Self-publishing, done the Folio way

Self-publish your book and keep it yours

You write it. We handle the setup and submission. You keep your rights and set your own price.

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Book details
Your cover
Publishing plan
Platforms
Review & publish

Book details
Used across every channel
$14.99
$4.99
  • Get a free ISBN (recommended)
  • Use my own ISBN
Your cover
Made in Cover Studio, saved in your dashboard
  • Cover from dashboard
  • Book fileMy manuscripts
Publishing plan
One-time price per book
  • Amazon KDP$99
  • 3 Platforms$399
  • 10 Platforms$799
  • Global Online$1,299
Platforms
0 of 10 selected
Review & publish
10 Platforms plan
Plan total$799.00
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Submitting your book…
Publish on the platforms below, or reach 10,000+ with Global Online
Free ISBN available 10,000+ platforms with Global Online Our team handles submission Paperback, hardcover and eBook
Why self-publish

Keep control of your book

Self-publishing means you decide what gets published, where, and at what price.

You own it

Your book always stays yours. No rights are signed away.

You set the price

Set the list price for each format. Our plan is a one-time fee, not a cut of your sales.

No subscriptions

Pay once per book. Start free and only pay when you are ready to publish.

How it works

From manuscript to published

Four steps, with our team handling the technical parts.

  1. Add your details

    Title, author name, description and categories.

  2. Upload cover and manuscript

    Bring your finished files, or use Folio tools to prepare them.

  3. Pick a plan

    Choose how widely your book is published.

  4. We submit it

    Our team handles setup and submission to each platform.

What is included

Everything needed to go live

Every online publishing plan includes:

Setup and submission

Our team prepares and submits your book to your chosen platforms.

Free ISBN

Use the free ISBN we provide, or bring your own.

Your own pricing

You set the list price for each format.

Multiple formats

eBook and paperback on Amazon KDP, plus the formats other platforms support.

Plans

Pick how widely we publish

Start on Amazon, or go wider. All online plans are a one-time price per book.

Amazon KDP, $99

Kindle eBook and paperback on the biggest bookstore.

3 Platforms, $399

Choose any 3 of our 12 platforms.

10 Platforms, $799

Choose any 10 of our 12 platforms.

Global Online, $1,299

10,000+ online platforms worldwide. See distribution

Platforms

Where your book can be sold

With 3 or 10 platforms you choose from these 12. Global Online reaches 10,000+ platforms, including all of these.

Amazon KDPApple BooksKoboGoogle Play BooksBarnes & Noble PressIngramSparkDraft2DigitalSmashwordsBookshop.orgScribdTolinoVivlio+ 10,000+ more with Global Online
Keep exploring

Everything about publishing with Folio

Each guide links to the others, so you can follow the path that fits your book.

Publishing overview

Plans, pricing and the full publishing flow.

Distribution

Reach online stores and bookstores worldwide.

ISBN

Free ISBN, or bring your own.

Metadata

The book details that make it discoverable.

Print-on-Demand

Paperback and hardcover, printed per order.

Global Distribution

10,000+ online platforms with one plan.

FAQ

Self-publishing questions

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes. Your book always stays yours. Folio publishes it on your behalf, and you keep ownership and control.

How much does self-publishing with Folio cost?

Online plans are a one-time price per book: $99 for Amazon KDP, $399 for 3 platforms, $799 for 10 platforms, and $1,299 for Global Online Distribution. There are no subscriptions.

Who sets my book's price?

You do. You set the list price for each format. The publishing plan is a separate one-time fee.

Do I need my own ISBN?

No. A free ISBN is included, or you can use your own.

Can I publish both eBook and print?

Yes. Amazon KDP publishing covers Kindle eBook and paperback, and other plans cover the formats each platform supports.

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