without Amazon on Authors Pilot starts with a free author page and one shareable link. Add Amazon or website buy buttons, share that URL everywhere, and keep 100% royalties—Authors Pilot never takes a sales commission. Outbound clicks help you see which posts drive reader interest.

Key takeaways

Create a free branded author page for your books and bio.
Use one link in bios, emails, and posts instead of juggling store URLs.
Send readers to Amazon or your own site—you keep retailer royalties.
Review outbound clicks in your dashboard to improve what you promote.

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