How Does Print on Demand (POD) Work?

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

How to Give Unsolicited Advice

“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?

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.

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

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)

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...
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Kobo Plus now distributes to the UK and the US!

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

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

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

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...
Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – May 23

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – May 23

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...

How to Give Unsolicited Advice

How to Give Unsolicited Advice

“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...

Effective Book Promotions with Written Word Media // EP125

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...

Artificial Intelligence as a Writing Partner // EP124

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...

Making YOUR Content More Accessible // EP123

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...

Visual Story Planning with Plottr // EP122

Episode Summary Cameron Stutter, the creator of Plottr, talks with us about using the planning software to boost your productivity and inspiration as an author. ...

Learning About Indie Author Magazine // EP121

Episode Summary Publisher and digital nomad, Chelle Honiker, discusses what Indie Author Magazine and their Author Tech Summit offer to the author community. ...

Getting to Know International Thriller Writers // EP120

Episode Summary We chat with Kimberley Howe of International Thriller Writers to learn more about the organization, its numerous author programs, and its annual ThrillerFest Conference. [simplecast-embed...

Diving Into the 20Books Phenomenon with Craig Martelle // EP119

Episode Summary Craig joins us to talk about how 20Books has become THE event for indie authors looking to grow their careers and connect with the industry. ...

Reedsy’s Publishing Ecosystem with Ricardo Fayet // EP118

Episode Summary The world of publishing is full of people who can help you on your author journey, and Reedsy is here to connect you to that world. ...

Ask Us Anything About D2D Print! // EP117

Episode Summary Draft2Digital takes questions from our authors to shed light on what they can expect from D2D Print. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPncHdg7A8A Episode Notes Join...

Write Your Book & Crush Your Goals // EP116

Episode Summary Success as an author can often come down to goal-setting, a skill Honorée Corder is all too familiar with. She joins D2D to share her insights on finding your success. [simplecast-embed...

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