What is Publica Now?

Publica Now is the platform for authors and independent creators of every kind to publish and sell their work directly to readers — without intermediaries. Founded in 2025 by the team behind Publica.la (which has served publishers across Latin America since 2014), Publica Now brings the same infrastructure to independent creators: storefronts, subscriptions, digital delivery, and payments. Creators keep 75% of every sale (minus a $0.50 transaction fee) and retain 100% of their rights. Readers pay in local currencies via Stripe, MercadoPago, PayU, or Bamboo. The platform is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

How does Publica Now work?

Authors and creators sign up and set up a shop in minutes. You upload your work in any format — ebooks, audio files, images, video, or course materials — choose a pricing model (free, one-time purchase, pay-what-you-want, or subscription), and publish. Each work gets its own product page within your storefront. Readers discover content by browsing, following creators, or searching the catalog. When someone buys, payment is processed through Stripe with Adaptive Pricing — buyers see their local currency at checkout, you settle in your chosen currency. The buyer gets instant access to the work through a secure reader. You keep 75% of every sale (minus a $0.50 transaction fee) and get paid on your own schedule.

Who can publish on Publica Now?

Publica Now is built first for authors — anyone with a book or original work to publish and sell — and for independent creators of every kind. You can open a shop for free and start selling within minutes, keeping full ownership of your catalog, your pricing, and your relationship with your readers.

How is Publica Now different from other platforms?

Publica Now is direct-to-reader, not algorithm-driven. Authors and creators sell straight to their audience without a platform deciding who gets discovered. Pricing is transparent: 25% plus a $0.50 transaction fee per sale, with free content always free to distribute — no monthly fees and no surprise charges. There is no DRM lock-in on purchased files, and creators retain 100% of their rights; we never claim ownership or exclusivity. The platform is multilingual out of the box (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and accepts payments in local currencies across the Americas and beyond through Stripe, MercadoPago, PayU, and Bamboo.