Traditional publishing was once the most sought-after method for authors due to significant advances, widespread marketing, and the potential for high earnings. Many authors have found great success in this arena. However, self-publishing is now a viable alternative that offers savvy authors the opportunity to achieve success and control over their book's journey.
Considering self-publishing? Here are some companies that can help. Please research to find the best fit for you.
Self-Publishing Platforms:
Amazon
Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the largest platform for eBooks. In 2015, 74% of eBooks bought in the USA were from Amazon, which offers around 3.4 million books. Authors can create and upload eBooks and paperbacks for free. Royalties depend on the book’s pricing, with options to earn up to 70%.
Barnes and Noble Press
Barnes and Noble Press, formerly NOOK Press, offers a free platform for authors to upload their books. Royalties are 65% for books priced over $2.99 and 40% for those under $2.99.
IngramSpark
Owned by the Ingram Book Group, IngramSpark is a major distributor of eBooks and hard copies to platforms like Amazon and Apple Books. They charge $49 to set up a book and $25 for any changes. Authors must also purchase their own ISBN for printed copies.
Apple Books
Apple's iBooks is a self-publishing platform, leveraging the widespread use of Apple products. It’s not as large as Amazon or Barnes and Noble, but it has a significant number of downloads.
Kobo Books
Owned by Rakuten, Kobo Books offers a self-publishing platform called Kobo Writing Life. It has a vast international audience and allows authors to make changes anytime.
Draft2Digital
This platform is dedicated to self-publishing authors, distributing books to many retailers and setting up preorders. Draft2Digital takes 10% of the book’s sales.
Smashwords
Acquired by Draft2Digital in 2022, Smashwords specializes in eBooks. Authors can sign up for a free account to sell at the Smashwords store.
StreetLib
StreetLib offers a multi-language dashboard and distributes to many European stores. They take a small commission on each book sold (10% and up).
BookBaby
BookBaby is a print-on-demand self-publishing company offering a wide range of services, including editing, book cover design, and formatting. It’s ideal for first-time authors.
PublishDrive
PublishDrive has distributed to over 400 stores and 240,000 digital libraries. Plans range from $15.00 to $85.00 a month, and authors keep 100% of their royalties.
Lulu
Similar to BookBaby, Lulu is a print-on-demand self-publishing company that helps Indie authors succeed. It offers worldwide distribution and resources to aid in book sales.
Self-publishing can be challenging, but it is equally rewarding if done correctly. Ready to publish and need a custom book cover? We would love to work with you. Reach us at info@bosspapercompany.com
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