Become an author
Wrote a book? Sign one declaration and your Author Studio opens at once. There is nothing to wait for.
Three steps
How you become an author
- 1You
Create an account
It is free. You need an email address and a password.
- 2You
Sign the declaration
You confirm the book is yours to publish. It takes two minutes.
- Done
Your studio opens
Straight away. You can start your first book the same day.
Become an author in two minutes.
Sign one declaration. Your Author Studio opens at once, and it costs nothing.
What you get
What an author account gives you
Your own studio
One place for your books, your submissions, your sales and your payouts.
A profile page
Readers can find you, read about you and see every book you publish.
Paid on every sale
You earn a commission on every copy sold, paid to you directly. The rate is on the Payments and payouts page.
Before you sign
Is this the right account?
Become an author if
- You wrote the book yourself, or you hold the rights to it
- You want us to publish it, under your own name or a pen name
- You want to be paid directly for each sale
Enroll as an Other Publisher instead if
- Your publishing house has already published the book
- You want to sell it under your imprint
- You want the money paid to the company
Questions
Common questions
Does it cost anything to become an author?
No. Signing up and signing the declaration are free. You pay a publishing fee only when you send us a book.
Can I use a pen name?
Yes. You choose the name readers see on your profile and your books.
Can I be an author and an Other Publisher?
An account holds one of the two. If your situation changes, talk to us and we will explain your options.