Draft2Digital
Self-Publishing with Support.
Overview
Draft2Digital is a popular ebook aggregator that streamlines the self-publishing process for authors. Instead of uploading their books to numerous individual retailers, authors can upload their manuscript to Draft2Digital once, and the platform will format and distribute it to a wide range of online stores, including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. They also offer print-on-demand services. Draft2Digital is known for its user-friendly interface, excellent customer support, and simple royalty-split model.
✨ Key Features
- Wide ebook distribution to major online retailers
- Automated formatting and conversion
- Print-on-demand for paperbacks
- Universal Book Links (UBLs)
- Sales reporting from all retailers in one dashboard
- No upfront fees
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extremely user-friendly interface and workflow
- Excellent and responsive customer support
- Free formatting and conversion tools
- Universal Book Links for easy marketing
Unique Value: Draft2Digital simplifies the process of 'going wide' with ebook distribution, saving authors time and effort while providing excellent support.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Distributing an ebook to a wide range of online stores with a single upload
- Using Universal Book Links to simplify marketing efforts
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Authors who want to publish exclusively on Amazon and utilize KDP Select's promotional tools
- Publishers who require direct relationships and contracts with each retailer
🏆 Alternatives
While other aggregators exist, Draft2Digital is consistently praised for its ease of use, customer service, and author-centric tools, making it a top choice for many independent authors.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to use; Draft2Digital takes a percentage of the royalties from book sales.
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