The problem
Discovery on big retail platforms is ranked by opaque algorithms, ad budgets and sheer volume — and AI-generated titles are multiplying that volume. Independent authors pay more to be seen and keep less of each sale.
Human stories. Human-owned publishing.
Koinita: The Author-Owned Publishing & Reader Cooperative
Koinita is an ethical economic counter-system for independent writers in an AI-dominated book market. We remove the algorithmic middlemen, let authors keep 75% of every sale’s net margin, and connect writers directly with the readers who want their work.
While retail marketplaces fill with mass-produced titles and pay-to-rank ads, Koinita members are real authors who have personally supported one another. Readers save about 18% on print books and buy straight from the people who wrote them.
No password needed — continue with Google, Apple or a one-time email link.
- Author share of net
- 75%
- Reader print discount
- ~18%
- Member authors
- 13
Why a cooperative, and why now
The counter-system
Koinita is owned by its authors. Discovery comes from members supporting members, every reviewer is a verified buyer, and 75% of each sale’s net margin goes to the person who wrote the book.
The result
Readers get honest recommendations and lower print prices. Authors get guaranteed first readers, direct relationships and royalties that reflect their work — without leaving one simple dashboard.
For readers · free forever
Read first editions free, for as long as you are a member.
📖 Free first editions
Claim free copies of new and unreleased books from member authors.
🤝 Direct author connections
Buy from and talk with the people who wrote the book.
✍️ Shape indie books
Your verified reviews go straight to authors while books evolve.
🌱 Support independent publishing
75% of every sale’s net margin goes to the author.
How the Koinita co-op works
From manuscript to reader in four steps — all inside Koinita.
- Step 1
Upload
Upload a .docx or .md manuscript. Koinita structures the chapters and compiles a valid EPUB 3.
- Step 2
Polish
Workers AI checks formatting and metadata and offers one-click fixes.
- Step 3
Support
Support fellow members — 10 print books or 15 ebooks (international authors: 15 ebooks).
- Step 4
Publish & earn
Your book goes live automatically. Earn 75% of net margin; print ships on demand to US readers.
Where the money goes on a $20 print book
Example: Amazon list $24.39 → Koinita price $19.99 (18% off). Print cost $5.00, card fee $0.88.
| Reader pays (plus shipping at cost) | $19.99 |
| Print cost | −$5.00 |
| Card processing fee | −$0.88 |
| Net margin | $14.11 |
| Author (75%) | $10.58 |
| Koinita (25%) | $3.53 |
Key terms
- Publishing cooperative
- A publishing organisation owned by its member authors, who share revenue and distribution instead of ceding control to a retailer.
- Algorithmic middleman
- A marketplace ranking system that decides which books readers see, typically rewarding ad spend and volume over quality.
- Net margin
- Retail price − print cost − card processing fee. Split 75% author / 25% Koinita.
- Pending support
- A book whose author has not yet completed the co-op enrollment obligation. It publishes automatically once complete.
- Print on demand (POD)
- Each copy is printed only after it is ordered, via our certified global press network.
New from co-op authors
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All Powers of God Almighty: The Supremacy of His Power
Pastor Dr. Gabriel Ayorinde
Soul Weathered: Devotions Forged in the Fire of Real Life
Mark Folk
What Color Am I: A Celebration of Skin, Love and God's Perfect Colors
Katina Wetter-Wright
The Little Shepherdess and the Lost Lamb
Noël Justine
Hannah's Heart Awakens: A Children's Story About Discovering Jesus' Love
Shaunta Scott
Powerful Parenting: Hope and Healing for Every Parent/Child Relationship
Marsha Grahek
Therefore I Think: A Condensed Introduction to Biblical Worldview Thinking
A. Gotch
The Way of Life: An A-Z Christian Family Devotional- A 26-Week Interactive Discipleship Guide to Learn and Live by Biblical Truth
Beth Hendrick
The Greatest Version of Yourself: A Journey Within
Federico Siggillino
IN THE GARDEN: A 40-Day Journey of Hope and Healing
Nichole Fogleman
Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe: The Beginner's Guide to Living A Healthy Lifestyle
Lars Thestrup, Jennifer Pfleghaar
A Single Day of Peace: An Inspirational Novel Revealing 50 Principles That Can Transform Your Life
Stephen D'Angelo
Frequently asked questions
What is Koinita?
Koinita is an author-owned publishing and reader cooperative. Independent authors sell ebooks and print books directly to readers, keep 75% of every sale’s net margin, and grow through peer support from fellow members — not through algorithmic middlemen or pay-to-be-seen marketplaces.
Why does Koinita matter in an AI-dominated book market?
Retail marketplaces are being flooded with mass-generated titles, and discovery is controlled by ranking algorithms that reward volume and ad spend. Koinita is an ethical economic counter-system: every member is a verified human author who has personally supported other authors, readers buy directly from the people who wrote the book, and the value of each sale stays with its creator.
How much do authors earn on Koinita?
Authors receive 75% of net margin on every sale. Net margin = retail price − print cost − card processing fee. Koinita keeps 25% to run the cooperative. Shipping is always paid by the buyer and never deducted from royalties.
Why are print books cheaper on Koinita than on Amazon?
Authors enter their Amazon list price and Koinita automatically applies a reader discount of about 18%. With no retailer taking a 40–60% cut, the author still earns more per copy while the reader pays less.
How does an author get published on Koinita?
Upload a Word (.docx) or Markdown manuscript. Koinita converts it into a valid EPUB 3 ebook with one-click AI formatting fixes. Your book stays in “pending support” until you complete the co-op enrollment obligation — 10 print books or 15 ebooks (or a hybrid) from other members — then it publishes automatically.
I live outside the United States. Can I join?
Yes. International authors enroll with a 15-ebook quota, so there is no expensive cross-border shipping. Your ebook is sold worldwide; your print edition is printed on demand and sold to US addresses only, which you acknowledge when you submit.
Can readers outside the US buy books?
Ebooks are available to readers everywhere. Print editions currently ship to US delivery addresses only.
How are print books printed and shipped?
Print orders are fulfilled on demand via our certified global press network the moment payment clears. Authors never leave the Koinita dashboard, and readers get tracking when the book ships.
Can I read Koinita ebooks on Kindle?
Yes. Every ebook is a standard EPUB 3 file. Read it in the Koinita browser reader with synced progress, download it, or use “Send to Kindle”.
Who can review books on Koinita?
Only readers with a verified purchase or verified download of that book can post a review or comment, which keeps ratings honest and resistant to manipulation.
Do I need a password?
No. Sign in with Google, Apple, or a one-time email link that expires after 15 minutes.
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