Should You Sell Books Direct? The Truth About Leaving Amazon Behind
About this episode
This episode discusses the pros and cons of selling books directly to readers versus using platforms like Amazon.
Selling direct to readers can sound like the ultimate author-business upgrade: higher royalties, faster payouts, more control, and a customer list you actually own. But is it the right move for your book right now? In this episode, we unpack the real tradeoffs behind selling books from your own website—and why launching a direct-sales store before you have the audience, systems, or offers to support it can become an expensive distraction. Amazon may take a bigger cut, but it also delivers som...
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