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Self-published ebooks

Publish original books through direct or platform distribution.

Good fit if

People who can supply original manuscript and rights and tolerate the stated limitations.

Poor fit if

Anyone relying on guaranteed availability, acceptance or income.

Be careful about

No discovery; Copying; Platform dependence

Possible next step

Build a coherent catalog.

How it works

What a person does
Publish original books through direct or platform distribution.
Who pays and why
A platform, client, employer or customer pays for original manuscript and rights.
Compensation
Royalty, Direct sale
Worker relationship
Independent publisher
Skills and requirements
Completed manuscript; Editing; Rights
Equipment
Computer and reliable internet unless a platform or client states otherwise.

Access and limitations

Prior experience
Varies; do not assume no experience is required without a specific approved record.
Countries
Varies by platform, client and legal eligibility.
Setup
Setup time varies and may include unpaid profile, portfolio or qualification work.
Possible unpaid work
Searching, applying, qualification, revisions and payment administration may be unpaid.
Costs
Confirm tools, fees, taxes and direct expenses before proceeding.
Scalability
Depends on whether delivery remains tied to time or becomes reusable and owned.

Platforms supporting this method

Platform · Not yet scored

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Active; availability uncertain. Publishing, formats, stores, payments and tax handling vary by territory.

Platform · Not yet scored

Draft2Digital

Active; availability uncertain. Retailer availability, payments and tax requirements vary by location.

Platform · Not yet scored

Gumroad

Active; availability uncertain. Payout methods and availability depend on country and payment support.

Platform · Not yet scored

IngramSpark

Active; availability uncertain. Distribution and payment options vary by market.

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