Going Wide Checklist Generator
A plan to publish beyond Amazon
Going wide means selling beyond Amazon, on Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, libraries and bookshops. It reduces your dependence on one retailer and opens markets Amazon is weak in, but it takes a plan. Describe your book and get a checklist for taking it wide the right way.
What does "going wide" mean?
Going wide means distributing your book to many retailers rather than exclusively to Amazon. It is the opposite of enrolling in KDP Select, which requires ebook exclusivity in exchange for Kindle Unlimited. Wide authors sell on Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, libraries and more, spreading their income across platforms.
Should I go wide or stay exclusive to Amazon?
Exclusivity suits fast-read, binge-friendly fiction and series that thrive on Kindle Unlimited page reads. Wide suits non-fiction, slower-burn titles, international audiences, and authors building a long-term catalogue who do not want to depend on one company. Many authors test exclusive first, then go wide once a series is established.
Direct or through an aggregator?
You can upload to each store directly for the full royalty and faster control, or use an aggregator that pushes to all of them from one dashboard for a small cut. Direct rewards the effort with better margins and quicker price changes; an aggregator saves time when you are managing many stores at once.
Frequently asked questions
What does going wide mean?
Distributing to many retailers, Apple, Kobo, Google Play, libraries, not just Amazon. The opposite of KDP Select exclusivity.
Should I go wide or stay Amazon-exclusive?
Exclusive suits binge-read series on Kindle Unlimited. Wide suits non-fiction, international readers, and long-term catalogues.
Should I publish direct or use an aggregator?
Direct gives full royalty and control; an aggregator saves time across many stores for a small cut.
Is this free?
Yes, with a daily limit for guests.