Switch from PublishDrive

you won't regret it!

Get the same wide distribution with better economics and a simpler approach.

Shelf Indulgence vs PublishDrive

The Math: Performance-Based vs Subscription

Shelf Indulgence ($500/month in royalties)

• Monthly Royalties: $500
• Monthly Fee: $0
• Distribution Fee (10% of net): ~$50
• Your Payout: $450

Only pay when you earn. No upfront costs.

PublishDrive Starter ($500/month in royalties)

• Monthly Royalties: $500
• Monthly Subscription: -$83.99
• Distribution Fee: $0
• Your Payout: $416.01

Pay monthly regardless of earnings. Limited to 48 titles.

Break-Even Analysis

• Earning under $115/month? Shelf Indulgence saves you money (PD charges $13.99 fixed for 3 titles, we charge nothing).
• Earning $115-$500/month? Costs are similar, depending on title count, but Shelf Indulgence has no title limits and no upfront risk.
• Earning over $500/month? PublishDrive becomes more expensive per title so you'll need to upgrade tiers ($41.99/month for 18 titles).
• Just starting out? Shelf Indulgence has zero risk — no monthly fees while you build your audience.

Why Authors Are Switching

• No Monthly Fees — Pay only when you earn. Perfect for authors just starting out or with seasonal sales patterns.
• Unlimited Titles — No title limits. Publish 10 books or 1,000 books — same pricing structure.
• Direct Sales (82% royalties) — Perfect for authors with established audiences.
• Simpler Interface — Focus on publishing, not navigating complex tools.
• Author-First — Built by indie authors, for indie authors.

Migration Checklist

1. Sign up for Shelf Indulgence (free, no credit card required)
2. Upload your books — use the same files you used for PublishDrive
3. Select your distribution channels
4. Deselect overlapping channels on PublishDrive
5. Cancel your PublishDrive subscription when ready