KDP Price Increase: Updates for My Paperbacks & Web Store Discount

Important Update Regarding My Book Prices on Amazon KDP

I'm writing today to inform you about some upcoming changes to the pricing of my books on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. These changes are due to new terms implemented by Amazon, which will take effect on June 10th.

Unfortunately, these new terms necessitate an increase in the price of some of my paperback books. This was not a decision I made lightly, and I want to be transparent with you about why this is happening.

How This Affects My Books:

• Trade Paperback Novel: "Beyond the Gallows" - The price of "Beyond the Gallows" on Amazon will be increasing by $1.00 USD, bringing the new list price to $10.99 USD. Please note that this increase will likely be reflected in other currencies as well, potentially by a greater amount.
• Full Color Paperback Children's Speech Books (including "It's Just the Way I Talk") - It is with a heavy heart that I must also announce a price increase of $1.00 USD for my full-color paperback children's speech books. These books, including my stuttering facts book "It's Just the Way I Talk," will now be listed on Amazon for $9.99 USD. My intention has always been to keep these resources as accessible as possible for families and educators, and I am truly disappointed that these platform changes require a price adjustment.

My Commitment to You:

I understand that price increases can be frustrating, and I want to continue offering my books in an affordable way. Therefore, I'm pleased to share that you can still purchase my books directly from my web store at a discounted rate!

• Individual Discount: You can purchase any of my books on my web store for 10% off the Amazon list price.
• Bulk Discount: If you order 3 or more books from my web store, you'll receive a 20% discount on your entire order! This is a great way to stock up or share these resources with others while saving.

Please consider visiting my web store at Mrs. Speech Books to take advantage of these discounts and continue supporting my work directly.  *Bonus - you can take advantage of my Author's Signature add-on for free!

The Reason Behind the Price Adjustment: Changes to Amazon's Royalty Structure

Beyond the general changes in terms, a significant factor influencing these price adjustments is a shift in Amazon KDP's royalty structure for paperback books. Effective June 10th, books priced below a certain threshold – specifically, under $9.99 USD (and equivalent amounts in other currencies) – will see a decrease in the royalty rate paid to authors. This means that for books priced at or below this level, I would receive a smaller percentage of the sale price.  See Amazon's terms.

For my trade paperback novel, "Beyond the Gallows," which was already priced at this threshold, the primary impact is likely from other changes in Amazon's terms. However, this royalty rate decrease directly affects my children's speech books, which were already priced with a minimal return, just to cover the cost of production. To maintain a sustainable return that allows me to continue creating these valuable resources, a price adjustment became necessary. 

It's disheartening to have to increase the price of these books, especially knowing their importance in supporting children's communication development. My goal was always to make them as affordable as possible, and this change in Amazon's policy has unfortunately made that more challenging.

Good News Regarding Other Titles:

I'm happy to report that the pricing for my self-advocacy workbook, "Talk It Out, Work It Out," and my writer's guide to communication disorders, "Unspoken Volumes," will remain the same for the time being. Their prices will remain unchanged until the next round of term changes from Amazon, so you can continue to purchase these titles at their current prices.  And just like my other books, these titles are also available at a 10% discount on Mrs. Speech Books!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Your readership means the world to me, and I remain committed to providing valuable resources for readers of all ages. Please feel free to visit my web store to take advantage of the discounts offered there.

Have a question, concern, or comment?  Please, leave a note below!

Sincerely,

Christine Tellach