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choose by data, not vibes
You've heard this argument in seven Facebook groups. Let me make it boring for you.
We compare wide and Kindle Unlimited on actual variables — genre, reader base, sub habit, library demand — and give you the Maven decision tree that turns the question into a 15-minute resolution. There is no morally superior choice. There is a math-superior choice for your specific book in your specific market. Run the math. Pick. Commit for 90 days minimum. Re-evaluate. Stop arguing.
Wide · KU · the variables
| Variable | Favors wide | Favors KU |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Literary, memoir, niche | Romance, thriller, fantasy |
| Reader base | Library users, Kobo, Apple | Heavy Kindle subscribers |
| Book length | Standalone | Series |
| Pricing strategy | $5-15 | $0.99-4.99 plus KU |
| Your time budget | More platforms, more management | Single platform, simpler |
The 15-minute decision tree
- Is your genre romance, thriller, or fantasy? Lean KU.
- Is your genre literary, memoir, or niche? Lean wide.
- Do you have a series of 3+ books? Lean KU.
- Do you want library + international sales? Lean wide.
- Do you want simple, one platform? Lean KU.
- Pick. Commit 90 days. Stop arguing.
There's no morally superior distribution choice. There's a math-superior one for your specific book. Run the math. Pick. Commit. Move on with your life.
— L.A. Walton, The Book Maven
From the Maven Catalog
- Master Course — Wide vs. KU Decision
- eBook — The Boring Comparison
- Toolkit — Distribution Decision Toolkit
- Planner — Distribution Strategy Planner
Run the tree. Pick the path. Commit 90 days. Then evaluate the data, not the discourse. The argument ends. Your career continues.