Decoding Kindle Unlimited for Indie Authors

Kindle Unlimited can feel confusing, intimidating, or like a black box of algorithms and acronyms. In this episode, Tara and LL break down what Kindle Unlimited actually is, how authors really make money from page reads, and why KU works well for some writers and not for others. We explain how exclusivity works, what the KENP system means for royalties, and how rankings, downloads, and reader behavior interact behind the scenes.We also talk honestly about social media pressure, and the psychological impact of watching dashboards fluctuate. This is a practical conversation about strategy, experimentation, and long-term career building. If you’re an indie author who is trying to decide whether Kindle Unlimited fits your books, your genre, or your goals, this episode gives you the context to make an informed choice and the permission to change course when needed.SHOW NOTESThe Deb by LL Kirchner — A free book in the Queenpin seriesDraft2Digital — Website that allows indie authors to easily upload their books to several platforms, including librariesKindle Direct Publishing — Where you can upload your books directly to AmazonTara’s weekly read: Secondhand Spirits by Juliette BlackwellLL’s weekly read: Author Unleashed by Robert RyanThanks for reading YOU SHOULD TOTALLY WRITE THAT! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youshouldtotallywritethat.substack.com