# Apple Books for Authors

Apple Books for Authors is Apple's free portal for self-publishers that puts EPUB ebooks on Apple Books through an iTunes Connect account.

- Canonical page: https://kdp123.com/t/apple-books-for-authors/
- Official site: https://authors.apple.com
- Categories: Print & Distribution
- Price: Free (Free iTunes Connect account. Apple states 70% royalties on every ebook regardless of price.)
- Platforms: web
- Outputs KDP-ready files: Not stated
- Touches your KDP account: No
- Official Amazon product: No
- Last checked: 2026-11-09

## Summary

Apple Books for Authors is Apple's guide and web publishing portal for selling ebooks on Apple Books directly; files must pass EPUBCheck, and an ISBN is optional. Sign-up is free, and Apple states 70% royalties on every ebook regardless of price with no file delivery fees (its homepage comparison with KDP is Apple's own claim). Selling the same ebook on Apple Books conflicts with KDP Select ebook exclusivity.

## Pros

- Flat 70% royalty with no price band
- Free books can be listed without restriction

## Cons

- Ebooks only; print is not offered
- Requires an Apple Account and an EPUB that passes EPUBCheck

## Alternatives

- [Kobo Writing Life](https://kdp123.com/t/kobo-writing-life/)
- [Google Play Books Partner Center](https://kdp123.com/t/google-play-books-partner/)
- [Draft2Digital](https://kdp123.com/t/draft2digital/)

## Sources

- https://authors.apple.com/
- https://authors.apple.com/support/3967-create-itunes-connect-account
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GD9PMU58BV24QFZ7