How Paperza Bookstore Works

Everything independent authors, academic publishers, and global readers need to know about publishing specifications, cover sizes, manuscript formats, our 5-page free excerpt engine, 80% author royalties, checkout fees, and global bank payouts.

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80% / 20% Split

80% Author Royalty

Authors and publishers keep 80% of the retail book price on every confirmed sale. Paperza retains a 20% platform commission.

2:3 Aspect Ratio

1200 × 1800 px Covers

Front Cover (required) and Back Cover (optional) use a standard 2:3 book ratio (recommended 1200 × 1800 px, min 600 × 900 px, max 5 MB).

Automatic Excerpt

5-Page Free Sample

Every uploaded eBook automatically exposes Pages 1–5 as a crisp, readable free preview while Pages 6+ remain locked and blurred until purchase.

$2.00 Payout Fee

Global Bank Payouts

Withdraw earnings once you reach $20.00 USD (after a 7-day settlement hold). A flat $2.00 USD payout charge fee applies per withdrawal.

1. Book Cover, Manuscript & Page Specifications

Prepare your digital book files according to these exact specifications so your cover displays full-bleed without cropping and your 5-page preview renders cleanly.

ASSET / REQUIREMENT	RECOMMENDED DIMENSIONS / FORMAT	MINIMUM / MAXIMUM LIMITS	HOW IT WORKS ON PAPERZA
Front Book Cover (Required)	1200 × 1800 px (2:3 vertical aspect ratio) • JPG, PNG, WebP	Min: 600 × 900 px • Max file size: 5 MB	Displayed full-frame (no cropping) on store cards, hero stage, and reader preview.
Back Book Cover (Optional)	1200 × 1800 px (2:3 vertical aspect ratio) • JPG, PNG, WebP	Min: 600 × 900 px • Max file size: 5 MB	Shown alongside the front cover on the book detail page and at the end of the sample reader.
Digital Manuscript File	PDF (recommended for exact page layout), EPUB, or MOBI	Max file size: 50 MB • Recommended: 10 to 800+ pages	Stored in encrypted storage; delivered instantaneously to verified buyers upon checkout.
5-Page Free Excerpt	Automatically extracted from your uploaded PDF/EPUB manuscript	Pages 1–5 unlocked • Pages 6+ blurred & locked	Shoppers can read Pages 1–5 free; Bookstore Managers can inspect all pages during vetting.
Author Avatar Photo	500 × 500 px (1:1 square ratio) • JPG, PNG, WebP	Max file size: 5 MB	Replaces the initials circle in your seller dashboard and author profile.

FOR AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS

2. Selling, Vetting & Royalties Guide

Step 1 — Onboarding & Unique Seller ID (PZ-SLR-XXX)

Register at /seller/register, choose your country (with flag and local banking fields), and receive your permanent Paperza Seller ID (e.g., PZ-SLR-101).

Step 2 — Upload Book & Strikethrough Promotional Pricing

Choose from 24 Bookstore Categories, set your selling price (minimum $0.99 USD) and optional Original Strikethrough Price (e.g., ~~$16.99~~ → $9.99), and upload your Front Cover, optional Back Cover, and PDF/EPUB manuscript.

Step 3 — Bookstore Manager Quality & Legal Vetting

New seller submissions enter Pending Review status so our Bookstore Manager can review the full manuscript from cover to cover and verify copyright & legal compliance before switching the book to Published. You can back-edit your book details anytime.

Step 4 — Live Book Analytics (Impressions ❤️, Reviews ⭐, Orders 🛒)

Every book card tracks real-time reader impressions/loves, verified star reviews, and completed cart orders—linked directly to your Seller Analytics page.

Step 5 — 80% Royalty Split & $2.00 USD Payout Fee

You earn 80% of your listed book price on every sale (Paperza takes 20%). Earnings unlock after a 7-day settlement buffer. Minimum withdrawal is $20.00 USD, and each bank payout request carries a flat $2.00 USD payout processing charge fee.

FOR BUYERS & READERS

3. Buying, Reading & Download Protection

1. Read 5 Pages Free Before You Buy

Click Sample / Read Free Sample on any book to inspect the Front Cover, Pages 1–5 in high resolution, and Back Cover before spending a cent.

2. Transparent Checkout & 5% Buyer Platform Fee

At checkout, buyers pay the listed book price plus a 5% platform processing fee via Stripe (supporting global cards, Apple Pay, and local payment methods across 40+ countries).

3. Password or Passwordless Magic Link Access

Buyers receive a unique Paperza Buyer ID (PZ-BYR-XXX) and can sign in anytime using either their email & password or a 1-click magic link sent to their inbox.

4. Single-Email Anti-Piracy Download Protection

To protect authors from unauthorized sharing, each purchased book download link is permanently bound to the buyer's verified email address and accessible anytime inside My Library.

5. Paperza Ads & Curated Homepage Stage

Featured titles promoted via Paperza Ads appear on the interactive homepage hero stage with automatic 30-second rotation and Bestseller / Popular badges.

4. Supported Seller Payout Countries & Banking Rails

Paperza supports all 240+ countries globally for author registration, including 20 direct local currency bank payout corridors with native routing validation:

United States

USD

United Kingdom

GBP

Canada

CAD

Australia

AUD

Germany

EUR

France

EUR