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# How are print book royalties calculated?

# How are print book royalties calculated?
Print book royalties are calculated differently from digital book royalties because physical books have printing costs.
When a print book is sold, the printing cost is deducted first. The remaining amount is then used to calculate your royalty based on your PubliWrite plan.

## How the calculation works
For print books, the calculation usually works like this:
**Print book sale price – printing cost = amount available for royalties**
Then, your PubliWrite royalty rate is applied to the remaining amount.

## Royalty rates by plan
Your royalty rate depends on your PubliWrite plan:
| Plan | Author royalty | Platform fee |
| ---- |
| **Free Plan** | 80% | 20% |
| **Author Plus** | 90% | 10% |
| **Authorpreneur** | 95% | 5% |

## Example: print book royalty calculation
If your print book sells for **$20** and the printing cost is **$7**, the calculation would look like this:
| Item | Amount |
| ---- |
| Print book sale price | $20.00 |
| Printing cost | -$7.00 |
| Amount available for royalties | $13.00 |
Your royalty is then calculated from the remaining **$13**, depending on your plan:
| Plan | Calculation | Author earnings |
| ---- |
| **Free Plan** | 80% of $13 | $10.40 |
| **Author Plus** | 90% of $13 | $11.70 |
| **Authorpreneur** | 95% of $13 | $12.35 |
This means that for the same print book sale, your final royalty depends on both the printing cost and your PubliWrite plan.

## What affects print book royalties?
Print book royalties may vary depending on:
* The sale price of the book
* The book format
* The number of pages
* Interior type, such as black-and-white or color
* Paper and cover options
* Printing costs
* Refunds or returned orders
* Any applicable external payment or processing fees
Because print books have production costs, print royalties are usually calculated differently from digital royalties.

## When do print royalties become available?
After a print book sale, your earnings may appear in your author dashboard as locked funds.
PubliWrite uses a **45-day locked period** after each sale to account for refunds and processing time. Once this period is over, eligible earnings become available for withdrawal.
For more details, see: [Why are my earnings locked before withdrawal?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/why-are-my-earnings-locked-before-withdrawal-ibbru5/)

## Important note
The examples above are for explanation only. Actual print royalties may vary depending on the final printing cost, book specifications, refunds, and any applicable fees.

## Related articles
* [How do royalties work on PubliWrite?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/how-do-royalties-work-on-publiwrite-ni1sws/)
* [How are digital book royalties calculated?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/how-are-digital-book-royalties-calculated-l7h9l1/)
* [Why are my earnings locked before withdrawal?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/why-are-my-earnings-locked-before-withdrawal-ibbru5/)
* [How do I price my book?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/how-do-i-price-my-book-13bk14w/)
* [How do I track my sales and earnings?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/how-do-i-track-my-sales-and-earnings-7ve6u0/)
* [How do I withdraw money from my account?](https://helpdesk.publiwrite.com/en/article/how-do-i-withdraw-money-from-my-account-1qdmidy/)