Publishing on Apple Books
Apple Books sells ebooks to iPhone, iPad and Mac readers. Authors upload through Apple Books for Authors.
| Sells | Ebook |
|---|---|
| Good for | Wide authors who want a direct relationship with one of the bigger ebook stores. |
| What to upload | EPUB · Cover 1400px minimum |
| ISBN | Optional |
| Exclusivity | None. You can sell the same book elsewhere. |
| Official site | authors.apple.com |
Steps
- Sign in at Apple Books for Authors with an Apple Account and add your payment and tax details.
- Add a book with its description, categories and price.
- Upload the EPUB and the cover.
- Submit. Apple reviews the book before it goes on sale.
Watch out for
- Direct, or reached through Draft2Digital. Not both.
- List it directly or through Draft2Digital — not both.
- Apple wants an EPUB; the cover must be at least 1400 pixels.
How StoriesDen helps
- Format turns your manuscript into an EPUB, with your chosen theme, front matter and table of contents.
- Covers sizes your cover for each edition, so the ebook cover matches what the store asks for.
- The online publishing manager tracks this listing and tells you what is still missing before you upload.
Plan, write, format and track your Apple Books listing in one place.
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Stores change their rules. The store details here were last checked on 17 September 2026; always confirm on Apple Books's own site before you upload.