Where Are You in Your Journey?

Where Are You in Your Journey? No two authors take the same path. Choose the stage that fits you best, and we’ll help you move forward.

Learn and Plan

Learn and Plan

Understand self-publishing basics like contracts, royalties, ISBNs, and costs.
Prepare Manuscript

Prepare Manuscript

Edit, format, and polish your book for a professional, print-ready finish.
Design

Design

Create a stunning cover and a clean interior layout that reflects your story.
Print and Ship

Print and Ship

Choose your bundle, calculate costs, and order your books.

Self-Publishing Basics

Self-publishing means you’re in charge, from editing and cover design to printing and delivery. With DiggyPOD, you’ll have tools, resources, and expert support to guide you through every step of your publishing journey.

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Contracts and Rights

At DiggyPOD, publishing stays simple and yours. Unlike traditional publishing companies, we don’t use contracts that take away tour rights or control. You keep full ownership of your work and every decision that comes with it.

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Royalties Explained

With DiggyPOD, you keep your profits and royalties from your book sales. Everything is transparent from the start, so you always know what you earn.  

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ISBNs Made Simple

An ISBN is like a fingerprint for your book, unique to each edition. DiggyPOD helps you understand the difference between using a provider’s ISBN and owning one yourself.

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Why Choose DiggyPOD Over Other Publishers?

Here’s how DiggyPOD stands out. Compare your options and choose a partner that puts authors first.

Feature
DiggyPOD
Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
BookBaby
Turnaround Time 2-3 days 24-72 hours* 5-7 days 7-10 days
Customer Rating 4.81★ 2.4★ 2.9★ 4.4★
Setup Fees None None $49 $399-4,999
Design Support ✓ Included ✗ Extra cost ✗ Extra cost ✓ Package-dependent
Distribution Help ✓ Builder+ ✗ None ⚠ Complex setup ✓ Yes
Revision Fees Free Free $25 Package-dependent
Royalty Share 0% 30-35% Platform fees Platform fees
Volume Discounts ✓ Yes ✗ None ⚠ Limited ✗ None

Amazon Prime only; standard authors wait longer

Why Choose Self-Publishing

Self-publishing gives author the freedom to create on their own terms. Here are a few reasons why more writers are taking control and publishing independently.

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Your Rights, Your Story

Keep full ownership of your work and creative freedom from start to finish.

  • Retain 100% of your book’s copyright.
  • Decide how and where your story is shared.
  • Use “Mirror Margins” for facing pages.
  • Stay in charge of every publishing decision.
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Your Pace

Write, revise, and publish on your own timeline. No deadlines, no pressure.

  • Publish when you’re ready.
  • Set your own creative rhythm.
  • Release updates or new editions anytime.
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Your Vision

Your book should look and feel exactly how you imagine it.

  • Choose your own cover design and layout.
  • Match your book’s style to your audience.
  • Bring your creative vision to life with professional printing.
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Your Earnings

You’ve done the work; you deserve the reward.

  • Set your own pricing and royalties.
  • Keep all profits without middlemen.
  • Build a sustainable income from your writing
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Your Control

You make the calls at every stage of publishing

  • Approve edits, layouts, and format.
  • Adjust and update your book anytime.
  • Manage your publishing journey with complete transparency.

GET YOUR BOOK OFF TO THE RIGHT START.

Self-Publishing Starter Checklist

Start your publishing journey with confidence. Our free guide helps you skip the common mistakes and understand every key step, from choosing self-publishing over traditional routes to managing royalties, getting your ISBN, and turning your manuscript into a printed book.

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