Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Indie Aisle different from other eBook stores?

Indie Aisle is all about allowing independent authors to digitally publish and promote their own ebooks. We focus on making the process as simple as possible and give the author complete control.

For authors

How do I publish my eBook?

Once logged into your account, click on 'Publish'. Add some info about your story and move on to the next step of uploading your ebook files. Once your files have been converted, set your price and you're all set.

What is the royalty amount I receive for my published eBook?

For each eBook downloaded on indieaisle.com, you get 90% of the price that you set.

Are payment processing fees included in the revenue share?

Yes, we handle the payment processing and associated fees related to the transaction.

What are your terms of service?

We currently don't have an official Terms of Service legalese, but our terms are simple: Post what you'd like, you have control over your work and retain all rights, no exclusivity required.

Do I retain rights to my book by publishing on Indie Aisle?

Of course! It's your work, you can do anything you want with it, we don't want to put up any barriers that prevent you from doing so. In fact, we encourage distributing your story in other online stories to get it out to as many potential readers as possible.

How do I get paid?

Payments are made by check to the address you provide in your account settings or via PayPal. You can request a payment to be made whenever you'd like.

How do I get the eBook download widget on my website?

To get the widget for your website, you will need to first upload your story files to Indie Aisle. Once your story has been published, you will see a 'Widgets' tab which has options of different widgets to use. Just click 'Copy' next to the code snippet for it and paste the code snippet in your website editor where you want it to go on your site.

Reading stories

How do I read a story on Indie Aisle?

There are two ways to read a story: By purchasing a story and downloading eBook files to use on your e-reading devices; Or by purchasing a story and reading it online using the Indie Aisle Reader which allows you to read across multiple browser-based devices including mobile devices and smartphones.

What file formats can I download eBooks in?

Each story has various eBook formats available for download. While the formats may vary, typically, the formats available are: ePub, Kindle/Mobi and PDF as well as CBR and CBZ files for comics.