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The Midnight Garden
by Eleanor Voss
Digital eBook
Instant
Paperback (POD)
Auto-printed
Signed Edition
Limited
Sound Familiar?
Every indie author we've talked to describes the same frustrations.
Hours spent on website maintenance
Launch your author site in minutes, not months
Expensive tools that drain your budget
Generous free tier with optional upgrades
Struggling to reach new readers
Built-in discovery and SEO optimization
Disconnected from your audience
Direct reader engagement and newsletters
Everything You Need to Succeed
Stop juggling multiple tools. BookAuth brings everything together so you can focus on what matters most — your writing.
Direct Sales — Up to 95%
Sell ebooks, POD paperbacks, and signed copies direct from your book pages. Pre-orders, gift purchases, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery all included. No Amazon cut.
Free Author Website
Launch a professional author website on your own subdomain in minutes. No coding, no hosting bill. Connect your own domain on Business plan.
Pre-Orders, Bundles & ARCs
Charge on release day with native pre-orders. Bundle your series. Replace BookFunnel with 2 free ARC campaigns — unlimited on Business.
You Own Your Readers
Your email list is yours — export anytime, no lock-in. Built-in list (500 free, 25K on Business), reader follows, book clubs, and direct Stripe Connect payouts.
Unlike Other Platforms
BookAuth is built specifically for indie authors. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a genuinely useful free tier — not just a trial.
Sell Direct — Every Format,
Up to 95% Royalties
Sell ebooks, print-on-demand paperbacks, and signed copies straight from your book pages. Pre-orders, gift purchases, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery all included. No marketplace middleman taking 30–65%.
- Digital, print-on-demand (Lulu) & physical editions
- Keep up to 95% (Free 5% · Pro 3% · Business 2%)
- Pre-orders — vault payment, charge on release day
- Gift purchases, discount codes & abandoned cart recovery
- Real-time USPS, UPS & FedEx shipping
- Instant payouts via Stripe Connect
DIRECT SALE
The Midnight Garden
Digital eBook
Instant
Paperback (POD)
Auto-printed
Signed Edition
Limited
How Much Do You Actually Keep?
On a $9.99 ebook — the numbers every indie author should know.
| Platform | Author Keeps |
|---|---|
| Amazon KDP (70% tier) | ~$6.92 |
| Gumroad | ~$8.99 |
| BookAuth ProBest | ~$9.10 |
Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30) applies to all platforms listed. Amazon delivery fee variable by file size.
Replace Your Entire Author Tool Stack
Most mid-career authors pay $35–55/month across disconnected tools. BookAuth Pro is $12/month and replaces all of them.
Without BookAuth
Separate tools, separate bills
- Author website (Squarespace)$16/mo
- Book delivery (BookFunnel)*$2.50/mo
- Email list (Mailchimp 500)$13/mo
- Direct store (Payhip/Gumroad)5–10% per sale
~$32+/mo + high per-sale fees
Plus you don't own your audience.
With BookAuth Pro
$12/moEverything in one place
- Professional author website
- Native ARC campaigns & delivery
- Built-in email list up to 5,000
- Direct selling — just 3% fee
- Free subdomain — use your own domain on Business
$12/mo flat — lower fees, more features
You own your readers, your data, everything.
Tool prices as of 2026. *BookFunnel Starter $30/yr = $2.50/mo; Squarespace Basic $16/mo; Mailchimp Essentials 500 contacts $13/mo; Payhip 5% per transaction. BookAuth does not register domains — bring your own (Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc.) and connect it on Business plan.
How BookAuth Works
Whether you're discovering your next read or building your author brand, we make it simple.
Create
Sign up free and build your professional author website
Elevate
Access vetted editors, designers, and marketers through our marketplace
Connect
Reach readers, build your following, and grow your audience
Launch
Use ARCs, analytics, and tools to launch your books successfully
Discover
Browse our curated catalog of books from talented authors
Follow & Save
Follow your favorite authors and build your reading list
Read & Review
Get early access through ARCs and share honest reviews
Join Clubs
Connect with fellow readers in book clubs and discussions
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Elevate Your Book with Vetted Professionals
Access our curated marketplace of editors, designers, and marketers. Request quotes, manage projects, and pay securely—all in one place.
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- Milestone-based payments
- Project management tools
- Review & rating system
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Developmental, copyediting, proofreading
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Book covers, interior layout, branding
Marketers
Book launches, ads, PR campaigns
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