MIGRATION GUIDE

Switching from Draft2Digital?

Keep more of your royalties without changing your workflow. We make migration simple.

Why Authors Are Making the Switch

See how Shelf Indulgence compares to Draft2Digital

Shelf Indulgence Draft2Digital
Pricing Model 10% of net profits 10% of list price
Your Earnings (on $2.99 book) $1.89 $1.81
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Direct-to-Reader Sales 82% royalties cancel
Print-on-Demand Coming soon check_circle
Setup Fees $0 $0

The Math: Why 10% of Net Profits Beats 10% of List Price

You keep more with every sale

Shelf Indulgence Model

List Price: $2.99
Store Takes (30%): $0.89
Your Profit: $2.10
Shelf Indulgence Fee (10% of $2.10): -$0.21
Your Payout: $1.89

We only take a cut of your actual profit, after the retailer takes their share.

Draft2Digital Model

List Price: $2.99
D2D Fee (10% of $2.99): -$0.29
Store Takes (30% of remaining): -$0.89
Your Payout: $1.81

D2D takes 10% of the full list price before the retailer takes their cut.

How to Migrate (It's Easy!)

You can use both services simultaneously

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Step 1: Sign Up

Create your free Shelf Indulgence account. No credit card required.

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Step 2: Upload

Upload your books to Shelf Indulgence. Use the same files you used for D2D.

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Step 3: Select Stores

Choose stores NOT already covered by D2D, or unpublish from D2D first.

infoImportant Notes:
  • You can use both services: There's no exclusivity requirement. Use D2D for some stores and Shelf Indulgence for others if you prefer.
  • Same files work: If your files work on D2D, they'll work on Shelf Indulgence. No reformatting needed.
  • Metadata transfers easily: Copy your titles, descriptions, keywords, and categories from D2D to Shelf Indulgence.

Common Migration Questions

No, sales history doesn't transfer between platforms. However, your books will continue selling on D2D while you build new sales history on Shelf Indulgence. Your rankings and reviews on retailers remain unchanged.

Not at all! You can use both services simultaneously. Just make sure you don't distribute the same book to the same store through both platforms—retailers don't allow duplicate listings.

Timeline is similar to D2D: 24-48 hours for most stores, up to 2 weeks for libraries. Apple Books and Google Play are usually the fastest.

You're free to leave anytime, no questions asked. Your books, your rights, your choice. We never lock you in.

Ready to Keep More of Your Royalties?

Join Shelf Indulgence today and start earning more from every sale. No risk, no commitment.

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Have questions? Contact our team for personalized migration help.