Amazon has been slowly edging out its own competition by morphing authors over to the newer KDP Print platform instead of the original CreateSpace platform for print-on-demand books. Initially, the KDP Print upload process was just another avenue for self-published titles that were already making their way to ebook via KDP. The only benefit at the onset was the you had one … [Read more...] about KDP Print launches expanded distribution to bookstores
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B&N Rebrands Its Self-publishing Platform – Nook Press
Self-published authors who've relied on multiple sales channels to put their books in front of readers will be excited by today's announcement from Barnes & Noble: NOOK Press is now re-launching as simply Barnes & Noble Press, which will incorporate both the ebook and print-on-demand sites. The rollout is expected to take place over the next three days, and there … [Read more...] about B&N Rebrands Its Self-publishing Platform – Nook Press
Amazon Layoffs in SelfPub Division
According to a report from a local newspaper, Amazon is the latest major company to plan ahead for an uncertain economic front by laying off employees. Unlike major corporations like Walmart/Sams's Club, Carrier, AT&T, and Comcast, Amazon's layoffs were very specific in nature and could be more a sign of the times than an economic struggle. Amazon-owned Createspace is laying … [Read more...] about Amazon Layoffs in SelfPub Division
CreateSpace Is Closing Its Online Bookstore
Amazon owns CreateSpace, the print-on-demand solution that allows indie authors to produce print editions of their work and then seamlessly integrate them into Amazon's online bookstore. CreateSpace started out as an independent company before being bought by the online retailer some time ago, and as such, CS has kept its own online bookstore in operation all this time. But … [Read more...] about CreateSpace Is Closing Its Online Bookstore
Reedsy, Blurb Collaborate for Author Services
With the rise of the print-on-demand, digital publishing, and self-publishing age, authors have more choices than ever before to meet their book needs. Unfortunately, that can mean navigating some treacherous waters with nothing more than word of mouth recommendations for solid platforms. As the current climate of publishing services companies closing their doors or facing … [Read more...] about Reedsy, Blurb Collaborate for Author Services
Does KDP Paperback Publishing Really Solve Anything?
Never one to be a naysayer, we at GoodEReader ordinarily go fan-girl level crazy over a new startup that innovates anything to do with digital publishing. But a new beta program from Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing seems to solve a problem that no one has. Until now, authors who wished to create an ebook for sale on Amazon went through a fairly straightforward upload … [Read more...] about Does KDP Paperback Publishing Really Solve Anything?
Indie Authors to Finally See their Books on B&N Shelves
About three years ago, then-VP, Digital Content and GM of Barnes and Noble's Nook Press division Theresa Horner sat down with GoodEReader at the Frankfurt Book Fair to discuss the state of the company, namely its self-publishing option and its ebook self-publishing platform. She posed the question as to what it would take to effectively compete with Amazon. Our response--which … [Read more...] about Indie Authors to Finally See their Books on B&N Shelves
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
Self-Publishing the Family Cookbook
When the digital revolution kicked off, it sparked a wave--for better or for worse, depending on which supporter or critic you ask--of self-publishing opportunities that many were quick to take advantage of. But there were key groups who were left out at first, namely children's book authors, graphic novelists, photo array creators, and similar content developers. But thanks to … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing the Family Cookbook
Blurb Adds Graphicly Team to Accelerate Growth
Blurb, a company that begin by producing limited print runs of graphics-heavy paper books before expanding into a digital publishing platform for self-published authors with a suite of user friendly tools, has been on a mission lately to acquire key products and support personnel to make their platform even more engaging, easy to use, and far-reaching. A release from the … [Read more...] about Blurb Adds Graphicly Team to Accelerate Growth
Espresso Book Machine Streamlining a Subset of Self-Publishing
The Espresso Book Machine is a kiosk-style printing press that stood to revolutionize both book printing and book selling, at least at the beginning. These stand-alone machines were envisioned to virtually replace bookshops, meaning the customer of the future would enter a significantly smaller retail space that was completely void of any printed material, select the book from … [Read more...] about Espresso Book Machine Streamlining a Subset of Self-Publishing
Blurb Unveils New Streamlined Tools for Authors
For many self-published authors, the various ebook distribution platforms that have made it easier than ever to put content in front of readers are the only avenue to publication. But with the variety of companies who have begun to offer legitimate, cost effective ways of offering readers a print edition as well, there's no reason not to release a book simultaneously in both … [Read more...] about Blurb Unveils New Streamlined Tools for Authors
Now that Anyone Can Publish, Anyone Can Be a Publisher, Too
The publishing industry--and certain commentary articles--have spent the last few years bashing the quality of self-published novels, taking out their ire on the authors themselves. But what is not so often exposed is the number of "publishers" who've sprung up almost overnight to utilize the same exact tools that are available to authors, but do so under the guise of being a … [Read more...] about Now that Anyone Can Publish, Anyone Can Be a Publisher, Too
PediaPress: An Idea So Backwards That It’s Revolutionary
Wikipedia may be the saving grace of every hot-wings-and-trivia-night guru, but it can also be the damnation of high school biography paper writers everywhere. Known for its crowd-generated content and editable fluidity, Wikipedia is admittedly a brilliant at-your-fingertips web based information solution, even if its information has to be taken with a grain of salt. But … [Read more...] about PediaPress: An Idea So Backwards That It’s Revolutionary