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Subscription Services

recurring revenue!

Tap into the growing subscription reading market and reach millions of engaged readers.

The Power of Subscription Reading

Subscription services like Kobo Plus and Storytel are revolutionizing how readers discover books. Your titles become part of a curated library that subscribers can access anytime.

This model is perfect for building discoverability — readers are more likely to try a new author when there's no individual purchase required.

Available Platforms

Kobo Plus

Kobo's subscription service gives unlimited access to ebooks and audiobooks. Readers can borrow your titles, and you earn based on pages read.

  • Available in multiple countries
  • Payment based on pages read
  • Great for series discoverability

Storytel

One of the largest audiobook and ebook subscription services in Europe. Perfect for reaching Scandinavian and European markets.

  • Strong presence in Europe
  • Both ebooks and audiobooks
  • Growing rapidly worldwide

Why Subscriptions Work

  • Improved discoverability — subscribers browse and sample freely
  • Additional revenue stream without affecting retail sales
  • Reach new markets where subscriptions are more popular than individual purchases

passive income!

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