Kobo Plus Distribution has Expanded to Latin America!

by | May 1, 2025 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Kobo’s subscriber-based Kobo Plus has grown a lot over the years, and now they are adding Mexico and other Latin American markets to their global distribution. As of May 1, 2025, the current regions Kobo Plus is available in now include Argentina, Australia, Belgium,...
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The Intersection of Craft & Commerce // EP223

by | April 24, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Russell Nohelty of the Author Stack and Wannabe Press joins us to talk about where craft & commerce meet in your author career and how to find both creative and commercial fulfillment with your writing. [simplecast-embed...
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Making the Most of Reader Events // EP222

by | April 18, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Tawdra Kandle joins us to share her insights from her latest column, Smart Marketing for Savvy Authors, where she talks about making the most of your opportunities at reader events and conferences. [simplecast-embed...
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Three Years of Smashwords and Draft2Digital

Three Years of Draft2Digital and Smashwords // EP221

by | April 10, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary It's the three year anniversary of Draft2Digital and Smashwords joining forces. Kris Austin and Mark Coker join Jim to look back on the last three years and forward to our plans to come. [simplecast-embed...
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How to Choose a Premade Book Cover

by | April 8, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

Most authors know that a superb book cover image is critically important. It’s the first impression that your prospective readers will have of you as a professional author and brand. Within a fraction of a second, your cover either draws a reader in or turns them...
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Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – October 31

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – October 31

by | Oct 31, 2023 |

Happy Halloween! We've reached the end of yet another month of Smashwords readers filling their ereaders. We're here to showcase the books that ended the spookiest month strong. Congratulations to our bestsellers from last week! Here is our top fiction for the week!...

Halloween Horrors: D2D’s Top 13 Horror Books

Halloween Horrors: D2D’s Top 13 Horror Books

by | Oct 30, 2023 |

To celebrate the arrival of Halloween, we wanted to showcase the top performers in our spooky genres. This means sharing the top 13 titles across the horror and paranormal genres with D2D and Smashwords. These are the top performers from the last month! They Move...

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – October 24

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – October 24

by | Oct 24, 2023 |

We're back to celebrate more authors who are making their mark on Smashwords readers. Congratulations to our bestsellers from last week! Here is our top fiction for the week! Smashwords Top 25 Bestselling Indie Fiction Books by Units (Sales Period: October 15 –...

The Intersection of Craft & Commerce // EP223

by | April 24, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Russell Nohelty of the Author Stack and Wannabe Press joins us to talk about where craft & commerce meet in your author career and how to find both creative and commercial fulfillment with your writing. [simplecast-embed...
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Making the Most of Reader Events // EP222

by | April 18, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Tawdra Kandle joins us to share her insights from her latest column, Smart Marketing for Savvy Authors, where she talks about making the most of your opportunities at reader events and conferences. [simplecast-embed...
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Three Years of Smashwords and Draft2Digital

Three Years of Draft2Digital and Smashwords // EP221

by | April 10, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary It's the three year anniversary of Draft2Digital and Smashwords joining forces. Kris Austin and Mark Coker join Jim to look back on the last three years and forward to our plans to come. [simplecast-embed...
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Aristotle for Novelists

Aristotle for Novelists // EP220

by | April 3, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Douglas Vigliotti joins us on this week's Self Publishing Insiders to reflect on how the philosophical lessons of Aristotle can benefit authors looking to improve in their craft. [simplecast-embed...
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Inside Draft2Digital's Tools and Services

Inside Draft2Digital’s Tools and Services // EP219

by | March 27, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary The D2D team is here to talk through some of our popular and lesser known tools, and answer questions you might have about the services D2D provides. ...
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Writing Better, Faster with Becca Syme

Writing Better, Faster with Becca Syme // EP218

by | March 20, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Becca Syme, Author coach and founder of The Better-Faster Academy, has individually coached more than 5000 authors at all levels. Becca joins us to help you get past whatever's keeping you from writing better faster stories. [simplecast-embed...
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Utilizing Your Time & Talent to Stand Out

Utilizing Your Time & Talent to Stand Out // EP217

by | March 13, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary O'Cyrus joins us to talk about how writers can be using their time and talents to build a better author career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ZCMkk01RI Episode...
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Page Turner Pacing Strategy // EP216

by | March 7, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Ines Johnson completed a Kickstarter for Page Turner Pacing, an experience designed to help authors write bingeable books readers can’t put down, and she joins us to share some tips on crafting a well-paced story. [simplecast-embed...
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Industry Trends with Jane Friedman // EP215

by | February 28, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Jane Friedman has spent 25 years working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Jane joins us to share her insights on the latest industry trends with her understanding of writing as a business....
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Influencer Marketing and Book Promotions with Fable // EP214

by | February 21, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Margaux Weisman of Fable is building a premier platform for authors to work with creators to take advantage of influencer marketing to get their book in front of new readers. [simplecast-embed...
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