{"id":209584,"date":"2026-02-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draft2digital.com\/blog\/?p=209584"},"modified":"2026-07-28T11:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:11:13","slug":"make-the-most-of-the-bookshop-org-d2d-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draft2digital.com\/blog\/make-the-most-of-the-bookshop-org-d2d-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Make\u00a0the Most of the Bookshop.org \/ D2D Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In February, we announced an exciting new ebook distribution agreement with Bookshop.org. This retail partnership had been in the works for quite some time, and we\u2019re thrilled to finally share it with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookshop.org helps more than 3,400 independent bookstores across the US and UK compete in an online world. Readers can select their favorite bookstore to support from a list of local bookstores at Bookshop.org. When a reader purchases a book, their preferred store receives 100% of the profit. If no store is selected, the sale supports a shared profit pool for all partner stores. For D2D-distributed ebooks, you still earn a 60% royalty\u2014consistent with other major D2D retail partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you know, publishing's digital transformation was a godsend to authors who finally had a practical way to self-publish and distribute ebooks to major online retailers. As indie authors found success, local indie bookstores missed out on this essential inventory\u2014until now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make<\/strong> the Most of the Bookshop.org\/D2D Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with any retail destination, book sales are much easier when readers know where they can purchase your books. But don\u2019t just tell them. Show<\/em> them! Here are some pointers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Download Bookshop.org\u2019s free ebook app for Android and iOS, find the book(s) you want to promote to your readers, and use the app\u2019s nifty share feature in your newsletter, website, messaging and social media outreach. The share feature provides a screenshot of your book\u2019s cover image and provides a direct link to your book\u2019s purchase page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Provide direct hyperlinks to your book's purchase page at Bookshop.org. Simply saying \"my books are now available at Bookshop.org\" is not enough. Do your readers a favor by showing them exactly where they can find, and purchase, your books by using direct hyperlinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Update your website, email signature, business card and any other place where you communicate to readers where your books can be purchased.\u00a0Add Bookshop.org to any universal book link (UBL) generator you may use, including our free Books2Read.com UBL tool, which allows links for ebooks and numerous print formats (you control which retailer links appear at the front of your own UBL listings, so you can place Bookshop.org at the top and further show your support for independent bookstores).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sign up for\u00a0Bookshop.org's affiliate program<\/a>.\u00a0You'll earn an industry-leading 10% whenever someone buys a book you share.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Remember to communicate Bookshop.org\u2019s unique value proposition to your readers. Your readers already feel good about supporting you, but they\u2019ll feel great<\/em> for supporting you and their favorite indie bookstore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What's Next with D2D and Bookshop.org<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n