FAQ

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What is Frontlist, exactly?

Frontlist is where you track a book's real progress: every format (ebook, paperback, audiobook, and more) and every platform it could be sold on, in one place. It's two trackers in one: a production pipeline (manuscript through live) and a platform eligibility grid (not started, submitted, live, or blocked, with a reason why).

Who is it built for?

Any indie author publishing across more than one format or platform. That includes fiction and nonfiction authors going wide, series authors with a growing backlist, and authors of textbooks, cookbooks, journals, coloring books, and activity books, formats that don't always fit the usual "ebook and paperback" mold.

Does Frontlist submit or publish my books for me?

No. Frontlist only tracks status, it doesn't connect to KDP, IngramSpark, or any other platform's account, and it never uploads or submits anything on your behalf. You still do the actual publishing on each platform directly, Frontlist just keeps the full picture in one place so nothing falls through the cracks.

What platforms are already built in?

33 platforms across ebook retailers, aggregators, print and print-on-demand, audiobook platforms, library and school distribution, textbook and education platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels like Etsy and Gumroad. See the full breakdown on the Features page.

What if a platform I use isn't on the list?

Add it yourself, right from inside the app. It applies across all your titles automatically and stays private to your account, nobody else sees it.

What formats does it support?

Ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook, large print, spiral-bound (for coloring books, journals, and activity books), and digital download (for printables). Each format tracks its own pipeline stage and its own platform grid independently.

How does the Kindle Unlimited / KDP Select tracking work?

Mark a title as enrolled in KDP Select, and every other ebook platform on that title shows as blocked with the reason noted, so you always know at a glance which titles are locked into exclusivity and which are already wide.

Is my data visible to other authors?

No. Your titles, formats, platform statuses, vendors, and any custom platforms you add are private to your account. The only shared data is the built-in platform list itself, which every author sees the same base version of.

How much does it cost?

$9.99 a month or $99 a year (about 17% off). One price covers unlimited titles and formats, no per-book fees. See the Pricing page for details.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, subscriptions are billed monthly or annually with no long-term contract.

I'm new, where do I start?

The How-to guide walks through creating your account, adding your first title, and filling in your first platform grid, start to finish.