Thinking about publishing an ebook? Read the numbers first.
Every new author asks the same four questions. Does self-publishing still make money? What kind of books actually sell? Do books sell because of their content - or because of advertising? And will my book even be seen without ads?
Most answers online come from people selling courses or from burned-out authors selling despair. This book answers with data: fact-checked figures from the major author income surveys, market research firms, Bowker's title-output counts, and Amazon's own published royalty and Kindle Unlimited numbers - all current as of mid-2026, all sourced, and all reproduced in a full data appendix.
Inside you'll find:
Thirteen chapters, twelve charts, a glossary, and zero illusions. If you're going to bet your writing time, bet it with your eyes open.