AI for Publishers: How to Harness AI in the Publishing World
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AI Adoption in Publishing: Findings from a PublishDrive Survey of Over 250 Professionals
The use of Artificial Intelligence in the publishing industry signals a few significant changes…
7 Alternatives to KDP for Self-Published Authors
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Calculate Your Way to Higher Profits: How PublishDrive's Book Sales Calculator Works
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What Makes a Book a Bestseller: Insights from Top Lists + 10 Strategies to Improve Book Sales
Writing a bestseller might be a goal for some authors. Among the most popular…
OverDrive Partners with Storytel to Enrich Library and School Audiobook Collections
OverDrive, the top distributor of digital books for libraries and schools, just announced a…
How to Distribute to hoopla Digital Library: Unlock a Wider Audience with PublishDrive
Self-published authors and indie publishers have more options than ever to reach a wide…
Rakuten Kobo Expands Digital Reading offering with Kobo Plus
In a significant move to broaden its digital reading services, Kobo announced expansions for…
Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson Negotiates Better Audible Royalties for All Authors
Famous fantasy author Brandon Sanderson announced a positive development in the ongoing discussion about…
Maximizing Reach: Tapping into the 40% Outside Amazon in Publishing
In the ever-evolving world of book publishing, authors and publishers constantly seek ways to…
Navigating Recent Changes in Spotify/Findaway Voices' Terms of Use: Exploring Alternatives
In recent updates to its Terms of Use, Findaway Voices, a service by Spotify,…
Adapting to Change: Protecting Your Audiobook Rights in an Evolving Market
The audiobook industry has significantly transformed in recent years, driven by technological advancements and…
2023 Book Sales Statistics by PublishDrive
As we’ve started 2024 with new publishing goals, let’s look at how the book…
How to Start a Publishing Company: 8 Steps
Starting a publishing company is exciting when you consider all the creative freedom it…
The New York Times Lawsuit Against AI
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft the week between…
PublishDrive’s 2023 Year in Review
Reflecting on a year of milestones, advancements, and growth, it's time to delve into…
SPS-415: AI & Aggregation with PublishDrive
Danica Favorite, PublishDrive’s Community Manager and a published author is taking charge of a…
The EU’s AI Act: What You Need to Know
The EU is making the first comprehensive law on AI, the “AI Act.” Last…
Navigating the Future: Join the Publishing Industry Insights Survey by PublishDrive
PublishDrive wants to shape a more innovative and supportive future for the publishing industry.
The Authors Guild Launches a Survey on Generative AI and Authors’ Rights
The Authors Guild seeks feedback through a Public Survey on a pressing issue: the…
PublishDrive's Black Friday Special: 25% OFF for New and Existing Clients 🎁
The season of incredible deals and opportunities has arrived, and for authors and publishers,…
AI Audiobook Narration: How to Turn a Book into an Audiobook Using AI
Progress in artificial intelligence has unlocked the capability for human-sounding storytelling. AI-generated voices…
New Feature Available: Apple Books Digital Narration
Apple is a great place for self-published authors to distribute their books. It offers…
Audible Holiday Schedule
As we approach the holiday season, you should be mindful of book distributors' schedules.
Kobo and OverDrive Holiday Schedule
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes a busy schedule for…
KDP Released Invite-Only KDP Beta for Audiobooks
Kindle Direct Publishing announced on their community forum that they began a beta test…
Apple Books Announced Its Holiday Season Delivery Schedule
The winter holiday is probably the busiest time of the year for most industries,…
Book Distribution in Spain: Choosing an Aggregator to Go Locally and Extend the Reach Globally
The book industry is one of the largest and most profitable cultural sectors in…
Spotify Premium Now Includes Instant Access to 150,000+ Audiobooks in the UK and Australia
Last year, Spotify added audiobooks to its vast collection of artists and podcasts. Listeners…
New Feature Available: Print-on-Demand Converter
Print-on-demand is the technology that saves authors and publishers lots of money and space…
How to Get an ISBN for Your Book
Every book has a unique identity in the publishing world, much like a fingerprint,…
AI-Related Updates from Amazon and IngramSpark
AI is a hot topic among self-publishers at the moment. And there are new…
Art of the Title: The Self-Publishing Advice Conference’s First Competition
The Self-Publishing Advice Conference announced their first competition: Art of the Title. In this…
Amazon Ads Tool from PublishDrive: How to Use It to Increase Your Sales
You're selling books on Amazon but want to sell more? Well, using Amazon ads…
IngramSpark’s Minimum Wholesale Discount Has Been Adjusted to 40% for the United States
IngramSpark announced that as of August 31, the minimum wholesale discount for books distributed…
New Store Available: Repro India – Expand Your Print-on-Demand Distribution to New Markets
We know how important book distribution is for our indie authors and publishers. The…
Guide to Self-Publishing in Australia. How Indie Authors Can Reach Worldwide Readers
Self-publishing has become one of the go-to options for authors who want to take…
How to Promote Your Audiobooks: 14 Tips to Use in Audiobook Promotion
With the demand for audio content soaring to new heights, indie authors and publishers…
Understanding Print-on-Demand Book Pricing
Print-on-Demand (POD) book printing is becoming increasingly popular as an economical alternative to traditional…
How to Publish on Apple Books: A Guide for Self-Publishing Authors
If you are an indie author who wants to reach a wide and engaged…
How to Price an Audiobook: Your Guide to Audiobook Prices
When launching a new book, one strategy to increase sales is to have the…
How to Publish a Poetry Book: Guide to Publishing and Promoting Your Poems
Poetry has the power to make us see the world in new and…
How PublishDrive Works as a Perfect Book Network for Authors and Publishers
Every author needs to be part of a book network that sustains all the…
PublishDrive’s Abacus: The Perfect Alternative to DashBook (Now That They Are Closing)
On the 1st of March, DashBook made this announcement: “3/1/2023 - It is with…
17 Best Platforms to Sell Ebooks in 2024
After writing your ebook, you want to reap the benefits of months of hard…
New Feature: Print Cover Template Generator
Having your book distributed in multiple formats is one great way of reaching more…
How to Publish on Google Play Books in 2024 [Two Options]
Almost every search query on the internet is performed on Google. For any question…
Team Royalties & Abacus: Your Solutions for Splitting Co-Author Royalties
Many authors decide to co-write a book. While that can take the workload off…
How Print-on-Demand Works: Reach Worldwide Readers with Your Printed Books
Today’s printing technologies make print-on-demand a viable and sustainable publishing strategy by eliminating the…
Free and Paid Book Promotion Services To Check Out in 2024
Publishing your book(s) is not the final step of the process. You need to…
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which One Is the Best for You?
When you finish writing your book, you inevitably face the question: self-publishing or traditional…
How to Publish a Graphic Novel
The first graphic novel I read was Frankenstein. In French. I was studying the…
What Is Bookstagram and How Authors Can Use It for Self-Promotion [Bookstagram Hashtags Included]
Social media is a great place where you can self-promote your books. But are…
How to Make a Book Trailer and Promote Your Novel Visually
People spend a lot of time browsing or watching short-form videos. This opens up…
8 Christmas Book Promotion Ideas and Strategies To Boost Your Sales
The holiday season is upon us. I know, I know, there are still 95…
Complete Guide to Social Media for Self-Published Authors in 2024
Social media has become a part of our daily lives. When we wish to…
Audiobook Distribution with a Global Reach
Why Choose PublishDrive Widest reach PublishDrive has the widest list of audiobook distributors,…