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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.

Death and Destruction: Overused Terms to Describe Publishing

Can we all agree that we will stop using terms like “killing”…

eBook Review: Take a Chance by Abbi Glines

Verdict: 3 Stars Self-published sensation turned traditionally published romance/erotic romance author Abbi…

Transparency: Author HM Ward Discusses eBook Sales and Pricing

A number of authors, including JA Konrath and Hugh Howey, made international…

Does the Publishing Industry Discriminate?

A quick search of the Amazon Kindle store reveals over two million…

Us vs Them Rears Its Head in Publishing Once More

First, there was JA Konrath’s post with Hugh Howey on how to…

Amazon: Game Changer or Whipping Boy?

Warning: you’ll need your tissue box handy when you read this piece…

Kobo, Bella Andre Launch Three-Month Exclusive Book Deal

In another brilliant career move by highly successful self-published author Bella Andre,…

Amazon Publishing Wins Auction of Self-Published Author’s New Thriller

While the news indicates that Amazon Publishing may be floundering a little…

Traditional Publishers Learn What Indie Authors Have Known All Along

Ask any traditionally published author what frustrates him most about the industry,…

Vampire Diaries Author Publishes Her Own FanFic of the Work

For those who only know the sexiness and paranormal tension of the…

Poorly Translated Public Domain Titles Removed from Amazon

Now that anyone can self-publish an ebook, critics have argued that the…

Apple to Begin Requiring “Interest Age” Label on Children’s, Teens’ eBooks

Apple announced that it will begin requiring a new level of keyword…

ALLi, Kobo Team Up on Indie Author Campaign

The London-based Alliance of Independent Authors announced today that it has partnered…

German eBook Distributor XinXii Rolls Out New Author Tools

One of Europe’s leading ebook distribution sites, XinXii, has quietly been making…

University Degree in Self-Publishing Is New Sign of Lessened Stigma

For several years, the industry has been watching the growth and acceptance…

What Could Rowling Do With Harry and Hermione?

JK Rowling is no stranger to opening herself up and letting her…