How do I earn money from my books on ElevenReader?
There are two ways to earn from your books on ElevenReader
- 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.
- Direct Sales
You can list your books for direct purchase and choose how they’re made available:
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Direct sale to all users (Free & Ultra)\
All ElevenReader users purchase your book outright, and you earn a 60% revenue share on each sale.
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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.