The 2025 Summer/Winter Sale at Smashwords!

by | June 17, 2025 | Announcements | 0 Comments

The 17th Annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is right around the corner! Whether you’re enjoying the Northern Hemisphere heat or you’re bundling up in the Southern Hemisphere, our annual sale is a great time to promote your books! You can enroll your books in this...
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Launching Your Book Successfully with Preorders

by | June 5, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

Preorders are one of the most effective and, surprisingly, most underutilized tools in an indie author’s toolbox. In a January 2024 D2D blog post, Mark Coker, D2D’s Chief Strategy Officer and former Smashwords CEO, shared striking sales data about ebooks published...
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Why Nutrition Matters for Authors

Why Nutrition Matters for Authors // EP229

by | June 5, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Roland Denzel joins us to talk about how nutrition can give authors an edge, break through blocks, and write more words. https://www.youtube.com/live/GkpMD7eiIzk...
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D2D Print: How to Publish a Print Book

by | May 30, 2025 | D2D Print, Features & Walk-Thrus | 0 Comments

Are you ready to hold your story in your hands? Publishing a print book is a truly rewarding experience, and Draft2Digital makes it easy for every author. Whether you've already launched an ebook or you're starting fresh with your print edition, our streamlined...
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The Importance of Writing with Themes // EP228

by | May 29, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Robert J. Sawyer joins us to talk about how the sci fi industry has changed over the years, and how to use themes to craft a story readers will connect with. ...
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How to FINISH Writing Your Book

How to FINISH Writing Your Book

by | Jul 27, 2020 |

"What's the biggest obstacle to finishing your book?" When the question was posed recently on a Facebook forum, it got the usual answers: Not enough free time, too many family obligations, too many job responsibilities. And then there was the more smart-aleck...

Why Nutrition Matters for Authors

Why Nutrition Matters for Authors // EP229

by | June 5, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Roland Denzel joins us to talk about how nutrition can give authors an edge, break through blocks, and write more words. https://www.youtube.com/live/GkpMD7eiIzk...
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The Importance of Writing with Themes // EP228

by | May 29, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Robert J. Sawyer joins us to talk about how the sci fi industry has changed over the years, and how to use themes to craft a story readers will connect with. ...
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Book Bibles & Story Structure with Storysnap // EP227

by | May 22, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Cameron Sutter joins us to talk about Storysnap, a tool he designed to help authors create story bibles and streamline their creative process. ...
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Curating Your Community of Superfans // EP226

by | May 15, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Rachel Rener, writer of modern romantasy and voice Tana the tiefling on the DnD podcast, Of Dice and Friends chats with Mark about finding your superfans and creating a community as an author and creator. [simplecast-embed...
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Ask Draft2Digital Anything (April 2025) // EP225

by | May 8, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary The D2D Team is back to answer viewer questions, so tune in to hear the questions on the minds of your fellow authors hosted by Jim and Mark, who always have the answers! [simplecast-embed...
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Virtual Author Assistants with Kevin Tumlinson // EP224

by | May 1, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary Kevin Tumlinson makes his triumphant return to Self Publishing Insiders! Kevin returns to talk to Jim about Author Anchor and his work helping authors get the most out of virtual author assistants. [simplecast-embed...
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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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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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