How to Build an Author Email List from Zero Without Paid Ads in 2026
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An ebook and print distribution service for self-published authors; it merged with Smashwords in 2022. Official site: www.draft2digital.com
How Indie Authors Use Market Intelligence Tools to Find Profitable Niches in 2026
Market intelligence tools serve as vital resources for indie authors, providing data-driven insights into reader behavior and market trends.
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.
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…
An AI Question Disappears From a Copyright Application. The Disclosure Rule Hasn't.
A small-press publisher says an AI question was missing from a U.S. Copyright Office application this week. The Office's 2023 rule requiring authors to disclose AI-generated material is still in force.
The Smashwords Store Now Accepts Ebook Preorders
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.
Barnes & Noble Press vs Amazon KDP: The 2026 Indie Author Strategy Guide
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) remains the undisputed giant of the self-publishing industry.
KDP Select vs Wide Publishing in 2026: The Complete Guide for Indie Authors
KDP Select is an optional 90-day enrollment program offered by Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Why Indie Authors Should Stop Chasing Social Media Followers in 2026
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…
How to Build a 5-Email Welcome Sequence That Turns New Subscribers Into Superfans in 2026
In the crowded landscape of independent publishing, an author's email list remains their most valuable asset.
How to Get Your Book Into Libraries With OverDrive and Hoopla in 2026: The Indie Author's Guide
In 2026, the digital library landscape represents an increasingly vital channel for indie authors to reach new readers and expand their income streams.
Fuckup Almanac (Volume 2) by Adam Korga
Adam Korga's "Fuckup Almanac (Volume 2)" reveals the inherent fragilities of our automated world, a crucial read for indie authors navigating complex digital publishing platforms. Understanding systemic failures, algorithmic bias, and neglected…
The Decline of the Midlist Author: Why Traditional Publishing Is Abandoning Mid-Tier Books
The midlist — once the backbone of traditional publishing — is disappearing. Major publishers are concentrating advances on celebrity memoirs and proven bestsel…
The Author Impersonation Scam That Is Targeting Self-Published Writers Right Now
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Why We Recommend Bookshop.org to Every Self-Published Author
The Publishing Times explains why we recommend Bookshop.org to indie authors — covering the 10% affiliate commission, author shop setup, indie bookstore support…
How to Price Your Ebook for Maximum Royalties in 2026
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 $.
How to Get Your Book into Libraries in 2026: The Complete Guide
Getting your self-published book into libraries is one of the most underutilized distribution channels in indie publishing. Libraries collectively spend over $1.
Why We Built This: One Writer's Frustration With a Fragmented Industry
There was a morning when I tried to do something simple: catch up on publishing industry news in one place.
NetGalley Review 2026: Is It Worth It for Indie Authors?
A complete review of NetGalley for indie authors in 2026. Covers pricing, co-op options, what NetGalley does well, its limitations, and how it compares to Story…
The Indie Press Revolution: How Small Publishers Are Fighting Back
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 …
ARC Platform Comparison 2026: NetGalley vs. Edelweiss+ vs. StoryOrigin vs. BookFunnel vs. Prolific Works
A definitive, table-heavy comparison of every major ARC and reader magnet platform available to indie authors in 2026.
Draft2Digital vs Smashwords 2026: Best Wide Distribution Platform?
Draft2Digital vs Smashwords is the central question for any indie author going wide — meaning publishing their ebooks on retailers beyond Amazon. Both platforms.
Vellum vs Atticus 2026: Which Book Formatting Software Should You Use?
Vellum vs Atticus compared for indie authors in 2026 — price, platform compatibility, ebook and print output quality, templates, and which formatter is worth th…
Edelweiss+ for Authors: The Professional ARC Platform That Most Indie Authors Overlook
Edelweiss+ is the publishing industry's trade-facing ARC and catalog platform, used by over 135,000 librarians, booksellers, and book buyers worldwide.
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