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The latest news on self-publishing and digital publishing with an emphasis on indie authors. Learn all about submitting your ebooks for distribution all over the world and the companies that do it.

The Author Bullying Saga Just Got Real

Authors have existed pretty much since the dawn of the written word…

New Kindle Direct Publishing Dashboard to Help Indie Authors

Amazon is famous for surprising its authors with new features, new offers,…

UK Authors Earn £11,000 per Year

The vast majority of authors in the United Kingdom are not raking…

Is the Traditional Publishing Industry Finally Catching Up?

Only a handful of years ago, self-published authors fought for legitimacy and…

Libraries Opening to Self-Published Authors

There is no question that public libraries are in a difficult position.…

Off the Page: Age-Appropriate eBooks for Readers with Obstacles

Having been a teacher of at-risk high school students, I’m going to…

The Crackdown on Fake Amazon Book Reviews Has Begun

In a move that can easily be categorized under “omg it’s about…

Twitter Advice for Indie Authors

Indie authors often make the cardinal sin of promoting their latest book…

What Rook Can Teach the Industry about Bookselling

There’s a new app coming, and on the surface, it looks a…

The Newest Indie Author Tool: Video Interviews

With so many positive aspects to self-publishing–complete creative and business control, lack…

How Do Amazon-Publisher Disputes Affect Authors and Readers?

It was only a year ago that the publishing industry sat riveted…

Writers’ Events Can Strengthen Your Craft, Build Your Career

Authors who are interested in establishing themselves as both better writers and…

What Nielsen Can Tell Indie Authors

The kind people at Nielsen BookScan do a fairly decent job at…

Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App

Book discovery is crucial to not only the business side of selling…

Clean Reader Controversy: Censorship, or Right to Read?

“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will…

Book Riot is Encouraging Women to Play the Victim

Book Riot is a publishing blog and they have recently been garnering…