Step by step
A practical sequence
- 1
List the places your reader already discovers books or buys digital products.
- 2
Compare reach, fees, payout timing, tax handling, file delivery and customer access.
- 3
Check exclusivity and AI-content rules in the current platform terms.
- 4
Enter current fees in the channel calculator.
- 5
Test one primary channel before adding operational complexity.
In short
- Marketplace discovery
- Direct-sale control
- Current fees and restrictions
Common questions
Straight answers
Is a marketplace or my own website better?+
A marketplace can provide discovery but limits control; direct sales provide more control but require you to generate demand. Many authors test both where platform terms allow it.
Which platform has the lowest fee?+
Fees and policies change. Compare the current total cost—including payment processing, delivery and taxes—rather than relying on a static headline percentage.
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