by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 2, 2017 | Author Essentials, Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Knowledge Base
With Draft2Digital adding OverDrive as one of its eBook distribution platforms, indie authors have a new and easy way to get their books into more than 38,000 public, corporate, and school libraries, in 40+ countries worldwide. We’d shout about it, but we don’t want...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 1, 2017 | Announcements, Press Release
UPDATE: To best utilize services like OverDrive, learn a few best practices for listing with libraries in this post! One of the most frequent questions we hear from D2D authors is, “How can I get my books into libraries?” We’re pleased to announce that, starting...
by Kevin Tumlinson | May 25, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Knowledge Base
First—congratulations! It’s taken late nights, sacrifices, head-pounding moments of writer’s block, and more than a few cups of coffee (or something stronger). But you did it! From here, you have a lot of options in front of you, from deciding between self-publishing...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 15, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
Last time we talked about three very important bits of overhead that are essentially unavoidable in the author business. They may seem basic, but it turns out they’re a bit more complex than most authors imagine. This week we’re going to look at the scams and...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Nov 30, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset
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...