The “Price by Word Count” Strategy: Is It Worth It for Indie Authors?

What Is “Price by Word Count”? PBWC pricing aligns your ebook or print book price with its length. The idea is to offer readers a sense of fair value per word. Length Ebook Price Paperback Price 1–30k (shorts, serials) $0.99–$2.99 ~$7.99 30–75k (novella/small novel) $3.99–$4.99 ~$9.99 75–150k (novel) $5.99–$7.99 ~$12.99 150k+ (epic) $8.99–$12.99* $14.99–$17.99 *Amazon slashes royalty to 35% above […]