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Amazon & KDP

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Kindle device with chains breaking off, releasing free-format books

Amazon's DRM-Free Pivot: Kindle Now Offers EPUB and PDF Downloads

Starting January 2026, Amazon began allowing DRM-free e-book downloads in EPUB and PDF formats through Kindle, departing from its traditional 'walled garden' approach.

February 19, 2026Source: TechCrunch / Good e-Reader

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Amazon & KDP

Amazon KDP Slashes Print Royalties: What the 60% to 50% Cut Means for Authors

Amazon KDP reduced royalty rates for paperback and hardcover books priced below $9.98 from 60% to 50% of list price after printing costs.

February 18, 2026Dibbly / Medium

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Amazon & KDP

Amazon KDP's 2026 Rule Changes: AI Disclosure, Quality Controls, and Upload Limits

Amazon KDP is implementing stronger AI content disclosure requirements, increased content quality scrutiny, new limits on rapid book uploads, and enhanced monitoring for royalty protection.

February 17, 2026Writer Cosmos Blog