The 2025 Summer/Winter Sale at Smashwords!
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…
5 Things Indie Authors Should Know // EP230
Episode Summary Alessandra Torre joins us to take her experience as a bestselling author and conference organizer to talk about the 5 things indie authors should know. Episode Notes Alessandra Torre is a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 2M…
Launching Your Book Successfully with Preorders
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…
Why Nutrition Matters for Authors // EP229
Episode Summary Roland Denzel joins us to talk about how nutrition can give authors an edge, break through blocks, and write more words. Episode Notes You might know Roland Denzel as a health coach, nutritionist, and restorative exercise specialist, but the truth is…
10 Tips for Self-Published Authors to Get More Book Reviews
As a self-published author, you’ve poured your heart and soul into writing your book. But once it’s out in the world, you face a new challenge: getting reviews. Book reviews serve as social proof that boosts your book’s credibility and helps potential readers decide…
D2D Print: How to Publish a Print Book
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…




















