Softcover
Frictionless self-publishing
Softcover is a publishing platform for authors who want to turn common source files into multi-format ebooks and sell them through an integrated sales platform. It is based on the production system and business model used by the Ruby on Rails Tutorial by Michael Hartl, and it aims to streamline the path from manuscript to published product.
The toolchain builds HTML, EPUB, MOBI, and PDF outputs from source files, with optional bundling of media such as screencast videos. Publishing to the integrated sales platform is handled with a single command. An introductory video walks through many of the features, and a manual is available as an ebook for detailed guidance on how the system works.
Softcover is aimed at authors who want to self-publish, with sign-up and installation handled through an account and a start page. The pages do not specify plan tiers, trials, or pricing structure.
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