KDP News
Official Amazon KDP announcements that can move your numbers — KU fund and payout changes, royalty updates, reporting changes, and store policy shifts. Checked daily, summarized in our words, with links to the originals.
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Monday, September 21, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
Update on KDP Title Creation Limits – October 2026
KDP announced an update to title-creation limits for October 2026. Such limits could affect authors’ release schedules and when new titles begin generating sales or Kindle Unlimited reads, though the title alone does not specify the changes.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars Bonus Update - August 2026
This announcement covers an August 2026 update to the KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars bonuses, both of which affect Kindle Unlimited author earnings. Authors may see differences in page-read royalties or bonus payments for that month.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars Bonus Update - July 2026
The announcement concerns the July 2026 KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars bonuses, which affect Kindle Unlimited royalties and bonus earnings. Authors may see these reflected in their July earnings, though the title does not specify amounts or payout changes.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars Bonus Update - June 2026
Amazon announced an update to the June 2026 KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars bonuses, which could affect authors’ Kindle Unlimited royalties and bonus earnings. The title alone does not specify the amounts or payout changes.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
The 70% eBook Royalty Option price band has expanded to $2.99–$12.99
The price range eligible for the 70% eBook royalty option has expanded to $2.99–$12.99. Authors pricing within the expanded range may see higher royalties if their books meet the other eligibility requirements.
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Monday, June 15, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
EUR Check Payments Changing in August 2026
KDP announced changes to EUR check payments taking effect in August 2026. Authors paid by EUR check may see changes to how they receive royalties, though the title does not specify the details.
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KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars Bonus Update - May 2026
The announcement updates the KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars bonuses for May 2026. These updates can affect authors’ Kindle Unlimited earnings and bonus payments for that month.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
Payment Service Provider Program Update for KDP.
KDP announced an update to its Payment Service Provider Program, which could affect how authors receive royalty payments. The title alone does not specify the changes or which authors are affected.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
Printing fees update for 2026
KDP announced an update to printing fees for 2026. Printing costs affect royalties on print sales, so authors may see a change in earnings per copy.
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Friday, May 15, 2026
- Official KDP announcement
KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars Bonus Update - April 2026
This announcement concerns the April 2026 KDP Select Global Fund and All Stars bonuses, which affect Kindle Unlimited royalties and bonus earnings. The title alone does not specify the amounts or whether payout terms changed.
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