How GCO Books works
“Let’s write and conquer the world!”
Anyone in the world can write and publish a book here, and readers everywhere can read, buy the e-book or order a printed copy.
For authors — publish your book in 5 steps
- Register for freeName, email, password and country. It takes 1 minute.
- Create your bookTitle, summary, category, language and your prices. You may use a pen name.
- Write chapter by chapterEverything is saved automatically. Any language, with pictures. A5 size, up to 600 pages.
- Design your cover10 designs with your colours, letters and picture — or upload your own cover.
- Publish & earnAccept the Publishing Agreement. The GCO team checks your book, then it is on the bookshelf for readers worldwide.
What authors earn
70% for the author
Example: e-book $5 → author $3.50, GCO Books $1.50.
60% after printing cost
Example: soft cover $12, printing $5.40 (200 pages) → author $3.96, GCO Books $2.64. Shipping is paid by the buyer.
- Free to publish — GCO Books earns only when your book sells.
- Every sale is visible in “My earnings”.
- Paid monthly from $25 (bank, PayPal or Wise). New sales are available after 14 days.
- Your book stays yours — you keep the copyright.
Price, tax and what you receive
| The buyer pays | |
|---|---|
| Sales tax / VAT to the government () | |
| Book income after sales tax | |
| Printing cost (estimate) | |
| Your share () | |
| Tax that may be withheld from your royalty () | |
| You receive about, per copy |
This is an estimate to help you plan. Tax rules differ per country and change over time, and your own tax situation counts too. It is not tax or legal advice — please ask your tax adviser. The final amounts are those in “My earnings”.
For readers — read & buy
- Find a bookBrowse the bookshelf by category or search by title and author.
- Read the free previewThe summary and the first chapter(s) — no account needed.
- Log in and orderE-book, soft cover or hard cover. For printed books the buyer pays shipping.
- Pay and upload the proofTransfer to the account shown and upload a photo of the payment proof.
- Enjoy!After confirmation, read the whole e-book online — or follow your printed book until it arrives.
Questions & answers
Who owns my book?
You do. You keep the copyright. GCO Books only gets permission to publish and sell it. You may also publish the same book elsewhere.
How much do I earn?
70% of every e-book sale and 60% of every printed book sale after the printing cost. You set the prices yourself (with a minimum price).
When and how am I paid?
Once a month, when your available balance reaches $25 — by bank transfer, PayPal or Wise. New sales become available after 14 days. A smaller balance is kept for the next month.
Does it cost anything to publish?
No. Writing, the cover designer and publishing are free. GCO Books earns only when your book is sold.
Can I offer my book for free?
No. Every book on GCO Books is paid — this respects the work of authors. Readers can always read the summary and the free preview chapters you choose.
Do I need an ISBN?
No. Without ISBN your book gets a QR code with its GCO Books address. If you have an ISBN, add it and an official barcode is printed on the back cover.
Can I remove my book?
Yes, at any time (“Take off the bookshelf”). People who already bought it keep their access.
In which languages can I write? From which countries?
In any language, from any country. GCO Books is for the whole world; prices are in US dollars, and your bank or PayPal converts them to your currency.
How do I read an e-book I bought?
Log in and open “My orders” → “My library”. You read online on your phone, tablet or computer, with bigger or smaller letters and day, sepia or night mode.
How long does a printed book take?
The book is printed for you and then shipped. You see the status and the tracking number on your order page. Import duties of your country, if any, are paid by the buyer.
Can I get my money back?
Printed books that arrive damaged or wrong are replaced or refunded. For e-books, access starts right after payment, so the right of withdrawal ends then — unless the book cannot be read because of a problem we cannot fix. Details are in the Buyer Terms.
I forgot my password.
Click “Forgot password?” on the login page — we send you a link to choose a new one. Nobody, not even the GCO team, can see your password.
I found a book that copies my work.
Click “Report this book” on the book page, or write to us. We check every report.
The full rules are in Terms & policies. Still a question? gcosupport@globalcentreone.com