# How do I earn money from my books on ElevenReader?

There are **two ways to earn from your books on ElevenReader**

1. Engagement-Based Payouts (Ultra Subscription)

ElevenReader Ultra subscribers receive **20 hours of listening** bundled into their subscription.

- Books included in the Ultra subscription earn **$0.20 per hour of verified listening streamed, with a cap of $2.50 per book.**
- Listening is calculated based on validated playback
- Earnings accrue as subscribers engage with your content

This model rewards high quality content and sustained engagement.

2. Direct Sales

You can list your books for **direct purchase** and choose how they’re made available:

- **Direct sale to all users (Free & Ultra)**\\

  All ElevenReader users purchase your book outright, and you earn a 60% revenue share on each sale.
- **Hybrid: Subscription + Direct Sale**\\

  Your book is bundled into the Ultra subscription for subscribers (earning engagement-based
  payouts), while free users can purchase the book directly. Simply opt-in to the subscription,
  while also setting a direct sale price to enable this option.

This flexibility allows you to balance reach, engagement, and upfront sales.

## Related pages

- [Administration](./administration-index.md)
- [API reference](./api-reference-index.md)
- [Changelog](./changelog-index.md)
- [ElevenAgents](./elevenagents-index.md)
- [ElevenAPI](./elevenapi-index.md)
- [ElevenCreative](./elevencreative-index.md)
- [ElevenLabs Documentation Docs](../index.md)
- [General Troubleshooting FAQ](./troubleshooting-index.md)
- [General Website FAQ](./website-index.md)
- [Help Center](./help-center-2-index.md)

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