Distribution FAQs
Be sure to follow the Distribution Process.
Managing Your ebook
- How long will it take my title to go live?
- Distribution takes 2-3 weeks. Once your eBook has been delivered to Apple and Amazon, it will usually be live in 2-3 business days. Once your eBook has been delivered to Barnes & Noble, it will usually be live in 3-5 business days, if it’s a standard title (no video or audio enhancements), or 1-2 weeks if it’s an enhanced title (with video or audio enhancements).
- How can I see my sales?
- Click to access metrics from the Dashboard.
- Can I give my ebook away for free?
- Email links to your final files from the Distribute > Review files page.
- Can I change my ebook, metadata, or price?
- No—distribution is final. Retailers are averse to updating eBooks because their QA teams must re-review files to see whether the updates warrant notifying customers. Check your work thoroughly before you distribute!
- How can I remove my title from sale?
- Contact support@vook.com and we will remove your title from sale.
- What happens if I cancel my subscription?
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If you’ve distributed through Vook and you cancel your subscription, your eBook will be removed from sale.
Download the distribution-ready files from the Distribute > Review files page.
- Also apply for distribution accounts with the 3 retailers:
Getting Paid
- Vook royalties differ from Kindle Direct Publishing and PubIt! royalties.
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- Vook distribution differs from KDP and PubIt! distribution in two ways that affect royalties:
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- You can publish enhanced eBooks.
- You don’t pay delivery costs. (Delivery costs through other programs are $0.15/MB.)
- How and When am I paid?
- Royalties are paid by check 60 days after the quarter’s end.
- What about taxes?
- No taxes are withheld, and you will receive a 1099 at the end of the year.
- Can I get paid by PayPal or direct deposit
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You can be paid by PayPal, but you will have to absorb the PayPal fee. If you would like to be paid by PayPal, contact accounting@vook.com.
We do not currently offer direct deposit.
- Im not a U.S resident. How do I get paid?
- You must fill out a W8-BEN and then send it to accounting@vook.com. You will receive a 1042 for any royalties earned.
Contact Us
For questions about your account or a title you’ve distributed, email support@vook.com.