Project description
We are developing a self-publishing service for independent authors, and we need a web platform that will take a book from manuscript to paid sale. An author registers, creates a project for a specific edition, and uploads the manuscript along with cover, front matter, and metadata—ISBN, genre, description, keywords. The system must validate files, preserve all versions, and show a clear status at each stage of the book's workflow.
The core task is conversion and distribution. From a single source, we need to generate correct digital formats and print-ready pages, validate layout, fonts, and margins, and give the author a preview before publishing. After approval, the platform exports each edition to connected stores and print channels, tracks each shipment, and periodically pulls sales data. The author sets prices, currencies, and royalty rules by channel in their account.
The financial part must be transparent. We need a panel showing, by edition, store, and period, copies sold, revenue, and net royalties, with platform commission calculated automatically and statements available for download. Describe your stack and experience with large file uploads and reporting.
The core task is conversion and distribution. From a single source, we need to generate correct digital formats and print-ready pages, validate layout, fonts, and margins, and give the author a preview before publishing. After approval, the platform exports each edition to connected stores and print channels, tracks each shipment, and periodically pulls sales data. The author sets prices, currencies, and royalty rules by channel in their account.
The financial part must be transparent. We need a panel showing, by edition, store, and period, copies sold, revenue, and net royalties, with platform commission calculated automatically and statements available for download. Describe your stack and experience with large file uploads and reporting.
Web development Cash, Bank transfer
