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How Does Print on Demand (POD) Work?

by Sarah Kuiken | May 24, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset, D2D Print | 0 Comments

If you’ve been surfing the indie author channels for long, you’ve probably heard about Print on Demand (POD) services like D2D Print. But what exactly is Print on Demand, and how does it work for self-published authors? In a world where most readers still reach for a...

How to Give Unsolicited Advice

by Kevin Tumlinson | May 15, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

“So now it’s mean spirited to tell a writer they should get an editor?” The question is a good one, because really, we’ve been telling authors for a long while that they need to have an editor, if they can afford one. Or at least get someone you can trust to give your...

Beta Readers vs. ARC Readers: What’s the Difference?

by Sarah Kuiken | May 10, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard more than once that beta readers and/or ARC readers are critical to the self-publishing process. Adding to the confusion, you may hear talk of using alpha readers too. What’s the difference between all these reader types? Do you need beta...

Getting into Print is a Key to Author Success

Digital-only publishers may be missing out on 86% of the potential readership for their books.

by Kevin Tumlinson | May 2, 2023 | D2D Print, Features & Walk-Thrus | 0 Comments

True, print on demand isn’t new. You have a lot of options for getting your books onto the printed page. What we discovered, as we researched how POD works and what authors go through, is that the whole process can be both expensive and complicated for authors. Setup...

SMASHWORDS COUPONS LET YOU PROMOTE ANY OR ALL OF YOUR EBOOKS ON YOUR OWN TERMS

by Kevin Tumlinson | April 25, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

The Smashwords Store is your store—a marketplace for Ebooks that allows you to not only get the highest royalty from any retailer, but to also control the entire process of promoting your Ebooks to readers. And that experience is only getting better with time, as we...

Should Indie Authors Self-Publish to Print? (Part 1)

by Sarah Kuiken | April 11, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset, D2D Print | 0 Comments

World Book Day is coming up on April 23. For many readers around the globe, that still means finding a print book, a cozy place to read, and a few solitary moments to enjoy both. That’s not to diminish the popularity of audiobooks and ebooks, of course. Both are still...

Kobo Plus now distributes to the UK and the US!

by Kevin Tumlinson | April 6, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

The success of Kobo’s subscriber-based Kobo Plus just keeps opening new doors for authors and their books. What started in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada expanded quickly to include Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, and Portugal. Now, Kobo Plus is...

Start Your Indie Author Podcast in 7 Simple Steps

by Sarah Kuiken | April 4, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

According to research recently published by Demand Sage, there are 464.7 million podcast listeners globally as of 2023. If you think the market is saturated by now, think again; estimates indicate there will be around 504.9 million listeners by the end of 2024. ...

Your Top D2D Print Questions—Answered! Part 2

by Lexi Greene | March 28, 2023 | D2D Print, Knowledge Base | 0 Comments

Last week, we answered some of the commonly asked questions our authors ask about D2D Print. We aren’t done yet, either! Our support team has been helping authors get a handle on print-on-demand for years. We know the questions you may want to ask about D2D Print, so...

Your Top D2D Print Questions—Answered! Part 1

by Lexi Greene | March 21, 2023 | D2D Print, Knowledge Base | 0 Comments

The world of print publishing can be daunting for indie authors trying to do everything on their own. Draft2Digital created D2D Print to be a print-on-demand option for authors looking to publish with the support of a team behind them. Print should be accessible, not...

Effective Book Promotions with Written Word Media // EP125

by Lexi Greene | May 25, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary We all want to reach more readers and make our books stand out. Written Word Media's Clayton Noblit is here to talk about how to help your readers discover you with book promotions. [simplecast-embed...

How Does Print on Demand (POD) Work?

by Sarah Kuiken | May 24, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset, D2D Print

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – May 23

by Lexi Greene | May 23, 2023 | Bestsellers

Draft2Digital's mission has always been to give authors the tools to create their own success. Now that Draft2Digital and Smashwords authors have access to the D2D-owned Smashwords store, we can better highlight the success of our bestsellers. With the help of our...

Artificial Intelligence as a Writing Partner // EP124

by Lexi Greene | May 18, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence in publishing, but today we're talking to Elizabeth Ann West of Sudowrite on how authors can benefit from an AI writing partner. [simplecast-embed...

How to Give Unsolicited Advice

by Kevin Tumlinson | May 15, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset

Making YOUR Content More Accessible // EP123

by Lexi Greene | May 11, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary If you want your stories to reach as many readers as possible, they should be accessible to those potential readers. This week, we talk about how you can be sure you're making Content for Everyone. [simplecast-embed...