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Draft2Digital’s 2024 Year in Review

by Jim Azevedo | January 24, 2025 | Year in Review | 0 Comments

We don’t know about you, but if the first three weeks of the new year are any indication, 2025 is off to a rip-roaring start! The best part of working at Draft2Digital is that we get to serve you, the indie author community, and do our part to help you get your books...

The Smashwords End of Year Sale 2024!

by Lexi Greene | December 2, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Enroll now in the 8th Annual Smashwords End of Year Sale 2024! It’s hard to believe, but it’s been two years since Draft2Digital began distributing ebooks into the Smashwords store. Since then, every Smashwords sale has gotten bigger and better. Let’s break records...

Holidays are here! 2024 Holiday Publishing Deadlines

by Lexi Greene | November 26, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Christmas and the New Year are creeping up on us and we wanted to give you an early warning that the 2024 holiday season will affect publishing times. Submit your requests no later than December 9 to make sure they will be live by Christmas. This includes new books...

D2D Thanksgiving 2024 Holiday Hours

by Lexi Greene | November 19, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

In observance of this US holiday, the Draft2Digital offices will close at 5pm CST on Wednesday, November 27 and reopen at 8am CST on Monday, December 2. The digital stores we work with will operate on a very similar schedule, so you’ll want to plan releases...

We Will See You At Author Nation 2024!

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre | October 4, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

If you're at Author Nation be sure to look for us. Several members of the Draft2Digital team will be at Author Nation 2024 in Vegas in November 2024. But, you might be asking: "What IS Author Nation?" Do you mean besides it being the largest indie author conference in...

A Celebration of Reading! This Week!

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre | September 25, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Join EveryLibrary Live! During Banned Books Week 2024 for a Celebration of Reading and Libraries Featuring 45+ Authors, First Amendment Experts, and Publishing Insiders September 22-27, 2024 | Online | Free to Attend EveryLibrary, the national political action...

2024 AI Training Survey Results

by Kris Austin | September 17, 2024 | Industry Insight | 0 Comments

D2D’s survey results and conclusions are contained within. Significant AI reforms are needed to earn publishing community trust.

How to Become a Successful Author: The Eight Levels of Author Success

by NickThacker | August 21, 2024 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

Each writer’s journey is unique, a path punctuated with challenges, discoveries, and revelations. However, like any adventure, there are distinct milestones that most authors strive to achieve on their road to becoming successful authors. This framework isn't a...

How to Self-Publish a Book Without Overhead

by Courtney Damji | August 19, 2024 | Author Essentials, Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

The rise of self-publishing platforms has made it easier than ever before for people to write a book. Writers can bypass traditional gatekeepers and bring their stories directly to readers. You might be thinking of the costs associated with publishing—editing, design,...

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book?

by Courtney Damji | July 31, 2024 | Author How-To & Mindset | 0 Comments

Self-publishing should never break the bank. While it's possible to invest thousands of dollars to publish a book—or get scammed into spending thousands more by fraudulent vanity presses—it’s equally feasible to produce high-quality work on a shoestring budget....

Smashwords Bestselling Indie Authors of the Week – March 30, 2024

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre | Apr 2, 2024 | Bestsellers

(The Top Titles on our Bestseller list include sales from combined data imports from all retail and library channels that are published through Draft2Digital and Smashwords. This list represents sales from March 24, 2024 through March 30, 2024) Congratulations to our...

Publish with Confidence with ProWritingAid // EP168

by Lexi Greene | Mar 28, 2024 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progress so they can publish with confidence. [simplecast-embed...

Smashwords Bestselling Indie Authors of the Week – March 23, 2024

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre | Mar 26, 2024 | Bestsellers

(The Top Titles on our Bestseller list include sales from combined data imports from all retail and library channels that are published through Draft2Digital and Smashwords. This list represents sales from March 17, 2024 through March 23, 2024) Congratulations to our...

Live from Superstars Writing Seminars // EP167

by Lexi Greene | Mar 21, 2024 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary Originally recorded live from the Superstars Writing Seminars, Mark shares some experiences from his time at author conferences, along with some tips and trips for first timers. [simplecast-embed...

Smashwords Bestselling Indie Authors of the Week – March 16, 2024

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre | Mar 19, 2024 | Bestsellers

(The Top Titles on our Bestseller list include sales from combined data imports from all retail and library channels that are published through Draft2Digital and Smashwords. This list represents sales from March 10, 2024 through March 16, 2024) Congratulations to our...

Story Editing with Fictionary // EP166

by Lexi Greene | Mar 14, 2024 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary We welcome Kristina Stanley, founder and CEO of Fictionary, back to the show to discuss their new innovative tool designed to help authors hone their craft and self-edit more effectively. [simplecast-embed...