Streetlib is an aggregator
of ebooks, print on demand, and audiobooks. You manage multiple distribution
channels on their dashboard. They do not require exclusivity. They emphasize
their software, tracking, and data analysis.
Distribution: They partner with a fast-expanding global distribution network including transnational retail and subscription outlets, global digital library distributors, and myriad smaller retail outlets and other consumer points across ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts, POD, comics, magazines and online reading apps.
They distribute over 50 platforms, but there is a free tier and paid tiers. They distribute to the Amazon, Apple Books, Bajalibras, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Bibliotheca, Bidi, BookBeat, Book Republic, Casa del Libro, decalibro, Goodbook, Google Play, Hoepli.let, ibs.it, Giardino del Libri.it, Il Narratore Audiolibri, Izneo, Kobo Plus. They are picky about their epub files.
Cost: StreetLib offers a Free plan allowing indie authors and
publishers to distribute their ebooks to a limited number of international
retailers and subscription apps with no upfront costs and a generous 70% share
of revenue. They have higher tiers that run from $29 to $49 per month USD.
Rights: You retain all rights. By default, they assign an ISBN. If
you have your own ISBN (which is not used by any other edition of the book on
any other platform), you can use it. The ISBN field cannot be changed. If you
need to update the ISBN of one of your books, you have to remove it from sale
and proceed with a new publication indicating the correct ISBN.
Services: They are picky about your epub file format. With their Write
App, you can create ePubs for use on their platform and KDP. It is a
subscription app that you access online and is beginner friendly. StreetLib Ready is their publishing service and their
experts will prepare your ePub format (ePub reflowable, ePub FXL, or ePub
enhanced). Converting your text to ePub format takes about 10 business days
with this service and is a for-pay service from $21 to $100. They have an
echeck verification process. You can create your ePub using software like
InDesign, Calibre, or Sigil if you are confident managing html and CSS codes.
They do not recommend Google Doc’s epub tool. Fonts used within ePubs files, as
they are easily extractable, must be license-free. In the case of licensed
fonts, they suggest you check what the license requires for the use of digital
files. If you proceed with InDesign or Calibre, you must ensure the final ePub
file is valid from a structural point of view, as the formatting may change. You
can order author copies at a discount. Audiobooks can be listened to on
different devices: On a computer you can download and install Chrome's Readium.
Payment: You can download your invoices and sales analytics report (which shows details, such as the number of units sold, the library where they were sold, the territory, the currency, and so on) at any time.
Online bookstores apply different sales models: Wholesale, Agency, and Lending and Subscriptions. The latter offer no downloads. The reader accesses their content online on their site. Royalties depend on the model of the various platforms. Like other aggregators, this service collects royalties minus expenses from the platforms, then pays you after taking their cut.
You can offer your book for free for a promotion. However, individual platforms like Amazon do not have to comply and might price match.
If you live in USA or Canada, you can choose to receive
your earnings through bank transfer, Payoneer, or PayPal payments; if you live
outside USA or Canada, you can choose bank transfer or Paypal payments. You can
enter and save multiple payment methods. Different methods have different thresholds
you must meet before a payment is made. The sales tracking data may not match
your payments.
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