Sell books.Keep readers.—Own it all.

Lost to platform fees

Most marketplaces take a cut. AuthorLoft takes nothing on any plan.

Relationships you own

When platforms close, your readers vanish. Here, your list is yours forever.

To get started elsewhere

Squarespace, Kajabi, Shopify — all demand weeks of setup. AuthorLoft: minutes.

Create your account

Sign up free in seconds. No technical knowledge needed — just your name and email.

Add your books

Upload covers, write descriptions, link to retailers, and organise by series or genre.

Share with readers

Your site goes live instantly on your own subdomain. Add a custom domain whenever you're ready.

Full Book Catalog

List every title with cover art, series grouping, genre hierarchy, pricing, and buy links.

Series & Genre Hierarchy

Organize books with unlimited nesting — Fiction → Thriller → Underwater Thriller — as deep as you need.

Your Own Domain

Get a subdomain instantly. Bring your own custom domain on Standard and Premium plans.

Direct Sales

Sell ebooks and PDFs directly through your site. Secure Stripe checkout, instant download links.

Search & Filtering

Readers can filter your catalog by genre, series, format, and price. Discovery made easy.

Newsletter Capture

Collect subscribers with category preferences. Export to Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or any tool.

Flip Book Previews

Upload a URL link to your flipbook and give readers an interactive page-turn preview before they buy.

Built for Authors

No coding required. A purpose-built admin panel makes managing your catalog effortless.

Romance & Contemporary

for the heart

Build a beautiful home for your series, capture subscriber emails, and sell direct to your most devoted readers.

Thriller & Mystery

for the chase

Dark, dramatic themes with templates designed to create tension — from the moment a reader lands on your page.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

for the epic

Showcase complex world-building with series pages, lore sections, and a catalog that grows with your universe.

Children's & YA

for the young

Bright, welcoming designs with flip-book previews so young readers can explore before they commit.

Literary Fiction

for the craft

Understated elegance, rich typography, and a space to share the craft and ideas behind your work.

Non-Fiction & Memoir

for the voice

Lead with your credentials, build authority, and let your back catalog speak for your expertise.

Dystopian

for the rebel

Vivid world-building for dark, oppressive futures — showcase the series, lore, and societal stakes that pull readers in.

Science & Technology

for the curious

Explain discoveries, breakthroughs, and complex ideas for general readers. Build authority with a catalog that speaks for your expertise.