Why Every Self-Publishing Author Should Pay Attention to Curios.com
Why Every Self-Publishing Author Should Pay Attention to Curios.com
Hello creators & authors,
In a moment where “self-publishing” no longer simply means uploading to one big retailer but involves building a content business, a new platform that caught my attention is Curios. While you may not yet have heard of it in author circles, it presents a model worth examining—especially if you’re building an entrepreneurial authorventure.
Here’s the gist: Curios allows creators to upload digital content (ebooks, audiobooks, music, video) and keep 100 % of their sales. You retain ownership of your work. The platform emphasizes direct relationships with fans/customers rather than solely retail distribution. For authors who are thinking “How do I monetise the next book? Or spin off a companion audio course? Or bundle video content with my writing?” this kind of model is appealing.
That said, there are some practical things to reflect on: Audience & traffic. Even the best platform doesn’t guarantee sales if no one knows you’re there. So your marketing muscle (newsletters, social, collaborations) still matters. Distribution scope. If your goal is being in libraries, bookstores, or across multiple large e-book retailers, Curios may be part of the toolkit—but not necessarily the full answer. Platform maturity. Since Curios is newer in this author-centric use-case, you might encounter feature gaps (promotion tools, advanced analytics) compared to legacy publishing services.
If you’re curious (no pun intended) about testing it, here’s a simple workflow: pick a work you can turn around quickly—perhaps a short non-fiction guide, or a bonus audio version of a book you already published. Upload it to Curios, set a price, drive your existing audience to try it, measure results (visitors → purchases → revenue). Compare that to what you would have earned via your main distribution path. That data gives you a smart baseline.
To wrap up: Curios represents the kind of platform shift we’re seeing in the creator economy: more control, more direct monetisation, less reliance on middle-men. For indie authors who are building long-term brands, not just one-off books, it’s a strategic option. If you decide to give it a shot, I’d love to hear what you learn—let’s keep this in conversation.
Until next time — write boldly, experiment wisely.