Should I Sell My Book on Apple Books?
Should I sell my book on Apple Books? If your ebook is not exclusive to Amazon, yes. Apple Books reaches readers who use iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and some of them never shop for ebooks on Amazon.
Selling in more places is called "going wide." It can help you reach new readers and protect you from depending on only one store.
In this article, you will get a clear answer, then the solution step by step, and then an industry hack that makes going wide easier and helps you avoid common hurdles.
Questions and Answers
Q: Can I sell on Apple if I am in KDP Select?
A: Not for that ebook while it is enrolled, because KDP Select requires ebook exclusivity.
Q: How do I get my book on Apple Books?
A: You can publish directly through Apple or use a distribution service.
The Solution
Decide whether to stay exclusive with Amazon or go wide.
If going wide, prepare your ebook file.
Publish directly to Apple or through a distributor.
Use the same cover, title, and description.
Share your Apple Books link with readers who use Apple devices.
The Industry Hack
Use a single distribution service to reach Apple Books and several other stores at once. You upload your book one time instead of managing many accounts, which saves time and keeps your book information consistent everywhere.
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