Everything you need to publish your book professionally — for a single, clear price.
One-time publishing fee
Get Started FreeFree to start. Pay only when your book is ready.
Your publishing fee covers the complete journey from manuscript to bookstore.
Professional covers generated by AI. Choose your favorite or request revisions.
Your Word file transformed into a beautifully typeset, print-ready PDF.
Your book gets its own unique ISBN — registered and ready for distribution.
Receive 10 printed copies of your book, shipped directly to you.
Your book available for purchase across all 27 EU member states.
Track your sales, royalties, and reader analytics in real-time.
AI-generated book summary and back cover blurb to attract readers.
Dedicated support throughout your publishing journey.
Our tiered royalty system rewards your success. The more books you sell, the higher your earnings.
0 – 99 sales
100 – 499 sales
500+ sales
Bulk orders (10+ copies): 10% royalty rate applies
Example: A book priced at €20 with 200 sales = €1,200 in royalties (30%)
Your royalty rate increases as your sales grow.
*Actual earnings may vary. Bulk orders have different rates.
Don't have €300 upfront? No problem.
Launch a pre-order campaign and let your readers fund your publishing. Collect pre-orders, and once your goal is reached, your book goes to print — at zero cost to you.
See how Bindly stacks up against other publishing options.
| Feature | Bindly | Traditional Publisher | Other Self-Pub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | €300 (one-time) | €0 (but you lose rights) | €500 – €2,000+ |
| Copyright | 100% yours | Publisher owns rights | Varies |
| Royalty Rate | 25 – 35% | 5 – 15% | 10 – 30% |
| AI Cover Design | Included (4 options) | Publisher decides | Extra cost |
| ISBN | Included | Publisher's ISBN | Extra cost |
| Author Copies | 10 free copies | Varies | At cost |
| Time to Publish | Days | 12 – 18 months | Weeks |
| Distribution | EU-wide | Publisher decides | Varies |
Common questions about costs and payments
You only pay after you've seen and approved your AI-generated cover designs and book layout. There's no payment required to create an account or upload your manuscript.
No. The €300 covers everything: AI cover design, professional layout, ISBN registration, 10 author copies, and EU-wide distribution. There are no monthly fees or per-sale charges beyond the royalty split.
You get 3 free revision rounds for your cover designs. After that, additional revisions are available at a small fee.
Royalties are calculated on each sale and credited to your author dashboard. You can withdraw your earnings at any time once you reach the minimum withdrawal amount of €10.
Yes! If you prefer not to pay upfront, you can launch a pre-order campaign. Your readers fund the publishing cost through pre-orders. If the target isn't met within 30 days (extendable), all backers receive a full refund.
The €300 publishing fee is non-refundable once your book enters production. However, you won't be charged until you approve your cover and layout, giving you full control over when to proceed.
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