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Unlike the Byzantine world of print book distribution, eBook distribution is an outgrowth of the modern digital media distribution put in place to handle music, apps and other types of digital products that came before modern (non-PDF) eBooks. If after reading this you are still confused about what to do, drop your question in the comments box. The market for digital media distribution gets more sophisticated every year so there are service providers serving different market niches. Larger publishers and self-publishers with lots of print titles have other options. Keep in mind that this round-up is meant to help self-publishers, especially self-publishers of eBooks. And finally, frequently asked questions.

A comparison chart of 11 established eBook aggregators.This 2019 eBook distribution round-up of aggregators tells you what you need to know to navigate these sometimes-tricky waters: In fact, I see the next battleground as audiobook distribution since the EU forced Amazon and Apple to dissolve their partnership. In other words, despite Amazon’s continued domination of the market for eBooks there is no shortage of third-party services intent on competing. At least 3 companies in our directory of eBook distributors also offer some form of audiobook distribution.Bookbaby has integrated KDP Select management into their publishing portal.IngramSpark greatly scaled back their eBook distribution network.One company, PublishDrive, offers a choice of fee or commission-based payment.

At least 3 services now claim to distribute your eBook to more than 150 online retailers.

Highlights of market developments in this 2019 round-up post include:

There are scores of online eBook retailers around the world and eBook aggregators abound to help self-publishers easily make their book available for sale. EBook distribution options in 2019 have expanded greatly the past two years.

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