Our Top Three Recommend Publishing Platforms

Here at Aaxel Author Services, we provide several methods for authors to take the next steps into publishing. Whether you want to work with print or digital, there are many options that can suit your needs. In today’s ever-expanding world of self-publishing, it is vital for authors to know their way around—here we’ve broken down each of the main publishing platforms into step-by-step instructions for use.

Kindle Direct Publishing

Amazon’s self-publishing platform is called Kindle Direct Publishing (formerly known as CreateSpace). Used to publish books online, readers can buy either a print copy or an eBook to download on their Kindle. Independent authors can access readers around the world without going through the traditional printing press, and all for free! That’s right– the only fees you pay are royalties on books sold through their platform.

How does it work?

• Create an account by going to kdp.amazon.com
• Once you have created your account, you must enter all the necessary information (address, bank info, etc.)
• Now you can create your book’s profile and upload the contents.
• Once your cover and interior have been uploaded, it’s recommended to order a print proof to ensure your book looks exactly as you envisioned.
• When you are ready to publish, simply make the book live.

IngramSpark:

IngramSpark is another fantastic resource for authors to self-publish their paperbacks and ebooks. It distributes your book to a multitude of retailers around the world. While it is not free to upload your content, setting up a book is $49 USD.

How does it work?

• Create an account by going to https://myaccount.ingramspark.com/Account/Signup
• Once you have created your account, you will be prompted to enter the required information (address, bank info, etc)
• Now you can create your book’s profile and upload the contents.
• Once your cover and interior have been uploaded, it is recommended to order a print version to ensure satisfaction with the design.
• When you are ready to publish, simply make the book live by clicking “enable distribution”.

Draft2Digital:

Draft2Digital is your one-stop-shop to publish your ebook. They distribute to many suppliers, including libraries and reader subscription services such as Scribd. As a bonus, there are no fees for uploading your files.

How does it work?

• Create an account by going to https://www.draft2digital.com/register/
• Once you have created your account, you must complete all the required information for your address, bank info, etc.
• Now you can create your ebook’s profile and upload the contents.
• When you are ready to publish, simply make the book live by entering the prices and clicking “Submit”.

Now, authors will commonly wonder which platforms to use for their book. Our answer? All of them! We recommend using Kindle Direct Publishing for your print book and ebook on Amazon; IngramSpark for your print book to all retailers other than Amazon, and Draft2Digital for your ebook to all retailers other than Amazon.

Where to Go from Here?

Now that you have a grasp on the key publishing platforms we use here at the Aaxel Author Group, you’re probably wondering: “What’s next?” Once you have all your ducks in a row with your manuscript and you feel confident in choosing which platform to utilize, it’s strongly recommended to learn the ins and outs of what not to do, and a good first step is our blog post  5 Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid. and, as always, get in contact with us at info@aaxelauthorgroup.com.

You are not alone in this long road to self-publishing, and you can always contact our team at the Aaxel Author Group Here. 

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