How Our Pricing Model Works

we only win when you win

We only make money when you make money. If you don't earn anything, you don't pay us anything. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no hidden charges.

What "10% of Net Profits" Means

Unlike competitors who charge a percentage of your list price or fixed monthly fees, we only take 10% of your net profits — that's what you earn after the retailer takes their cut.

Examples

$4.99 Book on Apple Books

1. List Price: $4.99
2. Apple Takes 30%: -$1.50
3. Your Gross Royalty: $3.49
4. Shelf Indulgence Fee (10% of $3.49): -$0.35
5. Your Final Payout: $3.14

$2.99 Book on Kobo

1. List Price: $2.99
2. Kobo Takes 30%: -$0.90
3. Your Gross Royalty: $2.09
4. Shelf Indulgence Fee (10% of $2.09): -$0.21
5. Your Final Payout: $1.88

Comparison: Us vs Competitors

vs Draft2Digital ($2.99 book on Apple)

See detailed D2D comparison

vs PublishDrive ($500/month earnings)

• Shelf Indulgence: Pay ~$50 (10% of net) = $450 payout
• PublishDrive Starter: Pay $83.99/month flat = $416.01 payout

See detailed PublishDrive comparison

What You Never Pay

• No monthly subscription fees
• No setup costs or onboarding fees
• No per-title fees
• No minimum commitment
• No hidden fees or surprise charges
• No fees if you don't make sales

How Payment Works

1. Retailers pay us your royalties (minus their cut)
2. We deduct our 10% platform fee
3. We pay you the remaining 90%
4. You receive a detailed breakdown in your monthly statement

FAQ

Is VAT/sales tax included? Retailers handle all sales tax. Royalties they pay you are net of taxes they collect.

Do you take 10% of the list price or the royalty? We take 10% of the royalty (net profit), not the list price. This is more favorable to you.

Can I see a breakdown of fees? Yes! Your monthly statement shows sales by retailer, their royalty rate, our fee, and your payout. Complete transparency.

Royalty Calculations | Payment Schedule