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You only want to publish your term papers if it is certainly worthwhile for you? Then it’s best to choose our Fee option of a guaranteed one-time fee. This means that you earn guaranteed 10 euros with your publication – doesn’t matter if and how often your text sells. With this guaranteed one-time fee, you are on the safe side and know exactly how much you will earn before publication.

When does it pay off for you

  • Guaranteed payout without risk: You will receive a fixed sum you can expect to earn on your next fee statement. Especially if you are publishing several texts with us at once, the amount can be worthwhile for you.
  • Your term paper covers a niche topic: The popularity of academic papers varies, and not every topic attracts a large readership. With the one-off payment, you are independent of the frequency with which other students search for a similar question.
  • You are dissatisfied with the length or grade of your paper, but still find that your text offers added value to other students: We publish all papers up to a grade of 3.0 and also accept shorter texts. If there are already other texts on your topic that have been rated better or deal with the topic in more detail, there is a high probability that buyers will opt for a different title. With the one-time fee, however, you can sit back and relax in this case.

With our 10 euros one-time fee, you can afford more than you might think:

  • Invite your friends over for a pizza
  • Indulge in some soul food
  • Buy yourself a book
  • Watch a movie or play
  • And much more!

An example calculation: If you upload four term papers and two essays to GRIN, you will receive 60 euros from us at once!

Cover Plus

If you already have your own photo or design – or at least a very clear idea of what your book cover should look like – perfect! We’ll take care of the design process and send you several drafts to choose from.

Don’t have a cover idea yet, or would you like us to include your author photo on the back of the book? No problem at all. Based on your book’s description, we’ll search for suitable visual concepts and design your individual book cover – including your author photo on the cover – creative, professional, and tailored to your story.

Need some inspiration? Here are some of our finest covers:

Softcover or Hardcover

The choice is yours: decide between a classic softcover edition or a premium hardcover binding. We’ve summarized the key advantages and disadvantages for you:

Softcover

Hardcover

Production Costs

Lower than hardcover, allowing for a more attractive retail price

Higher production costs, which result in a higher retail price

Format

Lighter, fits more easily into your bag, and is more convenient on the go

Heavier and bulkier, therefore less suitable for travel or casual reading

Perceived Value

Feels less premium and is less eye-catching than a hardcover

Creates a high-quality impression, better suited as a gift or collector’s item; appears more prestigious

Durability

Corners bend more easily and the spine may break sooner

More durable cover, better shape retention, and improved protection for the pages

Layout check

We check your text for readability and printability (Are the margins sufficient for printing? Is the font size easy to read in print? Is the line spacing right? Is the resolution of the illustrations sufficient for good print quality?), embed the fonts if necessary and take care of automatic page numbers and a table of contents.

Publication as e-book and ISBN

With each publication, you will receive an ISBN number for your e-book and print book.

Worldwide distribution

With each publication, you will receive an ISBN number for your e-book and print book. We deliver your book to our worldwide distribution network: over 300 online shops.

Appealing blurb

We will write you a blurb that arouses curiosity and emotions – and convinces readers. Perfectly tailored to your genre and target audience.

Personal contact

Benefit from our many years of publishing experience: We support you with our know-how from upload to finished book. With us, you will get a personal contact person, we will guide you step by step through the entire process and are there for you.

Cover Service

Do you already have your own photo or motif or at least a very concrete idea of how you imagine your book cover? Perfect! We will take care of the creation and send you two to four drafts, from which you can choose one.

You don’t have a cover idea yet or would like us to include your author photo on the back of the book? No problem. For an extra charge of €50, our graphic designer will search for motifs and design your individual book cover including an author’s photo on the book cover – creatively, professionally and matching your story.

Need some inspiration? Check out some of our favorite covers!

Layout Deluxe

Your book, perfectly staged: With professional typography, stylish book typesetting and design templates that fit your project, we ensure an all-round coherent reading experience. Whether classic or individual – we design your book the way your story deserves it.

Fee overview

Each sale of your title will be remunerated according to the following table.

You will receive your royalties on top of the publisher's selling price.
The table has been valid since 17.04.2025, 12.30 p.m.

Fee on e-book sales

www.grin.com 50%

Amazon Kindle, iBook Store, Google Play, Ciando,

Pubbles, Libri, Genios, Other Distributors 30%

Fee on book sales

www.grin.com 50%
Book trade (BoD and Amazon Marketplace) 30%

The publisher's selling price is the sales price excluding the statutory value added tax as well as less trade discounts, production and shipping costs.

Free Word Templates

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Format: 12 x 19 cm

ideal for: fiction novels

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Format: 14.8 x 21 cm

ideal for: guide books and non-fiction books

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Format: 15.5 x 22 cm

ideal for: children’s and youth books