Author Royalty Calculator ✦ Eden & Quill
Estimate Your Book Royalty —
Before You Publish
Enter your book specifications and intended selling price to estimate printing cost and potential earnings per copy. This calculator is designed as a planning tool. Final printing, retailer and distribution deductions may vary by format, territory, tax and sales channel. Submit your manuscript for a publishing recommendation.
Book Specifications
Set Your Selling Price
First calculate your production cost, then enter an MRP above the minimum to instantly see your royalty per copy sold.
Minimum Selling Price
—
Enter a price at or above the minimum selling price.
Production Summary
Printing cost & minimum price
Your Royalty
Estimated per copy sold
Printing Cost
—
Minimum Selling Price
—
Author Copies Cost
—
Eden & Quill Direct Store
MRP − 5% transaction allowance
Amazon, Flipkart & Other Retail Channels
MRP − 45% of MRP − Printing Cost
Important
①
This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual printing costs, taxes, retailer commissions and distribution charges may differ.
②
The royalty formula currently uses the same working assumptions as the calculator supplied for adaptation. Update the rates in the JavaScript section if Eden & Quill uses different commercial terms.
Royalty Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates printing cost, a working minimum selling price and potential author earnings per copy using the assumptions coded into this page.
Is the result my guaranteed royalty?
No. The result is an estimate for planning purposes. Actual earnings can change according to print specifications, retailer deductions, distribution costs, taxes, discounts and territory.
Who decides the selling price?
The final price should be agreed during publication after considering production cost, market positioning, retailer requirements and the intended readership.
Can I change the royalty percentages later?
Yes. The printing rates, retailer allowance and direct-store allowance are all defined in the JavaScript near the bottom of this HTML and can be updated without redesigning the page.
Can Eden & Quill review my manuscript before I publish?
Yes. Use the manuscript submission page to share your work and request a publishing recommendation shaped around the book and its intended readers.
Where should I place this code?
If the Royalty page is built with Elementor, paste this complete snippet into an HTML widget placed between your site header and the existing manuscript call-to-action/footer.