Draft2Digital

Draft2Digital is a self-publishing and book distribution platform that helps independent authors publish and sell e-books, audiobooks, and print books through multiple sales channels. The company was founded in 2012 and provides tools for formatting, publishing, distribution, sales reporting, and managing books from one account.

Instead of uploading a book separately to every retailer, authors can use Draft2Digital to distribute their work to participating online bookstores, subscription services, and library platforms. The platform also offers D2D Print for print-on-demand books. Authors keep control of their book rights and can set their own pricing and book metadata.

Draft2Digital can be useful if you have written an ebook, novel, guide, workbook, or other original book and want to reach readers through several distribution channels. The platform provides formatting tools and sales reports, which can make the publishing process easier for independent authors who do not want to manage every retailer separately.

Authors earn royalties when their books generate sales through the stores and other channels available through Draft2Digital. Draft2Digital deducts a commission from sales before paying the remaining royalties to the author. Its current terms list a 15% commission on ebooks and audiobooks distributed through most sales channels, while D2D Print uses a different royalty calculation based on the list price and printing cost.

There are also costs to consider. New accounts currently require a one-time $20 activation fee, and an annual $12 maintenance fee can apply to accounts earning less than $100 in royalties during the previous 12 months.

Payments are made monthly after Draft2Digital receives money from its distribution partners. Payment options include PayPal, Payoneer, domestic and international electronic funds transfers, and checks, with different minimum payment thresholds depending on the method.

Draft2Digital is therefore best suited to writers who want to turn original books into an income stream and reach multiple retailers through one publishing account. Earnings depend on the quality and demand for your books, pricing, distribution choices, and ability to attract readers. It is a publishing and distribution service, so uploading a book does not guarantee sales.

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