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This is basically what we've done with Leanpub, except we're entirely focused on ebooks. There's zero cost to use Leanpub; you write in Markdown on your comput
by peterarmstrong 15y ago
This is basically what we've done with Leanpub, except we're entirely focused on ebooks. There's zero cost to use Leanpub; you write in Markdown on your computer, we sync with Dropbox and we generate PDF, ePub and MOBI with one click. The author gets 90% - 50 cent royalty. The only part that isn't turnkey right now is automated export to Kindle store and iBookstore, but we're working on that. (Right now you need to submit the Leanpub MOBI and ePub files yourself.) The cost to write a book should just be opportunity cost: an author shouldn't have to spend anything or give up any control in order to reach his or her audience...
- StavrosK 15y agoI have used leanpub for this short thing[1] and recommend them heartily. [1] http://leanpub.com/learn-python http://leanpub.com/learn-python
- amerine 15y agoHow/do you handle royalties on the iBooks and Amazon sales?
- peterarmstrong 15y agoCurrently you submit your Leanpub EPUB or MOBI file yourself to those stores and we earn $0. You can also put the Leanpub PDF on Lulu to make a print book (we earn $0 in that case too). Once we launch our automated Apple and Amazon submit feature it will be a flat fee to use, and we will still fully support you submitting yourself with us earning $0. We only try to make money when we add value, not lock in etc -- it's your book, you own it.