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Description

Skillfully serves as a specialized publishing platform aimed at experts, authors, coaches, and consultants eager to transform their tested methodologies into functional AI agent skills. These skills are essentially encapsulated instructions that enable ChatGPT or Claude to assist users in navigating relevant tasks effectively. By collaborating with authors, Skillfully takes existing materials and books to create these skills, which are then made available for purchase to readers. The application process for authors ensures that the content is curated, distinguishing it from a typical open marketplace. Subscribers can easily install these skills within ChatGPT or Claude, allowing the AI to adeptly follow the author's established process. In addition, authors have the opportunity to analyze how their methods are being utilized by readers, pinpointing any challenges faced, and making improvements to the skills, ensuring that subscribers benefit from ongoing updates. Furthermore, Skillfully operates on a revenue-sharing model, distributing subscription earnings to authors based on the source of each subscriber. This platform not only supports seasoned experts with well-defined methodologies but also caters to readers who are in search of a structured approach to applying those strategies effectively. Ultimately, Skillfully bridges the gap between knowledge and application, empowering both authors and users in the process.

Description

Start a Press offers a comprehensive white-label platform tailored for independent publishers, book coaches, ghostwriters, and organizations that assist authors in bringing their books to market. Each publishing entity can access a customized website, storefront, author interface, and publishing workspace, all managed by an AI agent linked to the press's ChatGPT account. The platform's publishing process encompasses various stages, including responding to author inquiries, drafting quotes, intake of manuscripts, copyediting, and producing cover and interior layouts, along with managing metadata and distribution via the press's IngramSpark and Amazon KDP accounts. Publishers are also equipped to import sales reports, calculate royalties, manage treaty withholdings, and monitor author tax documentation. Designed to maintain the integrity of the press's brand, domain, ISBNs, author connections, and revenue, the platform ensures that all contracts and payments require owner approval. Pricing plans vary based on catalog size and include a monthly subscription fee alongside an initial setup cost. Additionally, Start a Press streamlines the publishing process, allowing independent presses to focus more on their creative endeavors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ChatGPT Yes 
Claude Yes 
Claude Duet Yes 
Claude for Legal Yes 

Integrations

ChatGPT Yes 
Claude No 
Claude Duet No 
Claude for Legal No 

Pricing Details

Standard author revenue share: authors receive 80% when they bring a subscriber and 50% when Skillfully brings the subscriber. The publishing agreement is reviewed with each author before commitment.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$99/month
Plans cost $99, $199, or $349 per month, based on total titles. A one-time setup fee is $1,500; founding licensees are offered a $500 setup fee.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Skillfully Labs Inc.

Founded

2026

Country

Canada

Website

www.skillfully.sh

Vendor Details

Company Name

Archieboy Holdings

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

startapress.com

Product Features

Product Features

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management No 
Books No 
Campaign Management No 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management No 
Content Management No 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines No 
Newsletters No 
Newspapers No 

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