Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
In this conversation, Nick Thacker shares his journey as an author and his role at Draft2Digital, discussing distributing your book to multiple retailers. He explains the services offered by Draft2Digital, including royalties, payments, and the ease of getting books into various retailers. The conversation also covers the significance of book covers, common mistakes authors make in cover design, and the upcoming launch of a new platform for self-publishing book covers. Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding genre expectations and not letting recommendations become roadblocks for authors.
Chapters
00:00 Nick's Journey in Publishing
04:45 Understanding Draft2Digital
14:02 Navigating Book Signings and Retailers
22:57 Royalties and Payments Explained
31:46 Self-Publishing Book Covers
43:58 Common Mistakes in Book Cover Design
In this conversation, Nick Thacker shares his journey as an author and his role at Draft2Digital, discussing distributing your book to multiple retailers. He explains the services offered by Draft2Digital, including royalties, payments, and the ease of getting books into various retailers. The conversation also covers the significance of book covers, common mistakes authors make in cover design, and the upcoming launch of a new platform for self-publishing book covers. Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding genre expectations and not letting recommendations become roadblocks for authors.
Chapters
00:00 Nick's Journey in Publishing
04:45 Understanding Draft2Digital
14:02 Navigating Book Signings and Retailers
22:57 Royalties and Payments Explained
31:46 Self-Publishing Book Covers
43:58 Common Mistakes in Book Cover Design
