If you are interested read to find out where and how Beyond Motivation is distributed via the Smashwords distribution network the following page describes the Smashwords distribution network.
Connect with Beyond Motivation:Welcome to the Smashwords Distribution Network
With a single upload to Smashwords, your book can be listed for sale at multiple major ebook retailers and library platforms.
Notable retailers in the Smashwords distribution network include Apple Books (operates stores in 51 countries), Barnes & Noble , the Smashwords Store, Scribd, and Kobo. Our industry-leading library distribution reaches OverDrive (world’s largest library ebook platform serving 20,000+ libraries), Baker & Taylor Axis 360, Tolino, Gardners (Askews & Holts and Browns Books for Students), Bibliotheca CloudLibrary (3,000 public libraries), Odilo (2,100 public libraries in North America, South America and Europe) and Califa’s Enki (powers ebook checkout systems for over 100 California libraries).
Extended Distribution: Some of our partners mentioned above operate additional digital storefronts, or may power and supply other retailers and sales outlets. Here’s a summary of the extended distribution you’ll receive simply by distributing to the retailers and library platforms noted above:
Kobo powers the ebook stores of multiple ebook retailers around the world. By distributing to Kobo via Smashwords, your books will also reach Walmart, WH Smith in the UK, FNAC in France and Portugal, Livraria Cultura in Brazil, Angus & Robertson and Bookworld in Australia, Indigo in Canada, Collins in Australia, Feltrinelli in Italy, bol.com in the Netherlands, Paper Plus in New Zealand, Play in Great Britain, Rakuten in Japan, Buy.com (now Rakuten) in the US, PriceMinister in France, Crossword and WHSmith in India, Eason & Son, Ltd in Ireland, Mondadori in Italy, The Paper Plus Group in New Zealand, National Book Store in the Philippines, Pick ‘N Pay in South Africa, La Central in Spain, Dogan in Turkey, participating Booksellers Association Stores in the UK, and participating American Booksellers Association stores in the US, and Orbile in Mexico (Orbile is a partnership between two large Mexican book retailers, Porrúa and Gandhi).
Baker & Taylor operates operates Axis360, a major supplier of ebook checkout systems to public libraries.
Gardners powers hundreds of small white label ebook stores; operates Hive.co.uk which powers ecommerce operations for hundreds of physical stores; operates Askews & Holts, a large supplier of ebooks to public libraries in the UK and other countries; and operates VLeBooks which powers ebook checkout systems for academic libraries.
Tolino is a powerhouse in Germany, powering various retailers that account for approximately 50% of the German ebook market. The retailers served by Smashwords’ distribution agreement with Tolino include Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel / ebook.de, Buecher.de, Mayersche, Osiander, Libri, Standaard Boekhandel and IBS.
Additional Helpful Resources
Smashwords FAQ: Here, you’ll find instant answers to dozens of common questions. You’ll also find a glossary of ebook publishing terms.
Smart Author Podcast: This free podcast, hosted by Smashwords founder Mark Coker, walks you step-by-step from the very basics of ebook publishing to more advanced topics. Learn how to publish with greater pride, professionalism and success. To listen over your web browser, or to subscribe at your favorite podcast direction, visit at our podcast hub page for direct links and complete written transcripts of all episodes.
