When our team reviews a submission, we look at three things: whether the resource is good, whether it is original, and whether you have the rights to sell it. Well prepared files make all of that easy to see. They also give us better material for the listing we write, so the time you spend here shows up later on the product page.
This guide covers the practical side. None of it is complicated, and most of it is the same tidy-up you would do before selling anywhere. If you already sell in your own shop or on another marketplace, your files may be nearly ready, and you can go straight to the submission form.
Teacher-author? Keep 70% of net revenue, with no fees and no exclusivity. Submit your resources here. It takes about five minutes.
Get the file formats right
Most teaching resources are sold as PDFs, because a PDF looks the same on every computer and prints reliably. If the resource is meant to be edited by the teacher, include the editable version as well, for example a PowerPoint or Word file, and say clearly in your notes which parts can be edited.
For resources with several files, put them in one ZIP folder with sensible names. "Fractions_ExitTickets_AnswerKey.pdf" is far more useful to a teacher than "final_v3_REAL.pdf". If the resource includes a digital version, such as slides for a projector, label it so a teacher knows which file to open in class.
Before you export, check that fonts are embedded or flattened in the PDF, that page sizes are consistent and that nothing important sits too close to the edge for a school printer. TeachLessons sells to teachers in the US, the UK and Australia, so mention whether the file is US Letter, A4 or both.
- PDF for the main printable version
- Editable source file only if the resource is meant to be edited
- One ZIP for multi-file resources, with clear file names
- Answer keys in the same package, clearly labeled
Make previews that show the real thing
A buyer cannot flip through a resource before paying, so the preview does that job. Show real pages, not just a cover. For a worksheet pack, two or three representative pages and a glimpse of the answer key are usually enough. For a bundle, include at least one page from each part. If you have a cover image you like, send it, and tell us if it uses any licensed artwork.
Previews should be honest. If a page in the preview is not in the final file, or the file has fewer pages than the preview suggests, buyers notice and refunds follow. Refunded orders are reversed with no payout, so accurate previews protect your income as well as the buyer. If you are unsure which pages to show, pick the ones a teacher would use on the first day with the resource.
Document the rights
We can only sell resources you have the right to sell. You keep your copyright and grant TeachLessons a non-exclusive licence to list and sell the resource. For that to work, the resource has to be yours, or you need permission for every part that is not.
Make a short list of the third-party material in each resource: clip art, fonts, photos, borders, reading passages. For each one, note the creator and where the licence is. If a credit page is required, include it in the file. If a licence limits sales to certain platforms, contact the creator before you submit. Co-authored resources need the agreement of every author. Our compliance checklist goes through these points in detail.
Check your existing agreements
Our licence is non-exclusive, so you can keep selling the same resource in your own shop or on other marketplaces. The exception is any resource covered by an exclusivity agreement you have signed elsewhere. Those resources cannot be listed with us, and you should honour that agreement. If you are not sure what an agreement covers, read its terms again before you submit.
Our article on selling the same resource on several marketplaces explains the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive licences in more depth. It is general information, not legal advice.
What to send us
When your files are ready, use the submission form to send the resources and your author details. A short note for each resource helps a lot: the grade, the subject, how long it takes in class, what makes it useful and anything a teacher should know. We use those notes to write or improve the title, description, FAQ and structured data, as explained on our free SEO page. Your author details also feed your author profile.
Our team reviews each submission and replies by email. Not every resource is accepted, since we check quality, originality and rights. If yours is accepted, each sale pays you 70% of the price after the 3% payment processing cost, so a $5 resource pays $3.40. You can check other prices on the payout calculator. Our article on what SEO for a listing involves explains what happens to your notes next.
Key takeaway: Send clean, clearly named files, honest previews and a short rights list for every third-party asset. That makes review straightforward and gives us what we need to write a strong listing.
Keep 70% of net revenue. No fees, no exclusivity.
We take out the 3% payment cost, then you keep 70%. That is $6.79 on a $10 sale. We also handle SEO for every accepted resource and feature it on our pages.
Questions sellers ask
Do I need to send an editable version?
Only if the resource is meant to be edited by teachers. Otherwise a well made PDF is usually enough. Tell us in your notes which applies.
What if I used clip art from several artists?
List each artist and where their licence is, include any required credit page, and check that their terms allow selling on more than one platform.
How long does review take?
Our team reviews each submission and replies by email. We do not publish a fixed turnaround time.
More for teacher-sellers
General information about the TeachLessons Seller Program, not legal, tax or financial advice. The seller agreement you receive before listing sets out the binding terms.
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