Apple Books for Authors
The ultimate destination for books.
Overview
Apple Books for Authors is the portal for publishing ebooks to Apple's ecosystem, reaching a global audience of iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. The platform is known for its clean interface, straightforward publishing process, and a flat 70% royalty rate with no delivery fees. It's a crucial platform for authors wanting to reach the premium Apple user base.
✨ Key Features
- Direct publishing to the Apple Books store in over 50 countries
- Flat 70% royalty rate on all sales, regardless of price
- No delivery fees deducted from royalties
- Free promotional codes for authors to share
- Detailed sales reports via iTunes Connect
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Direct access to the premium Apple ecosystem
- Simple and transparent 70% royalty rate with no hidden fees
- High-quality platform for enhanced and interactive ebooks
Unique Value: Provides the most direct and profitable way to sell ebooks to millions of readers within Apple's high-value, closed ecosystem, with a simple, author-friendly royalty structure.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Publishing and selling ebooks to a global audience of iOS and macOS users.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Authors who do not have a Mac computer (a Mac is required for using their free publishing app, Pages, though other methods are available).
- Authors who prefer a single dashboard to manage all retailers.
🏆 Alternatives
While aggregators can publish to Apple Books, going direct ensures authors receive the full 70% royalty without an intermediary taking a cut, and provides direct access to Apple's promotional tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to publish. Apple takes a 30% commission on all sales.
🔄 Similar Tools in E-book Platforms
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Amazon's self-publishing platform to publish and sell books on the world's largest ebook marketplace...
Draft2Digital
An ebook aggregator that simplifies publishing to multiple online retailers through a single platfor...
IngramSpark
A self-publishing platform offering global print-on-demand and ebook distribution for independent au...
PublishDrive
An all-in-one, subscription-based platform for distributing ebooks, audiobooks, and print books worl...
Kobo Writing Life
Kobo's direct self-publishing platform for reaching a global audience, particularly strong outside t...
Barnes & Noble Press
The official self-publishing platform for Barnes & Noble, targeting readers on BN.com and NOOK devic...