ShelfPublisher

ShelfPublisher

Orbita Media
Start a Press

Start a Press

Archieboy Holdings
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About

ShelfPublisher is a web-based book publishing platform for authors with completed, print-ready paperbacks. After access is approved, authors buy a publishing slot for one book and upload an interior PDF and cover through the portal. Orbita Media reviews the files, assigns an ISBN from its own publisher block, publishes accepted titles under its imprint, registers book metadata with bibliographic directories, and arranges print-on-demand production and wholesale catalog distribution, reaching more than 50,000 bookstores in 18 countries. Authors retain copyright. Single-slot titles earn 30% of net revenue per copy sold; some subscriptions offer higher shares. Sales statements are issued quarterly. Each slot is valid for 36 months. The service requires no print run, inventory purchase, or separate ISBN fee.

About

Start a Press is a white-label publishing operations platform for independent presses, book coaches, ghostwriters and organizations that publish books for authors. Each press can use a branded website, storefront, author portal and publisher workspace, with work coordinated by an AI agent connected to the press's ChatGPT account. Its publishing workflow covers author inquiries and quote drafts, manuscript intake and copyediting, cover and interior production, metadata, and distribution through the press's IngramSpark and Amazon KDP accounts. Publishers can import sales reports, calculate royalties, handle treaty withholding and track author tax forms. The platform is designed to preserve the press's brand, domain, ISBNs, author relationships and revenue, while keeping contracts and payments subject to owner approval. Plans are based on catalog size and carry monthly subscription charges plus an initial setup fee.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
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Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Self-publishing authors with a finished paperback who want an ISBN and bookstore distribution.

Audience

Small presses, independent publishers, book coaches, ghostwriters and organizations that publish books for authors.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

€20/book
A single publishing slot costs €35 once. Larger packages reduce the rate to €20 per book in the 100-book package (€2,000 total). Monthly subscriptions cost €32 for one slot, €87 for three, or €135 for five; 12-month prepayment is available at lower per-book rates. Plus and Pro subscriptions provide a 31% share of net revenue while active, up to 36% with rank steps. Consumer prices include VAT; business customers with a valid VAT number and customers outside the EU see an adjusted checkout total. Slots are valid for 36 months. Access is invitation-only, and each request is reviewed.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$99/month
Plans cost $99, $199, or $349 per month, based on total titles. A one-time setup fee is $1,500; founding licensees are offered a $500 setup fee.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Orbita Media
Founded: 2020
Germany
shelfpublisher.com

Company Information

Archieboy Holdings
Founded: 2001
United States
startapress.com

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Categories

Print On Demand Supported

Categories

Integrations

ChatGPT Not Supported

Integrations

ChatGPT Supported
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