Listing is the process of making your books available for sale on various book distribution platforms. The amount of time it takes for your book to be visible on each book distribution website varies due to the review process each of these websites have. Here are the usual timelines-
- Indian eCommerce websites: Notion Press Online Bookstore, Amazon India and Flipkart all take 3 to 5 business days to review and display your book on their websites for sale.
- International eCommerce websites: All international Amazon websites take 5 to 7 business days to review and display your book on their websites for sale.
- Ingram Distribution: Ingram takes 7-10 business days to review and send your book details to various international eCommerce websites to display your book for sale.
- Ebook websites: Listing eBooks on websites like Amazon Kindle, Google Play books, iBooks, and Kobo, takes approximately 5 to 7 business days. However, depending on the length and complexity of the eBook, this might vary.