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Currently distributes to: Apple, B&N, Kobo, diesel, Sony Reader Store, Aldiko, and more.
They have set up a library distribution system.
They are finalizing a deal with Oyster. The program would allow people to download unlimited books in their catalog for a monthly fee. Sounds very cool.
Hi. In January I published my little book through FeedaRead. Awful name, great resource. It's (British) Arts Council funded, which means you can publish your book at no charge! They even have cover art you can select from. I love Photoshop, Illustrator etc, so I designed my own, but I'm amazed at the choice they have. You only need to have your book in a Word document, or a .pdf. If you want wider publication than just available via FeedaRead or yourself, it's just £80 to put it out to the major distributors. Promotion, of course, is entirely down to you. It seemed to me a low-risk way for me to get started.
It's a 'print on demand' set up, so to start with I just got one (for proofing). Then I bought 20, to spread the delivery cost. The quality of my book in printed form was fine. Such a major positive energy boost to hold it in my hand!
I'm revising the book now before using their service to make it available more widely. I felt it was a good, cheap way to get feed back before doing that.
Would love to hear how others are doing it!
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Distribution Resources:
https://www.nookpress.com - Publishing and distribution to B&N
http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords - Publishing and Distribution to almost everything
http://www.coliloquy.com - Dynamic storytelling - episodic, branched storylines, personalized content, etc
http://www.lulu.com/publish - Publishing and distribution
https://www.draft2digital.com - publishing and distribution, in line with Smashwords, maybe more user friendly, but less distribution/features
http://www.acx.com/help/authors/200484540 - Audiobook Publishing and distribution
https://www1.lightningsource.com/default.aspx - Paperback/hardcover printing and distribution
http://netminds.com - Team Publishing
http://www.getuncoveredbooks.com - Distribution
https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A3IWA2TQYMZ5J6 - Manual generation of MOBI format books
http://ilovevampirenovels.com/bookclub/ - Distribution, book club, paranormal only
http://storycartel.com/registration/ - Distribution for reviews only
http://storybundle.com/faq - Distribution
FYI - Smashwords
Currently distributes to: Apple, B&N, Kobo, diesel, Sony Reader Store, Aldiko, and more.
They have set up a library distribution system.
They are finalizing a deal with Oyster. The program would allow people to download unlimited books in their catalog for a monthly fee. Sounds very cool.
PRINT ON DEMAND SELF-PUBLISHING
Hi. In January I published my little book through FeedaRead. Awful name, great resource. It's (British) Arts Council funded, which means you can publish your book at no charge! They even have cover art you can select from. I love Photoshop, Illustrator etc, so I designed my own, but I'm amazed at the choice they have. You only need to have your book in a Word document, or a .pdf. If you want wider publication than just available via FeedaRead or yourself, it's just £80 to put it out to the major distributors. Promotion, of course, is entirely down to you. It seemed to me a low-risk way for me to get started.
http://www.feedaread.com/
It's a 'print on demand' set up, so to start with I just got one (for proofing). Then I bought 20, to spread the delivery cost. The quality of my book in printed form was fine. Such a major positive energy boost to hold it in my hand!
I'm revising the book now before using their service to make it available more widely. I felt it was a good, cheap way to get feed back before doing that.
Would love to hear how others are doing it!