Ideas
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Publisher-neutral book distribution platform

Create a marketplace for authors affected by political boycotts.

Why now

Growing polarization is leaving some authors without distribution channels.

Who for
Independent authors and engaged readers
Business model
Transaction fees
Effort
A few months

Authors need alternatives when traditional publishers withdraw over political stances.

Build an open marketplace with direct author-to-reader sales and subscriptions.

Take a smaller cut than traditional retailers (15-20%).

Start with basic EPUB hosting and payment processing.

Risk: May struggle to gain critical mass against established players.

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