Stck vs. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Sell More, Earn More, Stay in Control
KDP locks you into Amazon’s system. Stck lets you sell directly to fans.
If you’re a writer looking to make money from your books, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) might seem like the go-to option. But Amazon controls pricing, royalties, and access to your readers.
With Stck, you own your audience, set your own prices, and keep more of what you earn — without any exclusivity requirements.
Scan here to start writing on Stck
Why Writers Choose
Stck Over KDP
Features
Stck
KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)
Monetization
Sell chapters, full books & accept direct reader support
Only full books, no chapter sales
Earnings Ownership
Keep 90% of your earnings, monthly payouts
35%-70% royalties with Amazon controlling terms
Your Own Website & URL
Get a custom website with your own domain (yourname.com).
No personal branding, just an Amazon product page
Reader Control
Own your audience, emails & data
Amazon owns customer data, no direct reader access
Pricing Freedom
Set any price, offer free content or paywalled access
Amazon controls pricing & discounting
No Exclusivity Restrictions
Sell on Stck and anywhere else
KDP Select requires exclusivity for Kindle Unlimited
Multiple Formats
Digital + Print (via Stck Books)
Digital + Print (Amazon-controlled)
Subscription Pricing
$9.99/month, 10% fee on earnings
Free to list, but Amazon takes up to 65% of sales
Stop Letting Amazon Control Your Writing Business
Amazon’s KDP can be useful—but it’s designed for Amazon, not for you. Writers using Kindle Unlimited’s KDP Select program must give Amazon exclusive rights for 90 days, meaning you can’t sell anywhere else.
With Stck, you have full freedom to sell your books, chapters, and exclusive content on your own terms, at your own price, and on your own website. Your readers buy directly from you, not from a giant marketplace where you’re just another product listing.
Real Writers, Real Success
"I struggled for years to make meaningful income on KDP because of Amazon’s royalty system. With Stck.me, I control my
prices, sell directly to fans, and keep more of what I earn. Having my own website and audience has changed
everything."
— Marcus T., Fantasy Writer
Own Your Stories, Own Your Earnings
If you’re tired of fighting Amazon’s rules and want full control over your writing business, it’s time to switch to Stck.me. Sell how you want, earn more, and build a direct connection with your audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I make money on Stck?
You make money by charging your readers for access to content or by accepting contributions on stck.me. Let’s say you have written a short story - you can charge $5 to your fans to read that short story. You can also enable Support where your fans can pay you to support your creative process without you having to charge for specific content. You choose how you want to make money from your content and your fans.
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When and how do I get paid?
You get paid once a month, at the beginning of the month for all your earnings from the previous month. Let’s say you made $2,500 in July by selling your stories to your fans. In the first week of August, you will receive a link via email to accept your earnings ($2,500 minus 25% platform fees) from July into your bank account.
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What languages can I publish in?
You can publish in any language you wish. We have created stck.me to work in any language (all Indian languages as well as global ones) that a writer wishes to publish in. Currently, more than 100,000 writers are publishing in 15+ languages on stck.me!