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Dave Tabler's Delaware's Forgotten Cavalry: A Failure of Command uses three sergeants' diaries to tell the story of the First Delaware Cavalry and its troubled commander.
Barnes & Noble named 16 finalists for its 2026 Book of the Year. Booksellers nominated the list. The winner is due to be announced on November 12.
For indie authors entering the publishing arena, the temptation to burn cash on Amazon Ads or Facebook campaigns is high.
Tie-in editions of all seven books arrive in November, ahead of Greta Gerwig's Magician's Nephew film on February 12, 2027.
E-reader companies are slow to adopt Android 16, impacting indie authors' e-book compatibility and performance. Here’s what it means for you.
Image Comics says Paper Girls collaborators Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang will launch Roam, a 50-page first issue, on February 24, 2027.
A verified KDP Community post describes 26 of 37 permafree titles flipping to paid over one weekend. Amazon has not commented publicly.
Draft2Digital says the Smashwords store now takes customer ebook preorders for the first time, up to 12 months ahead, with cards charged only on release.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and commercial publishing has created a complex landscape where traditional houses act as both eager adopters and fi…
The landscape of social reading has matured drastically since its breakout years. In 2026, BookTok is no longer a chaotic frontier of random breakout hits; it i…
The traditional publishing ecosystem has undergone a radical structural transformation.
The modern self-publishing landscape demands rigorous preparation months before a title hits virtual shelves.
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) remains the undisputed giant of the self-publishing industry.
When independent publishers evaluate promotional tools on platforms like [Amazon KDP](https://kdp.amazon.
Print-on-demand (POD) technology has revolutionized the publishing industry, allowing indie authors to print physical books one copy at a time as customers orde…
KDP Select is an optional 90-day enrollment program offered by Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
For years, the conventional wisdom doled out across writer forums and blogging sites suggested that indie authors needed to build massive followings on every av…
The single most common mistake indie authors make is asking readers to join a newsletter for the sake of updates.
In the crowded landscape of independent publishing, an author's email list remains their most valuable asset.
This Week in Self-Publishing — June 27, 2026 Your essential guide to the week's top stories, emerging trends, and expert insights in the dynamic world of self-publishing for June 27, 2026. Greetings,
By The Publishing Times Editorial Team
The history of publishing is the history of information control — who could produce it, who could distribute it, and who could profit from it.
The five conglomerates that control approximately 80% of the traditional publishing market — Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Boo…
Ebook pricing is one of the highest-leverage decisions an indie author makes, yet most authors set a price once and never revisit it. The difference between a $.
There was a morning when I tried to do something simple: catch up on publishing industry news in one place.
Independent publishers are growing faster than the Big Five. Here's how small presses are carving out profitable niches, signing authors the majors ignore, and …
Draft2Digital vs Smashwords is the central question for any indie author going wide — meaning publishing their ebooks on retailers beyond Amazon. Both platforms.
IngramSpark vs Lulu compared for indie authors in 2026 — print quality, distribution reach, setup costs, hardcover options, and which platform pays more per boo…
Discover the truth about self-publishing income. This comprehensive report breaks down what indie authors actually earn, factors influencing success, and practi…
Master self-published book pricing in 2026! Learn strategies for KDP, ebook, paperback, and audiobook pricing to maximize royalties and sales.
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