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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
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API Access
Has API
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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
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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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
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Books
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Campaign Management
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Catalogs
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Circulation Management
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Content Management
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Layout & Design
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Magazines
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Newsletters
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Newspapers
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