# Draft2Digital Publishing Services for Wide Distribution > Draft2Digital publishing services: account setup, eBook files, details and distribution to retailers and libraries, in your own account. Free quote. Source: https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/draft2digital/ Publisher: The Author Publishing Last updated: 2026-10-25 --- Our Draft2Digital publishing services set up your eBook on Draft2Digital so it can reach retailers, libraries and subscription services from one account. We prepare your file and details, open the account in your name and manage the distribution choices, so you can spend your time writing. Draft2Digital is one of the largest eBook aggregators for independent authors. It is a practical way to reach many stores without managing each account yourself. This service is part of our [book distribution services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/). ## Draft2Digital account setup We open your Draft2Digital account in your name and complete your identity, tax and payment details. We then upload your manuscript or EPUB, enter your title, description, categories and keywords, set your prices and choose the stores and libraries you want to reach. Draft2Digital's fees and terms change, and it has introduced activation and maintenance fees, so we check the current terms and tell you the costs before you commit. ## Draft2Digital consultant: choosing your stores You choose which retailers and library services receive your book. Some authors go direct to the largest stores for more control and use Draft2Digital for the rest. Draft2Digital does not require exclusivity, but KDP Select does, so we plan the timing if you use both. Our [eBook distribution services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/ebook-distribution/) explain the routes in more detail. ## Smashwords publishing help Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords in 2022, and Smashwords author accounts have moved into Draft2Digital. Smashwords continues as a bookstore owned by Draft2Digital. If you published on Smashwords in the past, we can check that your books, prices and sales channels are set up correctly in your Draft2Digital account. ## What we prepare for Draft2Digital - A clean manuscript or EPUB file that passes the platform's checks - Consistent title, series, description, categories and keywords - Pricing for each store and currency - A cover that meets each store's requirements - A list of live links when the book is published ## How an aggregator works Draft2Digital is an aggregator. You upload your book once, and it delivers the book to many online stores and library services, then collects the sales reports and payments for you. In return it keeps a share of each sale. You keep your rights and your choices, and you can add or remove stores later. Aggregators save time because you do not need a separate account at every retailer, which makes them popular with authors who publish several books. ## Automatic formatting and its limits Draft2Digital can convert a Word document into an eBook automatically, which is useful for simple fiction. Books with complex layout, such as tables, images, workbooks or poetry, often need a custom EPUB for the best result. We assess your book and either prepare a custom file or prepare the Word file so the automatic conversion works properly. ## Universal book links and series pages Draft2Digital provides a universal link that sends each reader to the store they prefer, so you can share one address in your newsletter and on social media. It also helps you present series information. We set these links up and test them on a phone so your promotions work for every reader, whichever store they use. ## Using it with KDP and other platforms Because Draft2Digital sells your eBook in many stores, it is not compatible with KDP Select exclusivity for the same eBook. Many authors publish directly to Amazon and use Draft2Digital for other stores, which is allowed when the book is not in KDP Select. We map out which store you use for which format so nothing conflicts. ## Reports, payments and keeping records Draft2Digital gives you sales reports that combine all the stores it sells to, which makes it easier to see which retailers perform for your book. Payments follow the schedule the service sets, and you will need to give it your tax and payment details. We explain how to read the reports, suggest a simple monthly record and help you spot odd changes, such as a store that stops showing your book. For tax questions, please speak to a qualified adviser. ## Questions about Draft2Digital publishing ### Does Draft2Digital charge fees? Draft2Digital has introduced activation and maintenance fees in addition to its share of each sale. Terms change, so we confirm the current ones before you commit. ### Can I use Draft2Digital and KDP together? Yes, unless your eBook is enrolled in KDP Select, which requires exclusivity for the eBook. Your print edition can still be sold elsewhere. ### Do I keep my rights? Yes. Retailers and distributors receive permission to sell your book, not ownership of it. ### Will my eBook reach libraries? Draft2Digital offers library services as part of its network. Libraries choose what they buy, so inclusion is not a promise of sales. ### How long does setup take? Once your file is final, setup takes a few days. Each store then reviews the book, and review times vary. ### Is Draft2Digital free to use? It does not charge to upload. It takes a share of sales, and the details are on its site, so check the current terms before you choose. ### Can I use my own EPUB file? Yes. You can upload a ready-made EPUB, and we recommend that for books with a special layout. ### What about Smashwords? Smashwords and Draft2Digital have joined, so the services work together. We help you move or manage existing titles. See our [eBook distribution page](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/ebook-distribution/). ### Can I stop using Draft2Digital later? Yes. You can remove titles or move to direct accounts at any time. Some stores take a few days to update, so plan changes outside a launch window. ### Does Draft2Digital show my sales by store? Yes. The reports show sales by retailer, so you can see which stores perform. We help you read them and decide where to focus. ## Related services - [Book distribution services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/) - [eBook distribution services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/ebook-distribution/) - [Kindle eBook publishing services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/amazon-publishing/kindle-ebook-publishing/) - [IngramSpark publishing services](https://theauthorpublishing.com/book-distribution/ingramspark/) ## Why authors work with us - You keep your rights, your royalties and your accounts - You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any work starts - You approve every file before it moves to the next step - One project manager keeps you informed at every stage