# Barnes & Noble Press

Barnes & Noble Press is a free self-publishing service for authors that sells ebooks and print-on-demand books directly on bn.com.

- Canonical page: https://kdp123.com/t/barnes-noble-press/
- Official site: https://press.barnesandnoble.com
- Categories: Print & Distribution
- Price: Free (Free to publish. Ebooks 70% of list price. Print 55% of list price minus print cost, minimum list price $14.99. Paid once $25 is accrued.)
- Platforms: web
- Outputs KDP-ready files: Not stated
- Touches your KDP account: No
- Official Amazon product: No
- Last checked: 2026-11-09

## Summary

B&N Press publishes ebooks and paperback or hardcover print books for sale on Barnes & Noble's site, with no fee and no exclusivity. Ebooks earn 70% of list price; print books earn 55% of list price minus the printing cost, and since April 2026 print books must list at $14.99 or more. Ebook list prices may not be higher than elsewhere. Selling the same ebook here conflicts with KDP Select; a print edition does not.

## Pros

- Print and ebook from one free account
- Higher print royalty on bn.com than going through a distributor, per B&N's own comparison

## Cons

- Print books must list at $14.99 or more
- Ebook price must not exceed its price at any other retailer

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## Sources

- https://press.barnesandnoble.com/
- https://press.barnesandnoble.com/legal/royalty-payment-terms
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GD9PMU58BV24QFZ7