Smashwords
smashwords.comPublish and distribute your ebook to major retailers
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About
Smashwords is an ebook publishing and distribution platform that allows independent authors and publishers to publish and distribute their ebooks to major online retailers. It provides tools for self-publishing, pricing, and reaching a wide audience across multiple storefronts. The platform serves as both a publishing tool and a marketplace for indie authors.
Problem
Self-published authors struggle to distribute their ebooks to multiple major retail platforms efficiently.
For
independent authors and small publishers
How it works
Authors upload their manuscript to Smashwords, which then formats and distributes the ebook to major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and others.
Business model
marketplace
Status
launched
Company
Smashwords, Inc.