StreetLib for Indie Authors
Did you know StreetLib distributes ebooks to more than 50 global retailers and library networks—and you can publish your book there with just one upload?
For indie authors pursuing a truly global reach, StreetLib is a powerhouse aggregator offering access to both major and regional markets. This platform excels in wide distribution, flexibility, and language support—especially when combined with analytics tools like ScribeCount.
In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about publishing with StreetLib—from where your book will be sold to royalty structures, publishing tools, and discoverability strategies. Whether you're expanding beyond Amazon or launching an international campaign, this article will help you leverage StreetLib effectively.
StreetLib: A Global Aggregator with Deep Roots
StreetLib is a European-based digital publishing company founded in Italy in 2006 (originally as Simplicissimus Book Farm). It began as a platform for ebook creation and evolved into one of the most inclusive and expansive aggregators available to indie authors today.
What sets StreetLib apart is its global footprint. It distributes to retailers across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Some of its notable partners include Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Tolino, OverDrive, Scribd, Vivlio, and many more—plus hundreds of regional bookstores and mobile reading platforms.
StreetLib supports books in multiple languages and caters to both genre fiction authors and non-fiction specialists aiming for worldwide distribution. It allows simultaneous publishing of ebooks, print books (POD), and audiobooks.
Why Indie Authors Should Consider StreetLib
StreetLib is one of the few aggregators that focuses on both global breadth and local depth. It’s ideal for indie authors who:
- Want to reach readers in underserved or non-English markets
- Write in multiple languages or offer translations
- Prefer a dashboard with full control over pricing, rights, and distribution
- Are interested in selling ebooks, print books, and audiobooks from a single platform
Additionally, StreetLib supports library distribution, localized metadata, and custom pricing for international territories. It doesn't charge annual listing fees, and royalties are competitive with other aggregators. Most importantly, StreetLib is non-exclusive, meaning you retain full rights to your work.
Overview: StreetLib for Indie Authors
Publishing to StreetLib starts with a free account and uploading your book files (EPUB for ebooks, PDF for print, or audio formats for audiobooks). You’ll enter your metadata, upload your cover, and choose from a massive catalog of distribution partners.
StreetLib offers powerful tools including:
- Ebook formatting and conversion
- Region-specific pricing
- Preorders and launch scheduling
- Support for custom series metadata
- Optional DRM settings
- Real-time royalty reporting
You can publish your book in one language—or multiple—making it especially valuable for multilingual authors or anyone targeting non-English-speaking audiences.
Royalties, Payments, and Terms of Service
StreetLib takes a flat 10% commission on net royalties, which is deducted after the retailer takes their share. For example, if a retailer like Apple pays 70% of your list price, StreetLib keeps 10% of that, and you receive 63%.
Royalties vary slightly by channel. Most major ebookstores pay between 60–70%, while library services and subscription models may pay differently based on usage or licensing terms. StreetLib makes these splits transparent.
There are no upfront fees, no annual charges, and you can unpublish or change your distribution preferences at any time. Payments are monthly, with a minimum payout threshold of 10 Euros. Payments are made via PayPal or bank transfer in your preferred currency.
You retain full control and copyright of your book. StreetLib only requires non-exclusive distribution rights for the channels you select.
Tools and Author-Friendly Features
StreetLib’s dashboard is one of the most robust among aggregators. It offers intuitive tools for uploading, tracking, and managing all versions of your book—ebook, print, and audio—in one place. You can create box sets, manage translations, update metadata in bulk, and configure rights by country or region.
StreetLib’s Print on Demand service allows you to create paperback editions and distribute them through stores like Amazon, Feltrinelli, and IBS. Their audiobook platform (StreetLib Audio) lets you upload, distribute, and monetize your audio content worldwide.
They also support direct sales via a widget you can embed on your website or blog. This lets you sell books straight to readers, with StreetLib handling the hosting and delivery.
Another standout feature is their global reach. You can opt into emerging ebook markets in Latin America, India, Africa, and the Middle East—markets often overlooked by other aggregators.
Marketing and Promotions via StreetLib
StreetLib doesn’t run in-house promotions like Kobo or Amazon, but it empowers authors to position themselves for discoverability through localized pricing, strategic distribution, and metadata optimization.
To market effectively using StreetLib:
- Set territorial pricing based on local buying power and genre expectations.
- Translate your book description, metadata, and title when targeting non-English markets.
- Use StreetLib’s sales widget on your author website to offer bundles or direct-sale options.
- Submit your books to BookBub, run multilingual Facebook/Instagram ads, or promote through international review blogs.
While StreetLib doesn’t manage ad campaigns directly, its compatibility with ScribeCount gives you the data insights you need to plan marketing intelligently.
If you work with translators or coauthors, StreetLib’s royalty-splitting feature can help you manage earnings transparently—essential for collaboration-based marketing strategies.
Best Practices for Indie Success on StreetLib
To succeed on StreetLib, authors should focus on:
- Localization: Translate not just your content, but your blurb and metadata.
- Diversification: Use the platform to test multiple territories and price points.
- Bundling: Combine short stories or series titles into collections for higher value.
- Consistent Branding: Ensure your covers and metadata reflect a professional standard across all formats and languages.
- Rights Management: Take advantage of StreetLib’s country-by-country rights management tools to avoid conflicts with other platforms.
Books that perform well on StreetLib typically come from indie authors who invest in metadata, offer multiple formats, and target long-tail audiences (such as Italian fantasy readers, Spanish nonfiction enthusiasts, or French-speaking romance fans).
Genres like romance, thrillers, and practical nonfiction do well globally, particularly when offered in translation or at regionally competitive prices.
Understanding the StreetLib Reader Ecosystem
StreetLib readers span continents and platforms. Your book might be read on a Tolino device in Germany, a mobile phone in Kenya, or a tablet in Brazil. Because the ecosystem is vast, results vary by region, language, and genre.
Library borrowers, subscription readers (via StreetLib’s Scribd or Perlego integrations), and budget-conscious ebook buyers make up a large share of the readership. English-language books do well in Western Europe and India, while Spanish and Portuguese translations open doors in Latin America.
Don’t expect Amazon-scale volume overnight, but understand that StreetLib builds long-term, wide-distribution visibility. Think global bookshelf—not bestseller spike.
ScribeCount + StreetLib: Analytics at a Global Scale
As of the time of this writing ScribeCount’s automated integration with StreetLib is still in development. Until that day arrives there is always the option of manual upload via the "Other Income" feature. Once the data is loaded it will let you monitor and analyze these worldwide sales alongside your other platforms, making it much easier to track results and plan strategy.
You’ll be able to:
- Monitor StreetLib earnings across global retailers and libraries
- Track sales by region, format, and title
- Convert royalties into your local currency
- Identify emerging markets and seasonal trends
- Compare StreetLib performance with Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and more
For indie authors serious about publishing wide, ScribeCount + StreetLib is a powerful combo. You no longer need to wonder where your sales are coming from—you’ll know.
Final Thoughts: StreetLib Is a Gateway to Global Reach
StreetLib is one of the most underrated but capable tools in the indie author toolbox. It gives you access to dozens of countries, dozens of retailers, and three major formats—all from one dashboard.
If you're ready to go beyond English-speaking markets and beyond the “Big 5” retailers, StreetLib is your gateway. From ebookstores in Mexico to libraries in Norway and phone readers in Nigeria, this platform gets your book into places you’d never reach on your own.
Paired with ScribeCount’s reporting tools, you can confidently manage, analyze, and scale your global author career.