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SPD

Direct-to-reader POD storefront with a flat annual fee — authors keep 100% above print cost, no per-sale commission, fulfilled by Lulu's print network.

Best for: Authors with an existing audience (email list, podcast, social) who want maximum per-book earnings on direct traffic — runs alongside KDP, no exclusivity

Royalty Rate:100% above printing cost on all…
$99–$299
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Tools at this price point typically fit a Professional Stack ($2,000+ total).

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Service Type
Pod Service
Format Support
Print, Ebook
Distribution Channels
Direct To Reader, Author Storefront, Global Print Network
Royalty Rate
100% above printing cost on all sales; flat $99–$299/year fee instead of per-sale commission
Exclusivity Required
No
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Books.by is built for one workflow only — direct-to-reader sales from a branded author storefront — with a flat annual subscription instead of a per-sale commission, so authors keep 100% above print cost. POD fulfillment runs through Lulu's global print network. The platform reports $4M+ paid to 20,000+ authors as of 2026.

  • Best for: Authors with an established audience (newsletter, podcast, social following) ready to capture direct sales without losing 30–60% to retailers
  • Key features: Branded author storefront, no per-sale commission, automatic POD fulfillment via Lulu, paperback + ebook (Pro tier adds hardcover), pairs with KDP and other channels
  • Pricing: $99/year Core (paperback + storefront) or $299/year Pro (adds ebook and hardcover); zero commission on top
  • Limitations: No Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or library distribution — direct sales only; without an audience, the storefront receives no traffic
  • Why authors love it: The cleanest "keep your royalties" pitch in POD — flat fee, zero commission, runs in parallel with every other channel
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