It has been a decade since Amazon has introduced its Kindle Unlimited program. Amazon has revealed some interesting facts and figures that provide us with a nice picture of how the service has fared over the years. For instance, it has been a staggering 3 billion books that have been read by KU members since its launch. It has also been a boon for the Kindle Direct Publishing … [Read more...] about The Most-Read Kindle Unlimited Books and Authors So Far
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How do you identify AI-generated eBooks on Kindle Unlimited?
First, why does it matter? With the proliferation of AI-generated books, it has become easier for people to identify content written by humans versus robots. Many people have reported that AI-generated content reads boring and senseless. It lacks human touch! And, for the publishing industry, AI-generated books are the real threat at present. You must have heard about a … [Read more...] about How do you identify AI-generated eBooks on Kindle Unlimited?
Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
As the influence of generative AI technology continues to expand within the publishing industry, Amazon is adapting its Kindle Digital Publishing (KDP) self-publishing platform to accommodate these changes, PublishersWeekly reported. In a recent update shared on the KDP Community Forum, Amazon unveiled plans to revise the volume limits that govern new title creations on their … [Read more...] about Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
Amazon Releases New AI Guidelines for Its KDP Platform
Recently, there have been lots of news concerning AI books flooding Amazon and the entire book market. AI-generated ebooks were even spamming the Kindle Bestseller's list, thus causing mistrust in the industry. So, unregulated usage of AI seems like a new threat to genuine Kindle books. Finally, Amazon has taken the action. Amazon KDP has recently introduced new content … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases New AI Guidelines for Its KDP Platform
Barnes and Noble Press and Kindle Direct Publishing: What’s the Difference
Image credit: derbystshops When it comes to the most popular self-publishing platforms, both Barnes and Noble Press and Kindle Direct Publishing lead the chart for obvious reasons. Let's find out the difference between the two, so you can identify the ideal platform amidst the rise of the self-publishing and e-book market: Barnes and Noble Press and Amazon Kindle Direct … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Press and Kindle Direct Publishing: What’s the Difference
Important Update on Kindle Direct Publishing Categories
Image credit: veronicalanebooks If you're a self-published author using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), this news is for you. Until recently, authors could select multiple categories for their books. But the new changes limit authors to just three KDP book categories. So, there is a chance that your book may get lost among the ocean of titles. Since its … [Read more...] about Important Update on Kindle Direct Publishing Categories
Amazon Announces a New KDP Select Perk: Amazon Marketing Services
Authors who've enrolled their books in Amazon's exclusive program KDP Select might have noticed a new feature in their dashboards, tucked in among the various clickable topics. Amazon Marketing Services allows authors to setup an ad campaign for their exclusive titles, one that is designed to put their books in little "ahem" boxes next to customers' selections based on either … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces a New KDP Select Perk: Amazon Marketing Services
Amazon KDP EU and UK Authors Now Can Be Paid Electronically
Amazon is rolling out digital payments for authors who self-publish under Kindle Direct Publishing. The company announced today that Amazon KDP EU and UK Authors can now be paid electronically. This negates the need to wait weeks for a paper check to arrive and firmly puts Amazon in the digital age. If you are a KDP author you have to edit your account preferences in order … [Read more...] about Amazon KDP EU and UK Authors Now Can Be Paid Electronically
The Self vs Traditional Publishing Debate Continues
While authors and industry experts on both sides of the table have almost come to a consensus that there are benefits to both self-publishing and traditional publishing, it almost feels as though some more hardcore fans of either side still won't lay to rest their original sentiments about the other camp. Publisher's Weekly took note of a recent promotion by Amazon of a … [Read more...] about The Self vs Traditional Publishing Debate Continues
Kindle Singles Submissions Open to New and Established Authors
One factor that makes Amazon a powerhouse in both book selling and publishing is its “something for everyone” mindset. With a number of genre-driven imprints in its traditional Amazon Publishing wing, as well as the KDP platform for digital and self-published works, the retailer-turned-publisher is making book distribution available to all. The Kindle Singles program, which … [Read more...] about Kindle Singles Submissions Open to New and Established Authors
Amazon Prepares for Chinese Expansion
GoodEReader.com reported over the summer on news that Amazon was working towards its Chinese expansion, and the online retailer’s Asian market plans are progressing with the development of a 22,000 square foot distribution center in the city of Nanning, close to the shared border with Vietnam. A deal was signed yesterday to create the $95million distribution center, creating … [Read more...] about Amazon Prepares for Chinese Expansion
New Allegations of Plagiarism on Amazon
With every new tool or technology, undoubtedly someone will find a way to use it for ill-gotten gains. The digital self-publishing industry has proven, unfortunately, to be no different. Stephanie Medeiros of Digital Journal wrote last week about allegations cropping up once again of authors uploading plagiarized content to Kindle Direct Publishing in hopes of making a few … [Read more...] about New Allegations of Plagiarism on Amazon
Amazon’s Newest Foreign Kindle Markets
Amazon launched its Spanish Kindle store today and its Italian Kindle store today, making those only the fourth and fifth languages to be digitally compatible with the Kindle e-readers. It launched with a catalog of around 22,000 Spanish titles and 16,000 Italian titles, including popular bestsellers. Both stores include access to around 900,000 titles in other languages, … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Newest Foreign Kindle Markets
CreateSpace Makes Self-Publishing Visually Easier
Amazon’s self-publishing print-on-demand platform, CreateSpace, offers a variety of features for indie authors to see their books come to life. While Kindle Direct Publishing provides authors with the ability to publish and sell their ebooks, CreateSpace makes print editions of authors’ works possible. Now, CreateSpace has developed an entirely new tool for indie authors … [Read more...] about CreateSpace Makes Self-Publishing Visually Easier