Amazon KDP has opened the door for independent authors around the world. It offers access to an enormous international marketplace and makes it possible to publish a book without the traditional barriers that once kept many writers out. But here’s something Caribbean authors should also know: Amazon doesn’t have to be your only option. More…
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Yes, some royalties earned by Bahamian authors through Amazon KDP can be subject to 30% U.S. tax withholding. But don’t let that 30% figure put you off publishing on Amazon. It doesn’t mean Amazon simply takes 30% from everything you earn. This Isn’t Just an Amazon Rule The withholding comes from U.S. tax law, not…
Yes, Bahamian and Caribbean authors can publish their books on Amazon KDP, reach readers around the world and receive the royalties they earn. The key is setting up a payment route that works for you. Start With the Payment Options Available to You Amazon KDP provides payment options based partly on the location of the…
If you sell a book through Amazon KDP, don’t expect the royalty to arrive immediately. Amazon generally pays KDP royalties approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the sale was reported. So, if you earn royalties from book sales in January, you can generally expect Amazon to issue that payment around…
West Indian and Caribbean authors usually get paid for their books by the platform, retailer, or distributor that made the sale. If a reader buys your book on Amazon KDP, Amazon collects the payment, calculates your royalty under its KDP royalty terms, and pays you later using one of its supported payment methods: direct deposit,…