A teen paid thousands to self-publish a book about her family's story and thought royalties would make up for it. Years later she's seen just $300.

Some people view self-publishing as a failure, chosen only when no other options remain. But the simple truth is that traditional gatekeepers -- literary agents and editors at publishing houses -- ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A common question would-be authorpreneurs ask is if they should self-publish their book or pursue a deal with a traditional publisher.

Amazon self-publishing does not charge a setup fee. The author can post a book at no cost and list it without paying anything upfront. The author pays a commission on sales. Amazon charges a ...

Explicit content is appearing on Amazon Kindle as users exploit gaps in KDP moderation. Reddit discussions revealing misuse ...

A common question would-be authorpreneurs ask is if they should self-publish their book or pursue a deal with a traditional publisher. While both types of publishing have pros and cons, most ...