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Leanpub
Leanpub is an online platform that allows readers to purchase and read ebooks and take online courses while they are still being written by authors, providing free updates as the content grows. It also serves as a marketplace where independent authors and creators can write, publish, and sell their own in-progress books, courses, and digital bundles.
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Leanpub at a glance
Leanpub is a publishing company headquartered in Canada. Xcout tracks 2 named people at Leanpub, including Peter Armstrong (cofounder & CEO).
Leanpub leadership
- Peter Armstrongcofounder & CEO
- Len EppCo-founder
Leanpub competitors
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Reedsy is an online platform that connects authors with a marketplace of publishing professionals, including editors, book designers, marketers, ghostwriters, web designers, and translators. Additionally, the company provides book-writing software, educational courses, and various publishing resources to help writers create and market their books.
Smashwords is an ebook platform that offers digital books, reading resources, and publishing support for authors, publishers, and readers. The site provides tools for purchasing and reading ebooks across various devices, alongside customer support and FAQ resources.
Bubok is an independent publishing platform that provides self-publishing, distribution, and editorial services for authors.
Libros.com is a crowdfunding-based publishing platform that helps authors publish their books with the support of readers.
PublishDrive is a company that assists authors and publishers in distributing ebooks, audiobooks, and print books globally. It also helps manage royalties and enhances discoverability using AI-powered tools.
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