Booktrope
Booktrope, based in Seattle, WA, and supporting remote work, was a B2B marketing company in the publishing industry that pioneered 'Team Publishing' and provided a collaborative platform for authors, editors, designers, and marketing managers.
Company Locations and Workforce
Booktrope operates out of Seattle, WA, USA, and supports a remote work environment. The team consists of 51 members who are distributed across various regions, including the United States of America, America/Canada, and fully remote locations. This setup allows Booktrope to leverage a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
Industry and Sub-Industry Focus
Booktrope is a B2B company that operates within the marketing sub-industry. Their primary focus is on providing book marketing services. The company has created a unique space in the publishing sector through its innovative approach to book marketing and team collaboration.
Y-Combinator Batch and Innovative Approach
Booktrope was part of the W15 batch of Y-Combinator, a prestigious startup accelerator. The company pioneered a concept known as 'Team Publishing,' which streamlined the book publishing process by bringing together authors, editors, designers, and business/marketing managers to collaborate seamlessly.
Book Categories and Formats Offered
Booktrope offers books across various categories, including Biography, Business, Fiction, History, Relationship, and Self Help. They support both print and digital formats, offering print books, ebooks, and web versions. Additionally, Booktrope provides free PDF downloads of various books, making their content accessible to a wider audience.
Software Platform for Collaborative Publishing
Booktrope developed a software platform that facilitates easy collaboration among authors, editors, designers, and business/marketing managers. This platform helps in streamlining the publishing process and enables quicker turnaround times compared to traditional publishing methods. By employing new technologies, Booktrope keeps overhead low and returns the majority of revenue from book sales back to the creative team.
Company Activities and Status
Despite its innovative approach and contributions to the publishing industry, Booktrope is currently inactive as a company. During its operational period, the company did not charge authors to publish their work and did not accept all submissions. Booktrope complied with DMCA regulations and featured a section for the latest book and novel reviews.