Unless you are a high-end publisher, many etailers only accept self-published works through distribution companies, such as Smashwords, Lulu or Author Solutions. Amazon and Barnes & Noble accept self-published titles directly from authors.
MORE READING: Self-publishing versus E-Publishing
I would also check with reviews on your company considerations. Some have had issues dropping books unexpectedly from Amazon, or have had other problems. So do your homework before choosing your distribution company..
If are on currently e-published to Amazon and B&N, then I recommend you go to a third-party distribution company and select the other e-tail companies you want to distribute. This allows you to cover more of the ebook world without risking the main share of the emarket (ie/ Amazon).
Self-Publishing
EBooks
Third-Party Distribution Services
These are distribution services and do not guarantee sales.
- Many do not offer design services.
- Many require you use their in-house formatting service.
- Most take a % of your royalties/sales.
- Additional fees and charges may apply.
- E-tailer distribution varies.
- Varying distribution and copyright usage.
- Smashwords
http://www.Smashwords.com/- Lulu
http://www.lulu.com/publish/ebooks/?cid=nav_ebks- Author Solutions
http://www.authorsolutions.com/
Other E-Tailers
No independent submissions (as of May 2011). You can distribute your book through the following third-party services.
Sony Reader Store
- Sign Up: Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/signup?sony=yes- Sign Up: Author Solutions
http://www.authorsolutions.com/Sony.aspxApple iBookstore (iPad)
- Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/- Lulu
http://www.lulu.com/apple-ipad-publishing
Traditional and Print on Demand (POD)
Other Recommendations
If you know of other services you would like to see listed, please comment below.
