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Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon's self-publishing platform for Kindle eBooks, paperbacks and hardcovers. Official site: kdp.amazon.com
Niche Custom Printing for KDP Creators: When Specialty Print Beats Standard POD
Amazon KDP's print on demand covers most needs, but specialty printing can open markets KDP cannot: special editions, premium bindings, workbooks and local bulk orders. Here is how to decide.
KDP Success Beyond Readability Scores: Strategies Built Around the Author
Readability tools help with clarity, but they do not sell books. Here is what moves the needle on KDP: voice, series planning, metadata, reader relationships and a sustainable pace.
Kobo Plus Opens in Estonia, Lithuania and Slovenia
Kobo's read-and-listen subscription is now in 37 regions. Kobo Writing Life titles already opted in for all locations appear in the new stores automatically.
Can you print a book without a minimum order quantity?
Explore how print on demand services let indie authors print without minimum order quantities, giving them greater flexibility and control over their works.
Kindle+ Switch Leaves Authors Staring at Shrunken KDP Page Counts
Since October 21, authors have watched KENP totals and estimated royalties fall, including for past months. Amazon hasn't explained it. Here's what KDP's pages show.
The Indie Author's Guide to Amazon Ads Dayparting and Bid Scheduling in 2026
Amazon Ads dayparting and bid scheduling involve running your ads at specific times during the day and setting optimal bids for those periods.
The Kindle Plus Fiasco Proves the Desperate Fragility of Retail Gatekeepers
Amazon's clumsy rebrand of Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus has exposed a rotting digital infrastructure, leaving indie authors and readers to deal with the fallout.
Kindle Unlimited Is Now Kindle+, and It Includes Audiobooks
Amazon has renamed Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+ and added audiobooks, including KDP virtual-voice titles, paid per page from the KDP Select Global Fund. Here's what it means for indie authors.
The 2027 Planner Rush: Why Indies Must Plan Early Q4 Content Now
Forget waiting for the tinsel to drop. Smart indie publishers are capitalising on the 2027 planner rush right now to secure early Q4 dominance.
Why Legacy Publishing Must Wake Up to the Early-Rush Planner and Journal Cycle
Traditional publishing houses are losing millions by treating diaries and journals as seasonal afterthoughts. The 2027 planner and journal early-rush marketing cycle demands immediate strategic overhaul.
Guest Post — Defining Our Future: Reassessing What, How, and Why We Publish
Indie authors face a rapidly changing publishing landscape. Engaging in evolving conversations can open new doors and ensure their voices resonate.
How to Build an Author Email List from Zero Without Paid Ads in 2026
For indie authors entering the publishing arena, the temptation to burn cash on Amazon Ads or Facebook campaigns is high.
Why E-Reader Manufacturers Are Failing the Software Standard
Hardware innovation has outpaced software development in digital reading, leaving e-reader manufacturers lagging behind modern tech expectations.
European Writers' Council Tells MEPs AI 'Is Not a Tool' in Feedback on Parliament's Culture Report
Europe's largest authors' body wants Parliament's draft report on culture and AI to drop the 'opportunity' framing, require opt-in consent and label AI fiction, including on self-publishing platforms.
Frankfurt Calling: The Synthetic Voice Revolution and the New Audio Economy
As the Frankfurter Buchmesse spotlights explosive growth in listening, the trade must confront a provocative new reality: synthetic speech is no longer knocking at the door; it has pulled up a chair.
KDP Free ISBN vs Buying Your Own: What Changes and When It Matters
KDP's free ISBN works only on KDP and lists the publisher as Independently published. An ISBN you buy shows your imprint and can be used with other printers. Kindle ebooks need no ISBN.
When Does Amazon KDP Pay Royalties? The Payment Schedule, Explained
KDP pays royalties monthly, about 60 days after the end of the sales month. Direct deposit has no threshold; wire and check need 100 in most currencies. Kindle Unlimited follows the same calendar.
Goodreads for Authors: The Author Program and Giveaways, Explained
The Goodreads Author Program is free; Giveaways are paid, with Standard listed at $119 and Premium at $599. Who qualifies, how to apply, Kindle vs print giveaways and what Goodreads does not promise.
Does Amazon KDP Allow AI-Generated Books? The Disclosure Rule, Explained
KDP allows AI-generated books but requires you to disclose AI-generated text, images and translations. AI-assisted work you created yourself needs no disclosure. Here is where Amazon draws the line.
Frankfurt 2026: The Reckoning of Publishing Rights
As Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 opens its doors, the archaic trade of selling global publishing rights is facing a brutal digital reality.
The TRACE Project and the Battle for AI Interoperability
As the TRACE project launches to advance AI interoperability in publishing, the industry faces a pivotal choice between open standards and closed walled gardens.
Authors Report Amazon Reverting Permafree Ebooks to Paid as Price-Match Questions Mount
A verified KDP Community post describes 26 of 37 permafree titles flipping to paid over one weekend. Amazon has not commented publicly.
National Book Foundation Names 25 Finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards
The National Book Foundation named 25 Finalists across five categories for the 2026 National Book Awards. Winners will be announced November 18 in New York.
Literary Prizes 2026: Booker, Pulitzer, National Book Award — What Winning Means for Sales
Major literary awards have long been viewed as trophies for artistic achievement, but in the modern publishing ecosystem, they function as powerful commercial a…
The Biggest Publishing Deals of 2026: Advances, Auctions, and What They Mean for Authors
The trade publishing landscape in 2026 is characterized by a stark polarization of capital.
How BookAds AI Uses Machine Learning to Lower Your Amazon Ads ACoS in 2026
Average Cost of Sales (ACoS) measures the percentage of revenue spent on advertising.
Deckle Now Lets Authors Try the Whole App Free and Keeps a Record of How Each Book Was Written
Deckle 1.7 lets authors try every feature free before buying, and its new Chronicle logs when and how a book was written. Here's what changed.
The Hardcover Revolution: How Amazon KDP's Workflow Expansion Changes Everything
Amazon's rollout of the bulk print-ready hardcover workflow on KDP forces legacy publishers to finally reckon with indie agility.
The Colour E-Ink Revolution Demands Better Design
Colour e-ink is finally here, transforming how readers experience digital pages and forcing publishers to rethink everything about book cover design.
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