Going wide vs. Amazon exclusive
When KDP Select makes sense — and when a wide aggregator earns you more readers and revenue.
Read the guide →Blog
Publishing tips and platform updates
Practical guidance for indie authors distributing wide — each topic links to a full guide or tool.
How long distribution really takes
Realistic timelines for Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and library channels after approval.
Publishing walk-through →ISBN basics for indie authors
When you need one, when you don’t, and how free Chiify ISBNs work.
ISBN guide →How royalties work on Chiify
Retailer cuts, plan commission, and when money hits your payout balance.
Royalties explained →Metadata that retailers actually rank
Titles, descriptions, keywords, and BISAC categories that drive discovery.
Metadata tips →Free vs paid plans: which saves you more?
Break-even math for Starter, Pro, and Lifetime at different sales volumes.
Compare plans →Payout methods: NGN, PayPal, USD wire
Minimums, timing, and which method fits Nigerian vs international authors.
Payout options →Word to EPUB: what to fix before upload
Heading styles, page breaks, and the 10-minute cleanup that saves rejections.
EPUB conversion →Which retailers does Chiify reach?
414+ stores, 50,000+ libraries, and where most indie sales actually come from.
Retailer list →Estimate your take-home royalty
Use our calculator to model price, retailer cut, and Chiify commission by plan.
Royalty calculator →How aggregator commissions work
Why 0% on paid plans changes the math vs Draft2Digital-style 10% forever.
Commission guide →Moving books from KDP or another distributor
Switch cleanly without duplicate listings, lost reviews, or exclusivity conflicts.
Switching guide →Start distributing your books worldwide
Keep 100% of your royalties — no exclusivity, no setup fees.