Higher Royalty Payments
Retain up to 95% of your royalties
Join for as little as €7.50/month
No Hidden Fees
Full Transparency & Control
Decide your RRP and Shipping Cost
Access your customer information
Receive and ship orders directly
Faster Payment Times
Get paid immediately for sales
Secure payments via Stripe
Low transaction fees
Higher Royalty Payments
Retain up to 95% of your royalties
Join for as little as €7.50/month
No Hidden Fees
Full Transparency & Control
Decide your RRP and Shipping Cost
Access your customer information
Receive and ship orders directly
Faster Payment Times
Get paid immediately for sales
Secure payments via Stripe
Low transaction fees
Earn Up To 70% More*
By Selling Direct on Buy the Book
* Based on selling 50 books at €15 RRP on our €75 membership plan (10% commission)
vs Amazon’s 40% commission.
- Low Commission Rates
- Access Customer Data
- Instant Payments
- Irish Owned & Operated
Our Membership Plans
Membership Plans
€45
6 Months
20% Commission - List up to 3 books
- Retain 80% book royalties
- Access free author masterclasses
€75
6 Months
10% Commission - List up to 3 books
- Retain 90% book royalties
- Access free author masterclasses
€105
6 Months
5% Commission - List up to 3 books
- Retain 95% book royalties
- Access free author masterclasses
Designed for Authors
Sell Your Book Directly
Take control of your pricing, stock levels and release date
Take control of your pricing, stock levels and release date
Control your pricing
Use your seller dashboard to control your book’s RRP, release date, stock levels and generate unique discount codes.
Decide where to sell
Select where you want to sell your book, and the costs for each region.
Manage your orders
View your orders from your dashboard, manage your order status and notify your customer when the book is in the post.
Connect With Your Reader
Know who is buying your book and access your customer information
Offer Signed Copies
Offer your readers the option of receiving a signed copy of your book with a personalised message.
Receive Messages and Reviews from Readers
Connect directly with your readers by receiving messages and reviews for your book.
Build your audience
Download your entire order list from your seller dashboard, access your customer information and build your own marketing list.
Sell Your Book Directly
Take control of your pricing, stock levels and release date
Control your pricing
Use your seller dashboard to control your book’s RRP, release date, stock levels and generate unique discount codes.
Decide where to sell
Select where you want to sell your book, and the costs for each region.
Manage your orders
View your orders from your dashboard, manage your order status and notify your customer when the book is in the post.
Connect With Your Reader
Know who is buying your book and access your customer information
Offer Signed Copies
Offer your readers the option of receiving a signed copy of your book with a personalised message.
Receive Messages and Reviews from Readers
Connect directly with your readers by receiving messages and reviews for your book.
Build your audience
Download your entire order list from your seller dashboard, access your customer information and build your own marketing list.
Powerful Tools to Sell and Promote
Powerful Tools
to Sell and Promote
List your Book on Pre-Order
Generate revenue prior to your release date
Generate Discount Codes
Generate unique discount codes for your readers
Receive Book Reviews
Collect reader reviews on your product page
View Your Orders
Access every order directly on your dashboard
Nielsen BookScan Tracking
Become an Irish Times Bestseller with sales tracking
Download Customer List
Know who is buying your book and export the data
Receive Direct Messages
Get messages directly from your readers
SEO Optimised
Your book will appear quickly on all search engines
List your Book on Pre-Order
Generate revenue prior to your release date
Nielsen BookScan Tracking
Become an Irish Times Bestseller with sales tracking
Download Customer List
Know who is buying your book and export the data
Generate Discount Codes
Generate unique discount codes for your readers
Receive Book Reviews
Collect reader reviews on your product page
Receive Direct Messages
Get messages directly from your readers
View Your Orders
Access every order directly on your dashboard
SEO Optimised
Your book will appear quickly on all search engines
Author Testimonials
We are proud to have worked with over 500 Irish Authors and
facilitated 12 Irish Times Bestsellers through our platform.
We are proud to have worked with over 500 Irish Authors and facilitated 12 Irish Times Bestsellers through our platform.
"The Rotunda Foundation self-published Bram Stoker's Gibbet Hill for charitable purposes in October 2024. There we began an epic journey with buythebook.ie.
Their professionalism and incredible leadership provided us with invaluable publishing knowledge. Expertise that at the time, we did not have!
They supported us throughout, from our sold-out Book Launch in Dublin's Pillar Room, to becoming an Irish Times Original Fiction Best-Seller. Buy the Book co-ordinated the fulfilment of national and international sales. I would not hesitate to recommend Buy the Book to new authors"
Sheila Costigan, General Manager, The Rotunda Foundation
Sheila Costigan
General Manager
The Rotunda Foundation
“Working with buythebook.ie has been an absolute pleasure. They were a great support to me with my second book, Anxious Children in an Anxious World.
I had no idea that Indie authors could be listed on the Irish Bestsellers list but they explained the process to me, and were so helpful in setting everything up to enable my book to be considered. With their support I reached Number 1 on the Irish Times Bestsellers list.
As well as support at my book launch, Buy the Book also offers free Masterclasses on all aspects of book marketing, which I would highly recommend. They also send out monthly member emails with various opportunities for authors, and are always quick to respond to any queries. They genuinely go above and beyond to support authors.”
Dr Mary O’ Kane, No. 1 Irish Times & Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Dr Mary O' Kane
No. 1 Irish Times & Sunday Times Bestselling Author
“Working with buythebook.ie has been an absolute pleasure. They were a great support to me with my second book, Anxious Children in an Anxious World.
I had no idea that Indie authors could be listed on the Irish Bestsellers list but they explained the process to me, and were so helpful in setting everything up to enable my book to be considered. With their support I reached Number 1 on the Irish Times Bestsellers list.
As well as support at my book launch, Buy the Book also offers free Masterclasses on all aspects of book marketing, which I would highly recommend. They also send out monthly member emails with various opportunities for authors, and are always quick to respond to any queries. They genuinely go above and beyond to support authors.”
"ETBI had a very positive experience with buythebook.ie. Their small and professional team provided a flexible end-to-end service, from book publishing to sales and distribution, book launch to eBook publication.
They became trusted advisors along the way and we would have no hesitation in working with them again."
Gwen Moore, Communications Manager, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
Gwen Moore
Communications Manager
Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
“I have been selling my books on buythebook.ie since 2023, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Rachel and Des have been incredibly supportive from the start. They are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about promoting authors.
The website is easy to use, beautifully run, and offers fantastic visibility for authors in Ireland. They also offer practical support through author masterclasses that are always insightful and encouraging.
I also love that they’re registered with Nielsen, which means Indie authors have the chance to reach official bestseller lists, something that’s usually out of reach when you’re self-published. The fact that it’s an Irish-owned business makes it even better.”
Caoimhe M. Flanagan, Award Winning Author and Illustrator
Caoimhe M. Flanagan
Award Winning Author and Illustrator
“I have been selling my books on buythebook.ie since 2023, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Rachel and Des have been incredibly supportive from the start. They are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about promoting authors.
The website is easy to use, beautifully run, and offers fantastic visibility for authors in Ireland. They also offer practical support through author masterclasses that are always insightful and encouraging.
I also love that they’re registered with Nielsen, which means Indie authors have the chance to reach official bestseller lists, something that’s usually out of reach when you’re self-published. The fact that it’s an Irish-owned business makes it even better.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about selling on Buy the Book
How do I sell my book with Buy the Book?
When you sign up to become a member with Buy the Book you get access to your very own seller dashboard.
From here, you can add your book details, pricing, shipping costs, shipping regions and author profile. Your book will go live and be ready to sell on our website within 24 hours.
You will have access to our support centre which has videos in helping you set up your account and you can also email us directly at [email protected].
What happens when someone buys my book?
When someone buys your book, you will get notified directly via email about the purchase and customer shipping details. The funds owed to you for the order will transfer automatically to your Stripe account. You are then responsible for posting the book directly to your customer and you can also notify them the order is complete. You can access and download all your orders directly from your Buy the Book Dashboard.
What should I charge for shipping fees?
You can add shipping fees additionally to your book RRP price or you can offer free shipping. We advise that you check shipping costs directly with your local post office or online at anpost.ie. There is the option to add different shipping rates for Ireland, UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand from your seller dashboard.
What are the benefits to selling on Buy the Book over Amazon?
Higher royalty payments, faster payment times, full control over distribution and access to your customer information.
Read why Buy the Book is a better alternative to Amazon
How do I get paid for sales?
From your Buy the Book dashboard, you will connect a Stripe account which you can create for free to receive payments directly to your nominated IBAN account.
What are the fees for selling with Buy the Book?
There is one upfront fee for 6 months and a small commission applied on all sales with a small transaction charged by Stripe.
What are the main benefits selling with Buy the Book?
We offer authors a low cost solution to selling direct and our platform has unique features for authors such as getting reviews, doing a pre-sale for your book, generating discount codes and accessing the Irish Times Bestseller lists. You will also have direct access to your customer information email list.
Are there any additional benefits with membership?
Additional benefits including accessing free masterclasses which will support you in marketing and selling your book. We have a private Facebook group and send monthly member emails with author opportunities in Ireland.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. You will receive an email from us before your membership expires with the option to automatically renew or cancel before the renewal date.
How do I promote my book?
You can read our guides on promoting your book which include topics on marketing your book, hosting a book launch and getting book publicity. You are also welcome to join our masterclasses on topics such as marketing and publicity which are free to attend as a Buy the Book member.
How do I sell my book with Buy the Book?
When you sign up to become a member with Buy the Book you get access to your very own seller dashboard.
From here, you can add your book details, pricing, shipping costs, shipping regions and author profile. Your book will go live and be ready to sell on our website within 24 hours.
You will have access to our support centre which has videos in helping you set up your account and you can also email us directly at [email protected].
What happens when someone buys my book?
When someone buys your book, you will get notified directly via email about the purchase and customer shipping details. The funds owed to you for the order will transfer automatically to your Stripe account. You are then responsible for posting the book directly to your customer and you can also notify them the order is complete. You can access and download all your orders directly from your Buy the Book Dashboard.
What should I charge for shipping fees?
You can add shipping fees additionally to your book RRP price or you can offer free shipping. We advise that you check shipping costs directly with your local post office or online at anpost.ie. There is the option to add different shipping rates for Ireland, UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand from your seller dashboard.
What are the benefits to selling on Buy the Book over Amazon?
Higher royalty payments, faster payment times, full control over distribution and access to your customer information. Read why Buy the Book is a better alternative to Amazon
How do I get paid for sales?
From your Buy the Book dashboard, you will connect a Stripe account which you can create for free to receive payments directly to your nominated IBAN account.
What are the fees for selling with Buy the Book?
There is one upfront fee for 6 months and a small commission applied on all sales with a small transaction charged by Stripe.
What are the main benefits selling with Buy the Book?
We offer authors a low cost solution to selling direct and our platform has unique features for authors such as getting reviews, doing a pre-sale for your book, generating discount codes and accessing the Irish Times Bestseller lists. You will also have direct access to your customer information email list.
Are there any additional benefits with membership?
Additional benefits including accessing free masterclasses which will support you in marketing and selling your book. We have a private Facebook group and send monthly member emails with author opportunities in Ireland.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime. You will receive an email from us before your membership expires with the option to automatically renew or cancel before the renewal date.
How do I promote my book?
You can read our guides on promoting your book which include topics on marketing your book, hosting a book launch and getting book publicity. You are also welcome to join our masterclasses on topics such as marketing and publicity which are free to attend as a Buy the Book member.
Ready to Start Selling?
Want more information?
Read our Author Guides to get started with selling your book
Still have more questions?
Contact us at [email protected]
