Audience
Self-publishing authors with a finished paperback who want an ISBN and bookstore distribution.
About ShelfPublisher
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.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
€20/book
Pricing Details:
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.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Orbita Media
Founded: 2020
Germany
shelfpublisher.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
ShelfPublisher Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does ShelfPublisher work with?
ShelfPublisher works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does ShelfPublisher support in their product?
ShelfPublisher supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does ShelfPublisher offer?
ShelfPublisher offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does ShelfPublisher provide?
ShelfPublisher provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does ShelfPublisher cost?
Pricing for ShelfPublisher starts at €20/book.
