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How to Think Like a Cartoonist Draft2Digital 2024-03-08 | Today we celebrate humor and creativity with accomplished author and cartoonist, Leigh Rubin. An author of more than 20 books, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Leigh's internationally syndicated cartoon, Rubes®, which is distributed by Creators Syndicate to hundreds of newspapers and media outlets worldwide. His work has been featured in film, television, and advertising. In 2018 Leigh began serving at Rochester Institute of Technology as the college's first Cartoonist-in-Residence. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Self Publishing Lesbian Fiction with Elizabeth Andre Draft2Digital 2024-03-08 | An award-winning writer and former newspaper reporter, Elizabeth Andre currently writes cozy paranormal mystery, science fiction, young adult and lesbian romance. Elizabeth began publishing lesbian fiction in 2014 and joins us today to discuss why self-publishing is such a great option for the genre. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Book Marketing and Launch Plans Draft2Digital 2024-03-01 | Publishing and distributing your self-published books is the easy part. Reaching readers is still the challenge. Today we speak with Stephanie Chandler, the founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. Stephanie began building her email newsletter list and experimenting with self-publishing before D2D or even Smashwords existed! If you're interested in how to successfully market and launch your next book, regardless of genre, this is the episode for you! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
How to Publish with Confidence with ProWritingAid Draft2Digital 2024-02-23 | Have you ever watched a master at work? The best carpenters, musicians, chefs--and even authors--just seem to have a different way using their tools than the rest of us mere mortals. Fortunately for authors, ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progress so they can publish with confidence. Today we dig into ProWritingAid with company founder Chris Banks. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
How to Celebrate Read An Ebook Week! Draft2Digital 2024-02-16 | There's National Hot Dog Day. National Cat Day. National Drummer Day. Even National Hair Day. But ebooks get an entire week to celebrate! That's right, Read An Ebook Week is coming March 3-9. Since 2004, Read An Ebook Week has celebrated the goodness of ebooks, the authors who write them and the readers who love them. It just so happens that the world's friendliest indie author bookstore, the Smashwords store, is holding its 15th Annual Read An Ebook Week sale at the same time. Join our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Mark Coker to learn more about the history of the week and strategies to sell more books. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Tales from the Conference: Live from Superstars Writing Seminars Draft2Digital 2024-02-09 | Conferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as they attend the renowned Superstars Writing Seminars event in Colorado Springs. Knowing these guys, they're likely to grab some surprise author guests to join us. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Story Editing with Fictionary and Generative AI Draft2Digital 2024-02-02 | Bestselling books have well-structured plots, compelling characters, and engaging settings that tell a great story. The other element bestselling books have in common is masterful editing. Today we welcome Kristina Stanley back to the show. An award-winning author and fiction editor, Kristina is also the founder and CEO of Fictionary, an innovative tool that's designed to help authors hone their craft and self-edit more effectively. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
From Traditional to Indie Publishing with Jeaniene Frost | Self Publishing Insiders 165 Draft2Digital 2024-01-26 | Rescheduled from December 14th, 2023 to January 25, 2024. Jeaniene Frost is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance. She's known for the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series, the Night Rebel series, and the Broken Destiny series. Today we'll talk about Jeaniene's latest work, Both Feet in the Grave, and her decision to self-publish after over a dozen years as a traditionally published author. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
USA Todays Best-Selling Booklist is Back! | Self Publishing Insiders 164 Draft2Digital 2024-01-19 | If you're curious about how the revamped USA Today Best-Seller Booklist works, or why it went on hiatus, or why the renewed focus on indie bookstores, this is the episode for you. Erik Bursch, the SVP of Consumer Product and Engineering at Gannett/USA Today, joins us live to give the inside scoop and answer your questions. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
2024 All Star Publishing Predictions | Self Publishing Insiders 159 Draft2Digital 2024-01-11 | We've assembled a dream team of industry luminaries to unravel the key trends and issues that will shape publishing in 2024 and likely impact your author business. Join us as we welcome Mark Coker, chief strategy officer, D2D; Jane Friedman, founder & editor of publishing newsletter The Hot Sheet; Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn Podcast; Dale Roberts of the Self Publishing with Dale Podcast; and Orna Ross, co-founder and director of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Networking With Creatives Through Scribble | Self Publishing Insiders 163 Draft2Digital 2024-01-05 | Have you ever wished you could connect with other like-minded, creative people to share your ideas or ask questions without fear of judgement or humiliation? Enter Torrey C. Butler of Scribble. An award-winning author, Torrey launched the Scribble app as a safe space where authors can express their ideas, understand where to start, and ultimately work toward publishing their work. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Draft2Digitals 2023 Year in Review | Self Publishing Insiders 158 Draft2Digital 2023-12-29 | Did you catch all the news coming out of the D2D camp in 2023? There was a lot to take in: New distribution partnerships, another acquisition, and some pretty nifty milestones to name just a few. We'll recap the year for you and answer all your questions. Join us! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
How to Write a Howling Good Story with Wulf Moon | Self Publishing Insiders 162 Draft2Digital 2023-12-22 | Wulf Moon has been called the guru of aspiring writers. His award-winning Super Secrets of Writing have helped countless writers launch careers, become #1 bestsellers in top fiction categories, and win coveted international awards. Now, all of these transformational secrets have been captured in his latest nonfiction book, How to Write a Howling Good Story. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
The Magic Behind Chenoweth Press | Self Publishing Insiders 161 Draft2Digital 2023-12-15 | David Sherrer is the marketing director and the "husband half" of the remarkable wife-and-husband publishing team at Chenoweth Press. David's wife Lydia is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy. David manages the marketing and fulfillment of physical sales as well as sales at various conventions. David is also a game designer and created created a unique card game based on his wife's book series. Today we'll discuss the magic behind this wife & husband publishing team. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
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Sell More Books with Smashwords Sales! | Self Publishing Insiders 160 Draft2Digital 2023-12-08 | Did you know the Smashwords store pays indie authors the industry's highest royalties? Did you the Smashwords store is about to celebrate its 7th consecutive year of sales growth? And did you know the upcoming 7th Annual Smashwords End of Year Sale is bound to be a record breaker? Join us as Mark Coker and Mark Lefebvre explain how YOU can use this sale to reach new readers and sell more books. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Joy & Balance in Your Author Journey | Self Publishing Insiders 157 Draft2Digital 2023-12-01 | "Writing books is easy!" said no one, ever. In today's world of a 24-hour news cycle, non-stop distractions, career and family obligations, is maintaining a sense of joy and balance even realistic? Enter Sarra Cannon. Sarra's the author of 28 YA and NA novels, with over a million books sold. As the host of the wildly popular Heart Breathings YouTube channel, she's also passionate about sharing her journey when it comes to productivity while keeping joy at the center. In today's chat, we'll dig into Sarra's ten ways to reclaim your joy. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
10 Things You May Not Know About D2D | Self Publishing Insiders 156 Draft2Digital 2023-11-24 | It's not uncommon for long-time Draft2Digital authors to tell us that they just learned about a feature we've been offering for years. We aim to put an end to that, and we guarantee you'll learn something new! Our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre dives deep, on Thanksgiving no less, to reveal useful D2D features you may not know are at your fingertips. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Author Nation | Self Publishing Insiders 155 Draft2Digital 2023-11-17 | Author Nation represents the evolution, and future, of indie author conferences. Carrying the torch from 20Books Vegas, long regarded as the premier indie author event, Author Nation promises to take the indie author learning experience to the next level. And who better to have on board than Chelle Honiker, the publisher of Indie Author Magazine and now program manager at Author Nation. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
WEBINAR: How to Use D2D Preorders Draft2Digital 2023-11-10 | Preorders are an effective book launch marketing tool used by many bestselling authors. During this pre-recorded webinar, we'll not only show you how to set up a D2D Preorder, we'll also cover: What a preorder is and how they work; How to incorporate preorder planning into your publishing calendar; Preorder strategies to help make your next book launch more effective. Although this is a pre-recorded discussion, D2D team members will be right there with you in the comments, live, ready to answer just about anything. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
YouTube for Authors with M.K. Williams | Self Publishing Insiders 154 Draft2Digital 2023-11-03 | Have you ever wondered how some YouTube channels just seem to pop? And why do some YouTube hosts seem to have the "it" factor, while authors just seem sort of, well, "meh." Today we'll chat with author and self-publishing coach M.K. Williams about her publishing journey--and how she made YouTube work for her (and others!). //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Embracing AI to Turbocharge Productivity | Self Publishing Insiders 153 Draft2Digital 2023-10-27 | A book marketer since 2007, Elizabeth Ann West started her own author education school in 2018. She has since helped hundreds of authors from a variety of genres publish more profitably. Today Elizabeth is the CEO of the Future Fiction Academy. Join us as we discuss how embracing technology, and AI in particular, can help authors turbocharge their productivity. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Ask Us Anything! October 2023 | Self Publishing Insiders 152 Draft2Digital 2023-10-20 | From time to time D2D hosts an "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) episode where YOU get to run the show. Lately we've been hosting AUAs centered around specific topics like book marketing, or D2D Print, or Wide for the Win strategies. This time we're opening it up to all topics. So if you've got a burning question for us, now's the time! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Kevin Tumlinson Has Left the Building Draft2Digital 2023-10-16 | We bid farewell to our colleague and old friend, Kevin Tumlinson, as he departs from Draft2Digital and onto his next big adventure.If you didn't catch Kevin's last livestream with D2D, we wanted to share Kevin's farewell message to our longtime viewers.Best of luck with your future endeavors, Kevin! You'll be missed!//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: books2read.comMake sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
The Future of Publishing | Self Publishing Insiders 151 Draft2Digital 2023-10-13 | Monica Leonelle is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her book publishing and business expertise at TheWorldNeedsYourPassion.com. Her nonfiction books have sold over 70,000 copies and helped thousands of writers write faster, become better storytellers, and find their way to success with wide and direct sales. Today we'll discuss the future of publishing and where Wide fits in. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Novelists, Inc. 2023 Conference Recap | Self Publishing Insiders 150 Draft2Digital 2023-10-06 | The annual Novelists, Inc. (NINC) conference is a unique experience that brings together multi-published, professional authors who publish traditionally, independently, or both. Conference speakers are handpicked from the upper echelons of the industry, and networking opportunities are unmatched. Join D2D and fellow industry luminaries and conference organizers as we recap what we learned at this year's event and discuss the value of networking with your peers. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
How to Build World Class Author Websites | Self Publishing Insiders 149 Draft2Digital 2023-09-29 | Stu Grant has been working in the publishing industry for over 8 years- largely with the team at Self Publishing Formula and is currently the highest rated Author Website designer on Reedsy (maybe even the world!) with his company Digital Authors Toolkit. Curious about what makes an author website world class? Tune in to find out. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Wide for the Win with Mark & Megan | Self Publishing Insiders 148 Draft2Digital 2023-09-22 | Draft2Digital's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre, the man who literally wrote the book on distributing your books Wide for the Win, and Megan Spann, our queen of promotions, will be on hand to talk strategy and answer your questions. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Dynamic Data Tracking via ScribeCount | Self Publishing Insiders 147 Draft2Digital 2023-09-15 | It's tough to keep track of your sales data if you publish wide, not to mention all the other info you need to keep tabs on for your publishing business. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a single reporting service that covered multiple platforms AND displayed all your data in one dynamic dashboard? Enter ScribeCount. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
The Art of Building Author Community | Self Publishing Insiders 146 Draft2Digital 2023-09-08 | Jessie Kwak is an author, business book ghostwriter, and the mastermind behind the Author Alchemy Summit in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we dive deep into why having a supportive author community is one of the most powerful things an author can cultivate. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Overcoming Author Hurdles with Daniel Willcocks | Self Publishing Insiders 145 Draft2Digital 2023-09-01 | Daniel Willcocks is an international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, author coach, speaker, and website designer. We'll discuss how to create a healthy, sustainable writing career, leaning into how to get over your biggest writing hurdles to become the author you've always dreamed of becoming. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
25 Years of Publishing - Lessons Learned | Self Publishing Insiders 144 Draft2Digital 2023-08-25 | Kerrie Flanagan is a highly accomplished author, writing consultant, and instructor known for her expertise in the publishing industry. With 25 years of experience, she has established herself as a respected figure in the writing community. If you want to learn firsthand from someone who's been there and done that, be sure to tune in and ask your questions! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Book Marketing: What Works? Ask Us Anything! | Self Publishing Insiders 143 Draft2Digital 2023-08-18 | Some say marketing is an art. Others say it’s a science. One thing is clear: Everyone has an opinion on what works and what doesn’t. The thing is, what works for one author may not work for another. Join us as we sift through the dirt and expose the true marketing gems. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Book Awards for Indie Authors with Hannah Jacobson | Self Publishing Insiders 142 Draft2Digital 2023-08-11 | Hannah Jacobson is the founder of Book Award Pro, the company that expertly matches modern authors with awards, reviews, and story marketing for their books. If you've ever researched the book award landscape, you know there are myriad opportunities--and pitfalls. Join us as we speak with Hannah to navigate through all of it. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Understanding Copyright with Barbara Ingrassia | Self Publishing Insiders 141 Draft2Digital 2023-08-04 | Barbara Ingrassia has a passion for raising awareness about the role of copyright. Basic copyright knowledge is a necessity to protect yourself both during the book creation process, but also after the book has been published. Today we'll learn about basic copyright pointers for indie authors and publishers, we'll talk about how AI is impacting creators, and we'll hear why Barbara asserts that Copyright Literacy is a must-have 21st Century Life Skill. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
D2D Acquires SelfPubBookCovers.com: Ask Us Anything! | Self Publishing Insiders 140 Draft2Digital 2023-08-03 | Draft2Digital is on a mission to lessen the time, cost and complexity of indie publishing. So when we learned of an opportunity to acquire SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), we jumped on it. SPBC has one of the largest collections of one-of-a-kind, premade book cover designs. Whether you're an indie author or a professional book cover designer, tune in to learn what this news means to YOU. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com
How to Avoid Author Scams with Victoria Strauss | Self Publishing Insiders 139 Draft2Digital 2023-07-28 | Scammers. They're everywhere. And they want your money. Many have become very good at looking legitimate, so how do you tell legitimate service providers from those who prey on the hopes and dreams of authors? Victoria Strauss has made it her mission to weed out the bad actors and protect authors through WriterBeware.com. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
WEBINAR: How to Use D2Ds Coupon Manager Tool Draft2Digital 2023-07-27 | One of the most exciting things about the D2D/Smashwords merger is the addition of the Smashwords store to D2D authors, and the addition of useful tools like Coupon Manager. Coupon Manager empowers you to create discount promotions for your readers at Smashwords store any time you like and participate in exciting annual sales like this month's Summer/Winter sale. Tune in to learn how to make Coupon Manager work for YOU! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
D2D + Smashwords Merger Update: Ask Us Anything! | Self Publishing Insiders 138 Draft2Digital 2023-07-21 | A lot has happened since Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords in March 2022. We're getting very close to the final phase our our post merger strategy, which is to bring Smashwords accounts into the D2D system. We're sure you have questions, so we'll have the answers. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
How to Build A Great Author Business | Self Publishing Insiders 137 Draft2Digital 2023-07-14 | Wouldn't it be nice if you had an expert to ask what you can do to increase your profitability? Enter Joe Solari. Joe helps established authors do just that...increase profitability. But how? We'll dive into the details and ask about his 20 elements defining good author marketing. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Indy Author Best Practices to Sell More Books | Self Publishing Insiders 136 Draft2Digital 2023-07-07 | The publishing voyage can be more like a roller coaster--complete with dips, turns and twists--than a stroll in the park. Join us as we welcome back Matty Dalrymple of The Indy Author Podcast to learn how publishing best practices can help indie authors navigate the publishing waters, find more readers and sell more books. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Indie Marketing Success | Self Publishing Insiders 135 Draft2Digital 2023-06-30 | One of the most popular questions we get from authors is: "How do I market my books?" Today we speak with Kerrie Flanagan and Cary Bergeron of Crave Books to learn their tips, tricks & strategies for indie marketing success. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Next Level Wide Publishing with Draft2Digital Draft2Digital 2023-06-24 | Draft2Digital isn't just a distribution platform. It's a set of free tools and resources designed to help you take full control of your indie publishing journey.From free eBook and print book formatting using more than 21 custom templates, to universal book links, collaboration tools, and distribution to more than 16 retail and library channels, the goal with every single feature we develop is to save authors time and money so they can focus on what they love best: writing.In this special presentation as part of Authortube Writing Conference 2023, you'll learn about how you can leverage these tools in the way that works best for you and your writing and publishing goals.AuthorTube Writing Conference (AWC) Website:authortubewritingconference.com2023 AWC Playlist:bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist2023 AWC Feedback Form:bit.ly/AWC_2023_Feedback
AuthorTube Writing Conference 2023 Keynote - Embracing Technology for Success Draft2Digital 2023-06-23 | Keynote talk to kick off the 2023 AuthorTube Writing Conference.Advances in digital publishing during the last 15 years alone have provided authors with more opportunity and options than ever before. And while much of the buzz about AI and other rapid advances of digitally assisted creativity may spin into heated debates, one thing is certain: technology will continue to evolve, and authors must learn to navigate through this incredibly intense and powerful new world. Lefebvre, who has long been inspired by how technology can help move the entire publishing industry forward, will present a realistic and stark—yet optimistic—view of what authors should consider when determining their own paths and the various technological waves they can ride.AuthorTube Writing Conference links:🌐AWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com⏩2023 AWC Playlist: bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist📝2023 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): bit.ly/AWC_2023_FeedbackAll attendees to AWC can get a free-month to Fictionary at: fictionary.co/authortube
Take Your Author Career from Zero to Four Figures | Self Publishing Insiders 134 Draft2Digital 2023-06-23 | In a refreshing departure from all the marketing noise promising get rich quick publishing schemes (ha!), today we'll take a sensible, pragmatic approach to building a successful author career with Paul Austin Ardoin. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
WEBINAR: D2D Print - a walk-thru for Print on Demand (POD) Draft2Digital 2023-06-21 | Print on Demand is a great way to add additional revenue for your books. That’s why we built D2D Print, the easiest, simplest POD service there is! In this webinar you’ll get a straight-talk, easy-on-the ears guided tour of the service, including how to: • Generate a full wraparound cover from your ebook cover • Format your chapter headings to get a perfect, auto-generated Table of Contents • Avoid some common mistakes with your ISBNs • Get your book into print quickly and easily, with support the whole way! And who better to be our guide through the POD waters than Tara Robinett, Director of Operations for D2D! This event is pre-recorded, but you’ll still be able to ask your questions live. We’ll have support in the comments, ready to help.
Self Publishing Industry Insights - Ask Us Anything! | Self Publishing Insiders 133 Draft2Digital 2023-06-16 | Draft2Digital has a unique vantage point in the business that enables us to see emerging trends in the self-publishing industry. We want to share that insight with YOU, to help indie authors and publishers do more to grow their publishing business. Join us as we discuss the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here. Ask us anything! /Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Celebrating Womens Fiction with Paulette Stout | Self Publishing Insiders 132 Draft2Digital 2023-06-09 | Paulette Stout is the award-winning—and fearless—author of fast paced contemporary women’s fiction that tackles social issues often ignored. Join us for a lively discussion of "what is women's fiction" to help celebrate Women's Fiction Day (June 8). //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Hot Industry Trends & What They Mean to YOU | Self Publishing Insiders 131 Draft2Digital 2023-06-02 | Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
Cover Images & Author Branding | Self Publishing Insiders 130 Draft2Digital 2023-05-26 | Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan, co- owners of G & S Cover Design Studio, LLC have designed some of the most iconic visuals in publishing. Working in a wide range of genres and project scopes, their designs brought many authors to New York Times and USA Today Best Seller status. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan. • Get started now: https://Draft2Digital.com • Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: Find the Best Indie Books at Books2Read.com Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.
