New platform disrupts traditional publishing by letting authors create their own print-on-demand bookstore and selling directly to readers.
-- BOOKS.BY today announced the launch of its next-generation selfpublishing platform that enables authors to keep 100% of their book royalties and maintain complete transparency over their readership. Books.by achieves this by letting authors create their own print-on-demand bookstore and selling their books directly to readers.
After amassing more than 10,000 authors in their pre-release phase, Books.by is now launching the new platform to the public, with multiple bookstore themes and print-ondemand availability in more than 100 countries.
Unlike traditional publishing platforms that take up to 55% commission on every sale in return for distribution, Books.by flips the model. Authors create their own bookstore and sell books directly to readers. Authors see exactly who is buying their books, receive 100% of their royalties, and are paid daily to their nominated bank account.
Instead of taking a commission on every sale, Books.by charges a flat $99 annual fee. The model is inspired by Costco – Books.by earns its share on a flat membership fee, and passes on the lowest wholesale print costs to authors with zero markup.
"Authors today are more entrepreneurial than ever,” said Ash Davies, founder of Books.by. “Books.by is built for the modern author-preneur. If you’re building and engaging your audience, hosting events, and publicising your own book, you deserve to have full control over your publishing tools and earn the full share of your work.”
The platform provides each author with:
- A personal bookstore link (books.by/authorname) with full control
- Print-on-demand fulfilment in 100+ countries
- Real-time sales notifications with customer details
- Free Bowker-issued ISBNs
- Daily royalty deposits to nominated bank accounts
Books.by is designed to complement, not replace, existing distribution channels. Authors can maintain their Amazon listings for broad market visibility while using Books.by as their primary direct-sales channel for higher margins and customer relationship building.
“I’ve published on basically all of the platforms, but I direct my readers to Books.by first," said John Buck, an early platform adopter. "The transparency and higher royalties allow me to reinvest in marketing—my sales are higher than they ever were on Amazon."
Key Platform Features:
- 100% Royalties: Authors keep all profit after print costs
- Zero Print Markup: Authors pay the same wholesale rates as Books.by
- Customer Transparency: Direct access to reader data and relationships
- Global Print-on-demand: With availability in 100+ countries
For authors building sustainable publishing businesses, Books.by offers a modern, transparent, and profitable path forward.
"We really care about creating tools to help authors sell more books," says Davies. “The publishing industry needs a shake-up, and we hope Books.by is a valuable tool to help authors connect directly with their readers.”
About Books.by
Books.by is a self-publishing platform that empowers authors to sell printed books directly to their readers—without giving up rights or royalties. With global print-on-demand delivery, modern design tools, and personal storefronts, Books.by helps authors grow their own publishing business on their own terms. Learn more at https://books.by.
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Organization: Books.by
Website: https://books.by
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