ShelfBound is a modern publishing house built on Amazon KDP. We publish our own titles and partner with authors who want professional management, not just a platform to upload to.
Most self-published authors struggle alone. ShelfBound treats publishing the way it should be treated: as a professional operation with strategy, quality control, and scale.
Original titles developed in-house across high-demand niches. Researched, written, designed, and optimized for the Amazon algorithm from day one.
We take on promising manuscripts from other authors and handle everything: editing, cover design, formatting, KDP setup, pricing strategy, and Amazon Ads.
Every title gets the full treatment. Ebook, paperback, hardcover, and Kindle Unlimited enrollment. Print-on-demand means zero inventory risk.
Niche research, keyword optimization, category selection, and pricing models. We don't guess. We publish where readers are already spending money.
You write. We handle the rest. Simple revenue share, full transparency, professional results.
Send us your completed or near-complete manuscript. We review for market fit, quality, and commercial potential within our target niches.
Professional editing, cover design, interior formatting, and metadata optimization. Your book gets the same treatment a traditional publisher would give it.
We handle KDP publishing, category placement, launch strategy, and Amazon Ads. You retain your rights. We split the revenue.
Every title adds to a growing catalog. More books, more keywords, more readers, more revenue. The publishing flywheel.
| Stream | How It Works | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Ebook Sales | 70% royalty on $2.99-$9.99 Kindle titles | High |
| Print-on-Demand | 40-60% after Amazon printing costs | Medium |
| Kindle Unlimited | Per-page-read royalties from KU subscribers | Medium |
| Author Partnerships | Revenue share with managed authors | Medium |
| Wide Distribution | Non-exclusive titles on Kobo, Apple, D2D | Incremental |
ShelfBound is building a publishing house for the modern era. Professional quality, data-driven strategy, and the largest bookstore on Earth as our storefront.