Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Maximize your reach through digital advertising, social media, and more. We'll help target new readers who are interested in your book genre.
Direct-to-reader sales
Earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and track your book's performance by selling through BookBaby Bookshop. You won't get this anywhere else.
ISBN assignment
Obtain a number, barcode, and metadata registration for tracking your sales. Having an ISBN is a crucial step in selling your book and keeping tabs on its success.