BookBaby

Self-Publishing, simplified.

Overview

BookBaby is a one-stop shop for self-publishing authors, offering a comprehensive suite of services that go beyond simple distribution. They provide professional editing, cover design, interior formatting, and marketing services in addition to ebook and print-on-demand distribution. Authors pay for these services upfront in packages.

✨ Key Features

Comprehensive publishing packages including editing, design, and formatting
Ebook distribution to major retailers like Amazon, Apple, and Barnes & Noble
Print-on-demand services
Bookshop page for direct sales
US-based customer support

🎯 Key Differentiators

All-in-one service model combines professional services with distribution.
Authors retain 100% of their net royalties after the initial payment.
Strong emphasis on customer service and support.

Unique Value: Offers a complete, professional publishing experience under one roof, simplifying the journey from manuscript to market for authors who value expert assistance.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Authors who want a full-service, hands-off publishing experience. First-time authors who need professional assistance with editing and design. Authors who prefer to pay for services upfront rather than a revenue share model for distribution.

            ✅ Best For
            Getting a manuscript professionally edited, designed, and distributed as an ebook and print book.

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

DIY authors who have their own editors and designers and only need a distribution platform.
Authors on a tight budget who cannot afford upfront package fees.

🏆 Alternatives

Lulu IngramSpark Amazon KDP

Unlike DIY platforms like KDP or aggregators like Draft2Digital, BookBaby provides the creative services (editing, design) needed to produce a professional-quality book, not just distribute it.

💻 Platforms

Web

🛟 Support Options

✓ Email Support
✓ Live Chat
✓ Phone Support

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

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BookBaby

Overview

✨ Key Features

🎯 Key Differentiators

🎯 Use Cases (3)

✅ Best For

💡 Check With Vendor

🏆 Alternatives

💻 Platforms

🛟 Support Options

💰 Pricing

🔄 Similar Tools in E-book Platforms

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

Draft2Digital

IngramSpark

PublishDrive

Kobo Writing Life

Barnes & Noble Press