Finance distribution
Finance & business wire
Mainstream business and financial media circuits for book launches, partnerships, and author news.
- Pro
- $295
- 200+ placements
- Elite
- $395
- 300+ placements
- Disclosure
- $495
- 500+ placements
Pricing
Start with one author. Grow without rebuilding.
Choose the workspace that fits your catalog today. Your books, audience, and publishing history move with you when your roster grows.
MonthlyYearly (2 months included)
Author
For one author building a complete publishing home.
$29/month
Billed monthly
- 1 author site
- 2 team seats
- 1,000 contacts and 5,000 monthly sends
- 1 active launch campaign
- 90-day analytics history
- Direct sales with a 5% platform fee
Most popular
Author Pro
For prolific authors and small creative teams.
$79/month
Billed monthly
- Up to 3 author sites
- 5 team seats
- 5,000 contacts and 25,000 monthly sends
- Unlimited launch campaigns
- 2-year analytics history
- Direct sales with a 2% platform fee
Publisher
For presses and agencies managing a larger roster.
$249/month
Billed monthly
- Up to 10 author sites
- One organization workspace and shared billing
- 15 team seats
- 15,000 contacts and 100,000 monthly sends
- 3-year roster analytics
- Direct sales with a 1% platform fee
Paid press distribution is available on every plan.
Choose and purchase a circuit per release. Distribution is never deducted from your subscription limits.
Card processing is charged at the payment provider's standard rate in addition to the listed platform fee. Editorial placements remain subject to partner review and availability.
Press distribution
Choose the reach each announcement deserves.
Press releases live in your AuthorPad newsroom first. When you need broader reach, purchase a finance or specialty circuit without changing plans. Reporting is included with every distribution order.
Per release
Crypto specialty
Web3 & crypto wire
Crypto-native distribution and editorial options for Web3 books, authors, and industry announcements.
- Copper
- $495
- 25+ crypto-native sites
- Silver
- $1,195
- 600+ placements
- Gold
- $2,195
- 600+ placements
- Platinum
- $3,295
- 600+ placements
- Diamond
- $5,295
- 600+ placements
- CoinTelegraph
- $7,250
- Editorial placement · partner review required
Distribution prices are separate from AuthorPad subscriptions. Outlet lists and placement counts describe expected circuit reach and may change as partner networks evolve.
The foundation
Every plan starts with a complete author platform
Plan limits change the size of your roster and team—not the care readers see on the finished site.
- Secure hosting and an AuthorPad subdomain
- Books, series, reviews, awards, and events
- Direct sales and retailer purchase links
- Newsletter capture, broadcasts, and export
- Press pages and media coverage
- Search metadata, sitemaps, and structured data
Optional setup
Start yourself, or bring in a publishing specialist
Setup is a one-time service, not a hidden subscription charge. Final scope and timing are confirmed before work begins.
DIY setup
Included
Use guided onboarding, templates, and help documentation at your own pace.
Guided setup
$499 once
Domain connection, theme setup, starter catalog import, and a live handoff session.
Concierge launch
From $1,500
A launch-ready site, up to 10 books, store and newsletter setup, one campaign, and two review rounds.
Publisher migrations and multi-site rollouts start at $2,500 after a catalog and content review.
Authors Launchpad services
Build a visibility engine around the book
For authors who want a managed launch, AuthorPad can support a coordinated engagement spanning positioning, audience growth, content, and media. Scope and pricing are confirmed in a custom proposal.
- Book positioning and launch strategy
- Messaging across book, podcast, and PR channels
- Reader funnels and audience-building systems
- Coordinated launch campaign management
- Content repurposing and authority building
- Podcast, media, and visibility-loop planning
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any technical skills to set up my site?
No. Choose a template, add your books and bio, and publish. AuthorPad handles hosting, domains, and updates.
Can I sell books directly through my AuthorPad site?
Yes. Connect Stripe to sell editions and merchandise from your site, or send readers to the retailer links you already use.
What happens to my existing mailing list?
You can bring in existing subscribers, capture new readers on your site, send broadcasts, and export your list when needed.
Can a publisher or agency manage multiple author sites?
Yes. Organization workspaces bring multiple author sites, billing, and team access together while keeping each author’s site separate.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. You can connect a domain you already own, verify its DNS from your workspace, and serve the finished site securely.
The AuthorPad letter
Useful notes for the work beyond writing
Occasional, practical dispatches on author websites, book launches, direct sales, press, and readership.