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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....

Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Publishing // EP144

by Lexi Greene | Oct 5, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary As a veteran of publishing, Kerrie Flanagan shares the lessons she learned over a 25 year career as an author. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ThUJfvOhfg Episode...

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – October 3

by Lexi Greene | Oct 3, 2023 | Bestsellers

Welcome to the spookiest month of the year! Before we get into the full pre-Halloween swing, let's highlight the Smashwords authors who ended September strong and made it to our bestseller list. Congratulations to our newest series of top selling authors and books!...

Book Marketing: What Works? Ask Us Anything! // EP143

by Lexi Greene | Sep 28, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary The team comes together to answer questions about every author's favorite challenge: marketing their books! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw8mHVGb9ls Episode Notes...

Smashwords Bestsellers of the Week – September 26

by Lexi Greene | Sep 26, 2023 | Bestsellers

We love seeing new titles on our Smashwords bestseller list, which is why we love weeks like this where a mix of new and returning authors claimed their spot. Congratulations to our newest series of top selling authors and books! Great work from our top fiction...

Book Awards for Indie Authors // EP142

by Lexi Greene | Sep 21, 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast

Episode Summary Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro is here to help you navigate the opportunities and pitfalls of the indie award landscape. ...

Make a Good First Impression with Cover Design

by Lexi Greene | Sep 20, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset

A good first impression can set the tone in an interaction with a new person. In the world of publishing, this lesson is just as important for books trying to catch a reader’s eye in an ever-growing market. There are different ways a book can win over a reader once...