Self-Publishing

When do you decide that it’s time to pursue Plan B? Taking stock of these considerations will bring you that much closer to knowing.

Two experts discuss how the strategy of going wide—selling through multiple retailers—may yield increased and more sustainable income.

BookLife Elite is a program for self-published titles that have been deemed by Publishers Weekly reviewers to be of the highest quality.

The Book Designer website has been a trusted and reliable resource for many years in the writing and publishing community

Bo Sacks, a magazine industry expert, says the first half of 2021 will look like the end of 2020—eventually we’ll see The Roaring Twenties.

Whether you’re an audiobook producer, a publisher or an author, here’s a breakdown of the rights needed to bring an audiobook to market.

Ebook pre-orders can be a great tool for KDP authors, but it might not be right for everyone—especially those without an established audience.

Though registration with the Copyright Office is no longer required for protection, there are still many reasons why it’s important.

Scott Dickey of Podium discusses working with Audible, coordinating ebook and audiobook releases, and producing entire series.

Those distributing their ebooks through Kobo Writing Life will find a new option available for library distribution through OverDrive.

Ebook distributor PublishDrive—which attracts self-publishing genre fiction authors—posted detailed report on springtime sales during COVID.

Findaway’s 2019 Headphone report presents a year of audiobook sales data from self-published authors and small publishers.

And even if you do offer a creative and enticing online event, it’s hard to sell when so much content right now is available for free.

With many book-marketing plans now upended, the entirety of the publishing community has turned its eye toward online events.

Because an anthology includes many authors, it can connect to the fan bases of all those authors and ultimately be greater than the sum of its parts.

The distributor now holds the distinction of being the first service for self-published authors that can distribute all three major book formats.

Everything authors need to know about the audiobook market, including retailers, distributors, and payments.

As part of its annual release of its financials, Amazon announced that it paid over $300 million to self-publishing authors

The increase in self-published titles brings increased demand for professional book reviews—written by established industry review outlets.

Bowker announced an increase last year in self-published titles, but revised figures may show a soft market.

Amazon is the market leader in terms of providing self-publishing services and distribution. Last year, they held 85 percent of the market.

Imprints aren't just for big publishers; any self-publishing author can invent an imprint under which to operate. In this guest post, consultant and author David Wogahn explains the many ways that an imprint can help your branding and marketing.

Libraries represent a valuable opportunity for a book discoverability and sales, but librarians may not know your book exists without marketing outreach.

The Indie Author Project identifies the best self-published fiction by state; thirteen states participate so far. This year's national winner is Ran Walker.

The SELF-e program is mainly a library marketing vehicle for indie authors, but new possibilities for payment have arrived