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💡 This guest post is written by Georgina Razack from Copyrightsworld, the #1…

Ingram is a major book distribution company specializing in print, selling in over 39,000…

Do you have an ebook that is ready to be released, but are you…

Did you create your own music book you’d like to make money off of?…

Authors are self-publishing New Adult books to help niche their market. Wherever you are…

PublishDrive is an all-in-one self publishing platform that has helped 18,000+ indies publish 100K+…

Thinking about publishing a book yourself, without spending a dime? You’re in luck: there…

Wondering about how to get a science fiction book published? Lucky for you: this…

For a fellow indie author or publisher, resourcefulness is key. When running your own…

💡 This is a guest post by Georgi Mamajanyan from Optify. Georgi is…

If you’re thinking about selling books online, Barnes and Noble self-publishing is definitely one…

“You guys do make our lives much, much easier...You guys have helped grow our…

The entire world experienced quite a frenzy in 2020. You know why: it was…

This article is written by Taylor Payne from Scribe Media. Her team helps…

Wondering about how to get a book published for free? With traditional publishing, you’d…

“PublishDrive is actually about 1/4th of my monthly income at this point. Which is…

An ISBN number helps you identify your book in stores. You can get…

Audiobook is the fastest-growing online segment in publishing. With one in five people in…

Amazon advertising can be a game changer for your book promotions. Here’s your guide…

Thank you for your interest in PublishDrive! We've compiled all the information you need…

Want to publish? The cool thing about doing it yourself is that you don’t…

As an indie author or publisher, running your business is about taking care of…

Self-publishing is a booming space to be in as people want digital books more…

Self-publishing is a fruitful space to be in. With digital being the norm, readers…

Trusted by the worlds best publishers PublishDrive offers all the tools and support needed…

"With PublishDrive, there is a bigger representative on the market which can fight for…

Your Guide on How to Self-Publish a Book Want to learn how to self-publish…

Want to sell print books, but not sure if they're worth the investment? Feel…

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Self-publishing is tough, but not impossible. This short article will demonstrate what you should…

Increase Your Royalties with Global Audiobook Distribution One in five people listen to…

Everything has changed. What hasn’t changed is our mission to help authors make more…

We're turning some gears and tightening some screws behind the scenes. All in…

Romance (including erotica) is the hottest genre to sell in, being the most profitable…

Digital has dominated in 2020. In the United States, book establishments have decreased due…

In 2020, digital dominated the publishing world. From launching audio and print distribution to…

Whether because of the pandemic or to reach a wider audience, throwing a virtual…

So you have your book ready to publish (congrats!). Your next step should entail…

The marketplace for children’s books has shifted positively for self-publishing indies. Since the pandemic…

This holiday season is going to be a busy one for authors. 40% of…

China is the largest market in the world, with 60% of the population regularly…

This year, indies increased digital book sales by 69% via PublishDrive. Running online promotions…

Digital books are in demand this year. Especially for those in traditional publishing, transitioning…

When self-publishing a book, I know you’re having to invest money into advertising. But…

Digital publishing soars in 2020, and audio is the fastest growing segment. In the…

Book publishing can feel like a maze, especially for indie authors. With different publishing…

Quick background: Rachel Morgan is the bestselling, self-published author of the YA fantasy…

In a time of wide-scale shutdowns and social distancing, we’ve lost a handful of…

In the spirit of Halloween, we are spotlighting dark fantasy. Often lumped with horror,…

Whether you already published or not, you need a solid marketing plan. As an…

We are paying close attention to the book market this year. Although there can…

Digital book sales increased by 69% in 2020, achieved by indies selling and promoting…

For most businesses, innovation has taken a backseat in 2020 due to the effects…

Authors are increasingly looking to Amazon ads to help them sell their books. The…

2020 has been a challenging year. Fortunately for digital publishing, it’s a lucrative time.

We are paying close attention to the book market this year. Although there can…

Before publishing, get your digital book corrected and polished within one to two business…

We are paying close attention to the book market this year. Although there can…

The Bulk Import feature in PublishDrive allows book publishers and authors to upload ebooks…

PublishDrive Abacus is the only service out there for efficiently splitting book royalties among…

Since the pandemic and numerous shutdowns worldwide, we are paying close attention to the…

Getting self-published books into libraries is totally doable today. And, we highly recommend it…

In this guide, we go over how to sell your book on Kindle Direct…

“Our mission is to change how the world reads.” This is the business objective…

Can't afford a designer? No problem. Learn how to create your own book cover…

Since the pandemic and numerous shutdowns worldwide, we started paying close attention to the…

If you’re looking for other ways to sell books online other than Amazon, go…

If you’re a publisher, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your business like many sectors…

COVID-19 has affected communities of every size and function; from large institutions to small…

PublishDrive recently connected with J.A. Armitage from Enchanted Quill Press, a service company supporting…

COVID-19 has affected communities of every size and function, including the book publishing industry.

Everything is changing. What doesn’t change is our mission to help authors and publishers…

Money can sound like a boring or even taboo topic for artists and creatives.

We covered how book cover fonts can make or break your book cover in…

First things first, know the specifications of a book cover Let’s clarify what a…

As the pandemic cascades, we are experiencing unusual times with social distancing and other…

In this post, we’ll explain the five steps to a successful book promotion. Whether…

When we first started PublishDrive, we made it our mission to make the publishing…

As the coronavirus has impacted governments, businesses, and individuals alike, every one of us…

Print-on-demand services are estimated to be $150 billion dollars by 2022 (Gen Z loves…

One in five people in the US listens to top audiobooks. That’s impressive, right?…

As pioneers in self-publishing, we’ve done it again. We’ve expanded PublishDrive’s capacity and added…

As you might know, PublishDrive’s royalty splitting service Abacus has been saving hours of…

When it comes to online book sales, Amazon.com is the number one store. Now…

How to sell books online If you are an author or a publishing company,…

Self-publishing is a hot trend in the publishing industry. There are more tools to…

More than 1.6 million books were published in 2019 - it has never been…

If you distribute your ebooks through an aggregator and your answer to this question…

Since the release of Abacus, top independent publishers and authors like Michael Anderle…

Self-publishing has become a way for authors to keep control over their work. Additionally,…

The self-publishing market in 2019 showed that there has never been a better time…

The self-publishing market in 2019 showed that there has never been a better time…

In the Future of Publishing panel at 20Booksto50k (one of the major self-publishing industry…

Are you currently distributing to the library market but want to reach even more…

As self-publishing evolves, more opportunities appear every day for indie authors to make…

The PublishDrive team is back from 20Books Vegas 2019, and we’re excited to tell…

This self-publishing success story is brought to you by Claire Culliford. Claire is a…

Have you decided to finally publish that ebook you’ve been working on? That’s great!…

If you have been thinking about publishing your ebook on Google Play, this guide…

So you’ve decided to move your books to PublishDrive from another self-publishing platform -…

"Email Marketing for Self-Published Authors: Top 3 Tips for Success" was written by Ash…

“Finding Your Voice as a Writer: How and Why To Do It” was written…

When going wide (instead of remaining exclusive to Amazon), self-published authors typically do one…

*Note: This post contains an affiliate link. Indie publishing companies are faced with a…

Previously, there were two main options available for independent ebook distribution: While both of…

Walmart is one of the largest and most well-known retailers worldwide, and they recently…

“Writers Conference Tips: The 5 Print Materials You Should Bring” was written by Jessica…

"Recognizing and Respecting Writer’s Burnout” was written by Jeffe Kennedy, an award-winning, best-selling author…

After our beta launch of PD Abacus last month, the PublishDrive team has been…

Whether you’re a bestselling author with a large back list or a debut author,…

The PublishDrive team just wrapped up a week at the Romance Writers of America…

Whether you are a bestselling author with a large backlist or a debut author,…

After releasing our Team Royalties feature a few months ago, we received some very…

“How to Build a Coaching Program Around Your Non-Fiction Book” was written by…

One of my favorite things about self-publishing is the community. While there’s no guidemap…

“How to Write and Finish Your Novel: My 5-Step Method” was written by globetrotter…

Instagram is a great platform for indie authors to increase readership and engage with…

“How I Sell Self-Published Books Using Social Media” was written by author Laura Burton.

After working hard to finish writing your book, it can be discouraging to read…

This article was written by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Marina…

“Using Crossovers to Promote Your Self-Published Series” was written by award-winning journalist and USA…

We live in a culture where we’re considered productive if we work fourteen hours…

The PublishDrive team spent an amazing 4 days (May 16-19) at the Science Fiction…

You might be using Pinterest for recipes or wedding dress ideas, but did you…

As many indie authors and publishers recently found out, Google updated their policies for…

As a reader, you may have participated in a Goodreads challenge, using it to…

This article was written with the help of Gary Collins, bestselling author of the…

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s 54th annual conference and Nebula Awards…

As an author, you might be thinking, “Why should I waste my time on…

I recently attended the first annual San Diego Writers Festival at the beautiful Central…

Writing conferences are essential to your career as an author: you can attend informative…

If you’re a self-published author and you don’t have a mailing list or newsletter…

Think about every time you open a book: you probably skim through the first…

“How to Write the Perfect Author Bio” is brought to you by A.G. Billig.

Networking at conferences is an essential part of an author’s career. It allows you…

Choosing the right publishing route can be intimidating. Worry not. Let's go through some…

Reader reviews are crucial for boosting ebook sales for self-published authors. They can: While…

Headaches about splitting book royalties and managing a transparent business? Not anymore! PublishDrive saw…

For many authors, public speaking is a source of anxiety. But effective communication skills…

You may have noticed we recently rolled out some improvements to the PublishDrive platform.

PublishDrive recently became the first self-publishing platform to offer a built-in Amazon ebook advertising…

Back in April of 2017, our partnership with Amazon changed, giving our users better…

Amazon’s Sponsored Products ads are among the most powerful marketing tools for authors who…

PublishDrive offers two pricing options: Royalty Share and Subscription Pricing. These flexible options allow…

When we rolled out Subscription Pricing last October, some were hesitant to give it…

Marketing is one of the most important elements of an indie author’s career. The…

Our free ebook conversion has been a huge help for PublishDrive authors, but our…

One of the most common challenges new authors face is ebook conversion. You may…

You’ve probably heard that conferences are essential to your writing career development, but do…

At PublishDrive, we’re always seeking new opportunities for indie authors to access global sales…

We have an early gift we’d like to share: ebook promotion features are now…

The PublishDrive team just wrapped up an incredible three days at the recent 20Booksto50k…

Hi there! My name is Monica and I’m super excited to be joining the…

Are you a writer if you are not writing your own book? And, are…

Authors tend to sum up their experiences regarding self-publishing somewhat like this: “I had…

Any quick online search will give you slews of experts sharing how to write…

Bradley Matrock from Score Publishing and Digital Book World asks Kinga Jentetics, CEO of…

We released our category recommendation AI last week, and it has been a huge…

We’re super excited to be releasing several new features (like AI based category suggestion…

Metadata is very important. We know this. The title, cover image, subtitle and description…

PublishDrive accepts docx as the source file. Good news for those authors who are…

Being an author is like being an entrepreneur (“authorpreneur”) – you have to think…

Attending industry events (both writing and publishing conferences) is an important part of our…

What's the difference between traditional and self-publishing? We explore the pros and cons of…

“I was broke. I was a student and I published Milk and Honey with…

If you attended ThrillerFest 2018 (July 2018 NYC), the annual conference of ITW, International…

PublishDrive signed a contract with retail giant DangDang, often dubbed as ‘the Chinese Amazon’.

This week’s guest post by author Jules Fier underlines the importance of creating an…

The following article could not have been made without the help of PublishDrive author…

The new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming to effect shortly (May…

While everybody agrees that creating a beautiful book cover should be the work of…

I’m all for AI and chatbots – I even designed one! -, but every…

At this point, you already know much more about ebook metadata than you ever…

Remember Amazon’s mysterious 50% royalty rate? Apparently, it wasn’t just an error: it was…

Metadata in publishing is all information about a book: it includes author, title, description,…

Metadata in publishing is all information about a book: it includes author, title, description,…

Metadata – data about data – in publishing is all information about a book.

Sci-fi author Joseph Malik has not only collected favourable reviews on his first release,…

What is a beta reader and how to find one is brought to you…

To help us understand the Brazilian ebook market, we asked newcomer Pablo Araújo (straight…

Almost exactly two years after it was first announced, Scribd discontinues the monthly reading…

Not long after Macmillan closed Pronoun, another publishing giant decided to step down. Amazon…

We are happy to announce that our publishers can now import many books in…

It is a long lingering myth that children’s books don’t sell well in an…

Successful fantasy writer Karen Myers has recently written an article on her experience with…

It is almost every day that we receive a question from you on the…

We have finished last year with quietly unraveling a new feature. PublishDrive is now…

While there are several excellent ebook writing and conversion apps available—from free to hundreds…

Many people argue that ebooks don’t have to be beautiful: the ebook readers or…

Today’s article is on a more serious subject: different types of copyright. We have…

Following the success of our last article on ebook editing tools, we decided to…

Have you heard of essay writer bots used by many essay typers? For the…

This is a guest post by BookRazor writer Sarah Robinson. Read her bio at…

In a world where we want everything ready as soon as possible, a lot…

It takes a village to raise a child. Similarly: writing a novel is never…

This was not an easy week for indie publishers and self-publishers: Pronoun has announced…

On November 6th, the Macmillan owned Pronoun announced that they are shutting down their…

PublishDrive is proud to have partnered with Perlego, an innovator in academic publishing. We’re…

Are you interested in attending a book fair as indie author? Should you attend…

Who would have thought that the design giant Adobe will create their own Canva?…

Going wide or KDP only? Today’s article is covering exclusive distribution definition, examples and…

This is the third, final part of our series focused on industry disruptors. The…

(This article was written in anticipation of the ALLi organized session at Frankfurt Book…

Putting aside the constant scare of whether robots will soon take our jobs –…

The Canadian company Rakuten Kobo finally offers audio content worldwide. They now appear as…

Are you ready to get published? Great! Why not throw a party? A book…

This article provides a beginner’s guide to ebooks and how to get started with…

It is difficult enough already to price an ebook for your home market: how…

Nobody knows better how self-publishing works than our self-published authors. In our series, Self-Publishing…

This article is the second part of our series, Ebook Pricing for a Foreign…

Following the success of our last article on ebook editors, we decided to create…

When US federal judge Jed Rakoff ruled against KinderGuides in August, one of the…

Podcasts are like Marmite: love it or hate it. With an overwhelming the majority…

It is always exciting to read and write about faraway lands and cultures. But…

The age of handwriting your ebook and typing it up later is long gone.

The growth of interactive ebooks coincided with me getting into publishing studies. I couldn’t…

Do you remember the eighth commandment? Do not steal. Everybody knows that, and yet:…

Although ‘books’ are not the first thing that comes to mind when I hear…

I spent most of my time at the London Book Fair 2017 sitting in…

Setting the ideal price of your ebook is the final step of self-publishing. By…

For the trained eyes, there is nothing more annoying than looking at a book…

The new Advanced Pricing feature is available now on the platform providing publishers with…

Writing for children is rewarding, heartwarming and something to be proud of. No wonder…

Self-publishing is on the rise, especially in countries where English is a primary or…

Comic books represent a huge part of our modern pop culture. We all know…

It goes without saying that the ebook market is evolving and this trend brought…

You know Apple, the developers of the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, Apple…

PublishDrive is one of the inspiring group of startups that is going to Google…

We are going to give you some bulletproof ideas to get your book out…

In the first part of the series, we looked at some cover design services…

Our new series explores the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing in different genres and…

Signing a contract and finding the right deal could be difficult if you are…

When I started writing fiction, I assumed that there is not a single writer…

Book fairs play a vital role in publishing and allow publishers, authors, industry professionals…

There’s a lot of innovation and experimentation happening in the Indian book publishing…

Book cover fonts can make or break your book cover, so you should choose…

(This article was updated in March 2021 with recent data. Outdated links have been…

You can’t judge a book by its cover. Still, people do it all the…

Self-publishing is portrayed as a free or low-cost alternative to traditional publishing. But is…

Do you have a new interesting book for your readers? Great. Do you offer…

You wrote a book and decided to go into the publishing industry your way.

We have new, detailed sales analytics in PublishDrive! Our objective is to increase your…

If you do business in the publishing industry, you have to develop your own…

PROMOTE YOUR EBOOK ON SOCIAL MEDIAFor self-published authors and writers of any kind, social…

Publishing an ebook worldwide does not guarantee that your potential readers will know about…

When selling your book online, it's important to know about different ebook pricing business…

Book fairs are the gathering points of book industry professionals such as investor events…

Publishing industry is centered in London and New York where you can be in…

Publishers and authors are getting more independent and strong-minded about looking for new ways…