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=== Assistant: Got it — you want all the other major platforms besides Amazon KDP where you can self-publish and sell your ebook. ===
Got it — you want all the other major platforms (besides Amazon KDP) where you can self-publish and sell your ebook. Here’s a breakdown of the main options:

===== These let you upload your ebook directly and sell to their audience: =====
* Apple Books (via Apple Books for Authors or an aggregator like Draft2Digital if you’re not on Mac)
* Barnes & Noble Press (reaches Nook readers)
* Kobo Writing Life (popular in Canada, Europe, Asia; integrates with Walmart in the U.S.)
* Google Play Books
* Smashwords (merged into Draft2Digital, but still a huge distribution network for indie ebooks)

===== Aggregators distribute your ebook to multiple retailers & libraries at once: =====
* Draft2Digital (D2D) (Apple, B&N, Kobo, libraries, etc.)
* PublishDrive (global, with subscription pricing model)
* StreetLib (good for international markets, especially Latin America & Europe)
* BookBaby (distribution + print + services, but fees apply)

===== Great for exposure, royalties vary: =====
* Scribd
* OverDrive / Libby (library system, via Draft2Digital, PublishDrive, or StreetLib)
* Hoopla (library service, via aggregators)
* Bibliotheca

===== If you want paperback alongside ebooks: =====
* IngramSpark (wide print distribution + ebook option)
* Lulu (print-on-demand + ebook distribution)
* Blurb (strong for illustrated/photographic books, plus ebook distribution)

===== Sell directly without retailers taking a big cut: =====
* Gumroad (sell PDFs/ebooks directly to readers)
* Payhip (ebook sales with built-in storefront & VAT handling)
* Sellfy
* Ko-fi / Patreon (great for serials, bonus chapters, early access)
* Substack (newsletter + ebook sales for your audience)

✅ Pro Tip: Many authors combine platforms — e.g., KDP for Amazon (since it’s dominant), then Draft2Digital for “everywhere else,” plus Gumroad/Payhip for direct sales at higher royalties.

Do you want me to create a side-by-side comparison table (fees, royalties, reach, best use cases) so you can easily decide which mix of platforms works best?