Published but Broke? What Amazon’s Royalty Cut Means for Self-Published Authors
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A wake-up call every author needs before June 10th—because being published isn’t the same as being profitable.
🔥 Attention Self-Published Authors!
Amazon is changing the rules again—and your royalties are on the chopping block. Starting June 10, 2025, authors selling books under $9.99 will see their royalty rate slashed from 60% to 50%. But the real issue? Most authors were never truly profitable to begin with.
In this unfiltered episode of The Entrepreneur’s Lounge Radio Show & Podcast, award-winning publisher, author, and media mogul Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru breaks down what this change really means for indie authors and presses.
More importantly, she reveals:
Why being published is NOT a business strategy
The 4 things you must do before June 10
How to design a profitable author platform
The difference between being an author and being an authorpreneur
Why self-published authors need to stop depending on Amazon alone
Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned author feeling stuck, this episode will shake up how you approach your publishing journey—and give you the steps to finally monetize your message.
👉 Ready to stop renting your royalties and start owning your brand?
Join the Profitable Author Association, be featured in Published! Magazine, or become a guest on the show.
🎧 Listen now & grab your next steps at: TheJoyGuru.net/podcast
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