Draft2Digital expands international print support
Draft2Digital has improved the ability for its authors outside the US to order author copies of their books without paying high shipping fees.
Self-Publishing
Be aware: scam solicitations see an uptick
As self-publishing has proliferated, indie authors have increasingly become the target of illegitimate and fraudulent solicitations.
An update on the 979 ISBN situation
In our last issue, we raised a red flag for self-published authors using 979 ISBNs who might experience trouble selling print editions via Amazon.
Do you have ISBNs starting with 979? Pay attention.
Self-publishing authors who sell books via Ingram with a newer ISBN might have problems if those books are ordered by Amazon (via Ingram).
Author Brandon Sanderson raises $15 million in one day for his four “secret novels”
The bestselling SFF author launched a Kickstarter campaign that has already become the second-most-funded Kickstarter of all time.
UK author unions to investigate pay-for-play publishers
A British survey aims to learn more about “contributory” publishing, where the author pays for publication.
Indie Author Marketing Strategies in 2021
Two experts discuss how the strategy of going wide—selling through multiple retailers—may yield increased and more sustainable income.
Barnes & Noble Press offers 70 percent flat rate royalty for all ebook sales
For authors who self-publish through Barnes & Noble Press, the retailer updated its terms to be more attractive than what Amazon offers.
This Studio Turns Successful Self-Published Novels into Hit Audiobooks
Scott Dickey of Podium discusses working with Audible, coordinating ebook and audiobook releases, and producing entire series.
A New Sales Tracking Tool for Self-Published Authors
Amazon KDP’s reporting interface isn’t exactly user friendly (it only actively shows 90 days’ worth of ebook sales), and any author with multiple titles in multiple formats has probably sought an easier method of analyzing sales trends.