The Pocket Guide to eBook Layout
Formatting your book for eBook distribution can seem complicated, but there are some best practices that will make things easier. The important thing to remember: Formatting your eBook layout is about giving your readers a good experience, regardless of what device...
The 4 R’s of Ranking a Book with Category Selection
by special guest contributor Tom Corson-Knowles Distribution is everything in the publishing business. If you want more sales, you need more than just distribution—you need better placement. In this week’s post, guest poster Tom Corson-Knowles—international...
When is it time to go wide?
Deciding between exclusivity and wide distribution can be a challenge. Like every other part of your author business, distribution should be handled strategically. You’ll want to look at the goals and needs of your business to determine the best plan—and it’s best not...
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
This year in the US our Thanksgiving holiday falls on Thursday, November 24. In observance of this national holiday, the Draft2Digital offices will close at 5pm Central on November 23 and reopen again at 8am CST on Monday, November 28. The digital stores we work with...
The Surprising Truth About ISBN
At some point, every indie author comes up against the question—do I really need an ISBN? Finding a definitive answer to that is going to be tough, thanks to a plethora of opinions from both professional and hobbyist publishers. Those opinions range from “you must” to...
Define Your Ideal Reader
Every word you write is meant for someone. All writing has a target audience. And the more specific your idea of that someone, the more impact your writing can have. Identifying and defining your ideal reader, then, is an exercise in honing and improving your craft....
