SELF PUBLISHING RESOURCES
AMAZON KDP
PRINTING / DISTRIBUTION
The industry giant for ebook and print-on-demand physical books. Allows for rapid market entry and reaching a global audience without ordering physical inventory.
💡 NOTE: KDP allows AI-generated content but requires explicit disclosure during the upload process.
COST: $0 UPFRONT. RETAINS ROYALTIES ON SALES.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: BEGINNER
INGRAMSPARK
PRINTING / DISTRIBUTION
Standard for wide distribution outside of Amazon's ecosystem. IngramSpark can allow an author to have their book accepted into physical bookstores and libraries worldwide.
💡 NOTE: Best used for "wide" distribution to ensure libraries can order your title easily.
COST: VARIABLE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
DRAFT2DIGITAL
EBOOK AND PRINT BOOK CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION
Can format raw manuscripts into print books and e-books and provide distribution services to select distributors.
💡 NOTE: Draft2Digital currently does not accept manuscripts that are fully AI-generated.
COST: UPFRONT FEES AND 10% ROYALTY ON SALES
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: BEGINNER
LAST UPDATED MAY 11, 2026