How to Spot Indie Author Publishing Scams (Part 2)
Welcome back! Unfortunately, the list of scams designed to snare self-published authors is so long that we had to make this post a two-parter. (If you missed Part 1, check it out here.) Overpriced services These can be tricky to spot. Services for self-published...
Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – June 6
We've made it to the summer months! Readers on the Smashwords store are loading their tablets with new ebooks to take with them to the beach and on vacation. If you're one of this week's bestsellers, be sure to thank your readers! This week, we are once again bringing...
Spilling Tea — Rumor has it You Should Diversify Your Writing Income
When I was in my mid-twenties I went to hang out with a classmate from college. At the time he worked for Unilever—a multinational consumer goods company that owns a lot of the brands you’re probably familiar with. Dove, Hellmann’s, and Ben & Jerry’s are all...
Subscription Based Reading Services – Ask Us Anything! // EP126
Episode Summary Tara, Kevin, and Jim lead a discussion on subscription services. We answer questions from our viewers about what they offer readers, how they benefit authors, and how authors can get the most out of subscription platforms. [simplecast-embed...
How to Spot Indie Author Publishing Scams (Part 1)
Stop me if this sounds familiar: as a child, you submit a poem to a national anthology publication. Lo and behold, your poem is accepted! Celebration ensues. You must be a prodigy! Your supportive parents obligingly pay the $50 to purchase the hefty tome, all for the...
Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – May 30
Draft2Digital may have taken a long weekend, but we aren't resting on our laurels. We are back to highlight the authors who have been putting in work at our Smashwords store. If you're one of this week's bestsellers, be sure to thank your readers! This week, we've...
