BookAuth
Direct Selling

Sell every edition,
keep up to 95%

Digital ebooks, print-on-demand paperbacks, and signed physical books — all from a single book page. Pre-orders, gift purchases, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery included. Low platform fees from 2%, no waiting 60 days for payout.

Keep up to 95% royalties Print-on-demand built in Instant payouts

One book. Every format.

Stop choosing between retailers. Sell digital, print-on-demand, and signed copies of the same title — readers pick their edition, you keep every sale.

Digital eBook

PDF · EPUB · MOBI

Print-on-Demand

Paperback · Auto-printed

Physical & Signed

Your inventory

The Numbers Don't Lie

See What You're Losing

For every $1 book sold, here's what you actually keep:

Amazon KDP

35–70%

You keep 35–70¢

Retailer royalty, no direct reader access

Draft2Digital

~54–63%

You keep 54–63¢

10% of the retailer royalty

Gumroad

~80–85%

You keep 80–85¢

10% + $0.50/sale + Stripe

Substack

~84%

You keep 84¢

10% + Stripe (subscriptions only)

Payhip

~89%

You keep 89¢

5% on free plan + Stripe

Shopify

~94%

You keep 94¢

0% platform fee, but $39/mo + setup

BookAuth (Free)

Up to 89%

You keep Up to 89¢

5% fee · no monthly fee to start

BookAuth (Business)

Up to 95%

You keep Up to 95¢

2% fee · $29/mo · built for books

Example: Sell 1,000 copies of a $9.99 ebook. On Amazon KDP, you keep ~$6,993 (70% royalty).
On BookAuth (Business), you keep $9,202.
That's ~$2,200 more in your pocket — plus every reader's email address.

The Multi-Offer Storefront

One book, many offers

Sell the digital, print-on-demand, and signed editions of the same book side by side. Each offer has its own price, photos, and description — readers pick exactly what they want. No separate stores, no clunky plugins.

  • Digital, POD & physical on one page
  • Per-offer pricing, photos & description
  • Compare-at prices & limited-time sales
  • Reader chooses their edition
bookauth.com/books/the-midnight-garden

The Midnight Garden

by Sarah Anderson

Choose your edition

Digital eBookDigital

PDF · EPUB · MOBI · Instant delivery

$4.99
Buy
Paperback (Print-on-Demand)POD

Ships in 3-5 business days

$14.99
Buy
Signed First EditionSigned

Limited · Author-signed

$29.99
Buy

ORDER #1042

Print-on-demand fulfilled

Automated

Reader orders

Paperback · $14.99

Auto-printed

Lulu · Perfect-bound 6×9

Shipped

USPS · Tracking synced

Interior PDF + print-ready cover uploaded by author
Print-on-Demand

Print-on-demand, zero inventory

Connect your Lulu account and paperbacks are printed and shipped automatically the moment a reader orders. You upload one interior PDF and a print-ready cover — we handle production, tracking, and delivery. No upfront print runs, no boxes in your garage.

  • Auto-print & ship on every POD order
  • Connect your own Lulu account
  • Interior PDF + cover upload built in
  • Tracking synced to the order automatically
Shipping That Works in the Real World

Charge the right rate, every time

Real carrier rates at checkout, flat fees for simplicity, shipping zones for different regions, or your own negotiated carrier account. Sell physical books without the spreadsheet math.

Real-time carrier rates

Live USPS, UPS & FedEx rates — readers see exact shipping at checkout based on weight, distance, and package size.

Flat-rate & weight tiers

Prefer simplicity? Set a flat fee per order, or tier by weight. Combine with free-shipping thresholds to boost conversions.

Shipping zones

Different rates for different regions. Charge $4.99 domestic, $9.99 to Canada, and restrict countries you don't ship to.

BYO carrier

Got a negotiated UPS or FedEx account? Use your own rates and add fulfillment notes for your team.

Shipping ProfileStandard Paperback

RATE MODE

Carrier

Flat

Weight

Domestic US$4.20
Canada$12.85
Europe$18.40
3 shipping zones · 2 restricted countries
Author Dashboard

Your selling command center

Watch revenue climb, manage orders, and fulfill shipments from one dashboard. Confirm before buying a shipping label, track stock, and see exactly what's selling — in real time.

  • Real-time revenue & order analytics
  • Inventory levels & low-stock alerts
  • Delayed label purchase — confirm before you pay
  • Manual tracking for your own carrier
Commerce Dashboard

$3,847

This Month

214

Orders

$17.97

Avg Order

REVENUE (14 DAYS) +31%
RECENT ORDERS

Ember & Tide

Signed Edition

$29.99

The Cartographer’s Daughter

Paperback (POD)

$14.99
checkout.bookauth.com

The Midnight Garden

Paperback (Print-on-Demand)

$14.99

Subtotal$14.99
Shipping (USPS)$4.20
Total$19.19
Card
Apple Pay
Pay $19.19
Secured by Stripe
Seamless Purchasing

A checkout readers trust

A polished, mobile-first checkout powered by Stripe. Real-time shipping rates, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and a clear order summary that converts browsers into buyers. Guest checkout means no friction — and no abandoned carts.

  • Stripe-secured payments
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
  • Guest checkout — no account required
  • Cart for multi-item purchases
  • Gift a book — recipient claims via email
  • Pay-what-you-want pricing options
Pre-Orders

Launch with revenue already in hand

Readers vault their payment method at pre-order time — no charge yet. You set a release date. On launch day, BookAuth automatically charges every pre-ordered card with no manual action required. Price is locked at pre-order time.

No charge until release day

Reader's card is vaulted, not charged. Zero risk for the buyer.

Author sets the release date

Full control over when charges fire. Change it anytime before release.

Price locked at pre-order

Promotions you run later don't reduce your pre-launch revenue.

Automatic release-day charging

Every pre-ordered card is charged at midnight on release day — zero manual work.

PRE-ORDER

The Midnight Garden

Releases Jan 15

Pre-order placed

Card vaulted · $9.99 locked

Release day arrives

Jan 15 · Automatic charge fires

Digital delivered

PDF + EPUB · Instant access

147 pre-orders · $1,469.53 revenue before launch

Seller Protection

Refunds, returns & protection — handled your way

Issue full or partial refunds with a click. Protect your margins with a non-refundable-shipping policy. Track chargebacks from initiation to resolution, and manage the full returns lifecycle — all without leaving BookAuth.

Full & partial refunds

Refund the book, keep shipping — or refund it all. Your call.

Chargeback tracking

Every dispute tracked from open to resolution, tied to the order.

Returns lifecycle

Requested → approved → received → refunded. Clear status at every step.

Stripe Connect payouts

Funds land in your Stripe account — paid out within days, not months.

Why Authors Switch

Tired of This?

Amazon taking 30-65% of your earnings

Keep up to 95% of every sale

Don't know who your readers are

Own your customer relationships

Waiting 60+ days for royalty payments

Get paid within days, not months

One format, one price, their rules

Sell every format, your way

The Difference

Traditional Retailers vs Direct Sales

See why smart authors are going direct.

Retailer Sales

  • Keep only 35-70% of sales
  • Wait 60+ days for payment
  • No access to customer emails
  • One format, their pricing rules
  • Competing with millions of books

Direct Sales

  • Keep up to 95% of every sale
  • Get paid within days
  • Own every reader email
  • Sell digital, POD & signed — your way
  • Direct relationship with readers
Full-Featured Commerce

Everything You Need to Sell

Professional e-commerce built for authors — without the complexity.

Multiple Offers Per Book

Sell the digital, POD, and signed editions of one book side by side — each with its own price, photos, and description.

Print-on-Demand (Lulu)

Connect your Lulu account and paperbacks are printed and shipped automatically when a reader orders. Zero inventory, zero upfront cost.

Physical Inventory

Track stock for signed copies. Low-stock alerts keep you from overselling, and quantities adjust automatically on every sale.

Flexible Shipping

Carrier-calculated rates, flat fees, weight tiers, shipping zones, or your own carrier account. Built for real-world fulfillment.

Trusted Checkout

Stripe-powered checkout that readers trust. Accept all major cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Mobile-optimized.

Instant Digital Delivery

Buyers get secure, time-limited download links the moment they pay. No manual sending — ever.

Pre-Orders

Let readers lock in their copy before launch. Payment is vaulted, not charged — then automatically collected on your release date.

Gift Purchases

Readers can gift any book to someone. The recipient gets a claim link by email and redeems it in their own account.

Pay-What-You-Want

Set a minimum price and let readers choose to pay more. Great for community support, tip-jars, and fan appreciation.

Discount Codes

Create percentage or fixed-amount codes with usage limits and validity windows. Perfect for launches, newsletters, and reader rewards.

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Automated follow-up emails at 1 hour, 24 hours, and 7 days bring back readers who left without buying.

Sales Analytics

See revenue, bestsellers, and buyer behavior in real time. Know what's working and double down.

Customer Emails

Every sale captures your buyer's email — logged in or guest — so you always know who your readers are and can reach them directly.

Refunds & Protection

Handle refunds and returns your way, with chargeback tracking and a non-refundable-shipping policy that protects your margins.

Simple Pricing

Only pay when you sell

No monthly fees for selling books. We take a small percentage only when you make a sale — and it drops as you grow. Your success is our success.

Free tier: 5% platform fee
Pro ($12/mo): 3% platform fee
Business ($29/mo): 2% platform fee
Stripe processing: 2.9% + 30¢
No hidden fees, no monthly minimums

Example Sale — $9.99

Book Price$9.99
Stripe Fee (2.9% + 30¢)−$0.59
BookAuth Fee (5%, Free tier)−$0.50
You Keep$8.90

That's 89% of the sale price (up to 95% on Business)

All Included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Sell ebooks (PDF, EPUB, MOBI)
Print-on-demand paperbacks (Lulu)
Sell signed & physical books
Multiple offers per book
Per-offer photos & description
Pre-orders (charge on release date)
Gift purchases (claim via email)
Pay-what-you-want pricing
Discount codes (% or fixed)
Abandoned cart recovery emails
Book bundles
Real-time carrier shipping
Flat-rate, weight & zone shipping
Inventory tracking & low-stock alerts
Secure Stripe checkout
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Instant, secure digital delivery
Cart & guest checkout
Customer email collection
Refunds, returns & chargeback tools
Sales analytics dashboard
Set your own prices & sales

Start keeping more of your earnings

Your readers want to support you directly. Give them every way to do it.

No monthly fees · Only pay when you sell · Start in minutes