Do Publishing Services Affect Royalties?

[Larry Cool]

Hey all,
I’m looking into some book publishing services but noticed they offer different royalty splits. Some take a cut, some don’t, depending on the platform and service level.Can someone explain how these splits usually work? For example, if I publish through Amazon KDP on my own vs. through a service—how much do I actually keep?Also, are there any publishing services that let you keep 100% of royalties while still helping with everything else?

Would love a breakdown of what’s fair vs. predatory.

[katyykilton]

Absolutely, publishing services can definitely influence royalties. I learned that the hard way when I self-published a book based on my father’s wartime journals. Initially, I went with a package deal that took a surprising percentage of my earnings. Later, when I decided to write my own life story, I did things differently. I worked with memoir ghostwriting services who not only helped craft a compelling narrative but also advised me on publishing options that protected my royalties. It was a much better experience the second time around.

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