Manual Distribution
We will globally distribute your books using Manual Distribution with your Dedicated and Independent Author Profiles. This gives you an ability to separately manage and maintain your projects on these individual platforms.
EPUB PUBLICATION
Favourite choice for authors who want to have a EPUB version of their books to sell or share. Booking this service comes with a free sales page (on Selar.co).
AMAZON PAPERBACK
Selected by authors who want to document their authorship feat on a global stage with millions of readers. Books on Amazon are catalogued by archives worldwide.
AMAZON KINDLE
Reach millions of avid e-book readers all over the world. Picked by authors looking to widen their readership base even beyond the delivery of paperbacks.
PDF PUBLICATION
Favourite choice for authors who want to have a PDF version of their books to sell or share. Booking this service comes with a free sales page (on Selar.co).
BARNES & NOBLE
Looking to explore the the existing reading community and the literary market in the United States which is worth over $44.3 billion? Barnes & Noble is your go-to.
KOBO BOOKS
As a digital bookstore with most readers in Canada, the United States and South Africa. Kobo is an additional option for authors looking to explore more visibility.
LULU BOOKSTORE
Lulu is a versatile option for self-published authors looking to maximize their book’s reach and earnings. Lulu connects your book to a worldwide audience.
Available Platforms
Your book will be distributed across these following platforms:
- Amazon (E-Book)
- Amazon (Print)
- Kobo Books
- Lulu Bookstore
- Selar
Compare with Other Plans
Compare the PublishDrive Distribution with others like Draft2Digital Distribution, and Lulu Distribution.
| Plan | Fees | Royalty to Author | Retail Networks | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publish2Drive | Free for first e-book. Then $13.99/month for least plan. | 100% | 25+ | 2 weeks |
| Lulu | $4.99 distribution fee per e-book. Up to 10% of your revenue as commission | Up to 90% | 12+ | 3 weeks |
| Draft2Digital | 10% of the retail price. Up to 40% in commission on each e-book sale | Up to 60% | 15+ | 2 weeks |
| Manual | Free to publish book on each selected platform | Direct (This depends on the store) | Based on selection | 1 week |
Why take this plan?
- Control: 100% control of the individual platforms
- Format: We format your book in PDF, EPUB and KPF (for Amazon) so quality is guaranteed per format, and all files will be provided.
- Cost: You only pay for formatting. None of the platform charge for listing your book.
- Report: Access to individual comprehensive reports and analytics of your book’s performance provided by each platform
- Publishing time: Our formatting takes up to 1 week. After submission, most platforms review and publish within 3 days.
Cost Implications
PDF, KPF and EPUB files are required for Manual Distribution, hence our services include EPUB. KPF and PDF formatting for your book and submitting for review, up until approval.
If you think this is a great option for you, you can contact us or Go back to SAP Page.