BookBaby, one of the leading players in the audiobook segment announced it has entered into a collaboration with Speechki to create audiobooks using artificial intelligence-powered synthetic voice narration, the company revealed in a press release. BookBaby said the partnership is aimed at making the entire process of creating an audiobook much faster and cheaper than what it … [Read more...] about BookBaby and Speechki collaborate to create AI voice-narrated audiobooks
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Big Changes at BookBaby
In the world of self-publishing companies, there are more than a few scam outlets that steal not just authors' hard-earned money, but also their hopes, aspirations, and even their reputations. Many of these companies have thankfully been thrown on the trash heap due to shady business practices, while some have even spent a good deal of time in court desperately trying to defend … [Read more...] about Big Changes at BookBaby
Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
When the digital and self-publishing revolution took off only a handful of years ago, much of the accusation from authors and industry watchers alike centered around the claim that the publishing model was "broken." Authors and readers alike were tired of the infamous "gatekeepers" not only telling them what they would read, but also telling them when, for how long, and how … [Read more...] about Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
Book Baby Just Broke the Internet for Indie Authors
Since the original innovations in digital publishing and self-publishing first came along, there have been a few upgrades and features added to the concept, but nothing that really shook up the process, at least not in the same way that self-publishing originally turned the publishing world on its collective head. But a new program from ebook and print distributor BookBaby … [Read more...] about Book Baby Just Broke the Internet for Indie Authors
BookBaby Shares Free Publishing Guide from Guy Kawasaki
Despite the prevalence of self-publishing opportunities and the greater acceptance of the publishing route among authors, readers, and the industry as a whole, the process of going it alone can be confusing and daunting. Self-publishing platform BookBaby has made the process all that much easier, first by creating a business model that works for authors instead of ripping them … [Read more...] about BookBaby Shares Free Publishing Guide from Guy Kawasaki
IndieReader Launches First of Its Kind App and eBookstore for Self-Published Works
Self-published authors have a new sales and distribution opportunity, thanks to the pioneers in indie book promotion, IndieReader. The company, long known for its awareness-raising efforts for self-published and small press titles, has added a branded app and ebookstore to its list of services for authors. "The IR app has all of the features you would expect in a great … [Read more...] about IndieReader Launches First of Its Kind App and eBookstore for Self-Published Works
BookBaby Adds New Sales Outlet, Faster Royalty Payments
There's no shortage of companies willing to take an author's manuscript and promise to produce a quality book, often for thousands of dollars. And sadly, there's a great spectrum concerning both the experience of working with the company and the quality of the finished product. Additionally, many self-publishing companies charge outrageous amounts of money for tasks an author … [Read more...] about BookBaby Adds New Sales Outlet, Faster Royalty Payments
BookBaby Helps Promote Indie Authors with New GoodReads and NoiseTrade Deal
Bookbaby has come a long way since it cut their teeth doing yet another self-publishing platform. The company has been ironing out their PR and Marketing campaigns for authors who ask the question "How do I get my book reviewed? Who are my local press contacts? Where do I begin with my promotional campaign? Most importantly: How do I let people know about my book?" One of the … [Read more...] about BookBaby Helps Promote Indie Authors with New GoodReads and NoiseTrade Deal
PressBooks and Bookbaby Sign Off on a New eBook Distribution Deal
Pressbooks is a solid ebook creation website that allows indie authors to submit their ebook and format it online. You can choose between different templates and export the book to EPUB, MOBI, and a number of other formats. The service is free and many authors found it confusing that they could create books, but not sell them. Selling ebooks can become a tedious process, with … [Read more...] about PressBooks and Bookbaby Sign Off on a New eBook Distribution Deal
Bound Book Scanning and BookBaby Form Digital Initiative
BookBaby and Bound Book scanning have formed a new partnership that will convert tangible books to the digital form. Using the highest quality scanning technology available, Bound Book will convert hardcover and software books to searchable PDF and editable Word docs. From now on, Bound Books will be handling the physical conversion process and BookBaby will distribute … [Read more...] about Bound Book Scanning and BookBaby Form Digital Initiative
Bookbaby and USA Government Form Partnership on eBooks
Bookbaby has just received perferred vendor status by the USA Goverment and soon will be providing a unique ebook service for them. Recently Bookbaby worked in conjuntion with the Government Services Administration (GSA) to modify its Terms of Service and discount schedule, clearing the way for US government agencies to utilize BookBaby eBook publishing products and services … [Read more...] about Bookbaby and USA Government Form Partnership on eBooks
Bookbaby Signs Agreements with eBookPie, Baker & Taylor, and Gardners
Bookbaby is one of the leading self-publishing companies in the world that authors employ to distribute their books to many different platforms. It leads the charge in the sheer number of electronic book stores that you can opt into when you submit your books. Today the company is even more appealing because of new agreements with eBookPie, Baker & Taylor, and … [Read more...] about Bookbaby Signs Agreements with eBookPie, Baker & Taylor, and Gardners
BookBaby Brings New Services to Indie Authors
GoodEReader has covered news and interviews with BookBabyin the past because they have shown themselves to be a company to watch in self- and digital publishing. With both print and ebook packages, as well as several other branches of the company that work in music distribution, website hosting, and more, they seem to be quietly seeking to be an all-encompassing provider for … [Read more...] about BookBaby Brings New Services to Indie Authors
BookBaby Talks Indie Publishing at the SelfPub BookExpo
One of the main arguments in favor of indie publishing is the fact that today’s writers have an unheard amount of control and choice when it comes to publishing their works. GoodEReader.com was on location in New York this past weekend to attend the SelfPub BookExpo, and one of the highlights of the expo floor was the wide variety of self-publishing platforms that today’s … [Read more...] about BookBaby Talks Indie Publishing at the SelfPub BookExpo