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On the 1st of March, DashBook made this announcement: “3/1/2023 - It is with…

How much does it cost to publish a book in 2023? The cost of…

After writing your ebook, you want to reap the benefits of months of hard…

Bookworms everywhere agree on who the top fiction book publishers are. And they tend…

Are you interested in selling print versions of your book but not sure if…

Book publishers know that when love is in the air, there is no off…

Glossary > Author copies 💬 Definition of Author Copies: Author copies are copies of…

As an author, you may have heard about “publishing wide,” selling internationally, and expanding…

Spotify now sells audiobooks! This is terrific news for indie authors and publishers looking…

You’ve probably done your research and realized you’re one of those authors who can…

There is much talk about book metadata, given its importance to authors and publishers…

Like most tasks in self-publishing, authors are in charge of distributing their own books.

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing. With one in five people in the…

Book design is known to make or break book sales, so it’s no wonder…

Having your book distributed in multiple formats is one great way of reaching more…

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

So you want to earn extra revenue as a published author. Or maybe you…

I remember watching period dramas on television as a small child. There was something…

Almost every search query on the internet is performed on Google. For any question…

You know the saying: don’t judge a book by its cover. Well, those people…

When self-publishing, authors face a critical crossroad; to publish exclusively with Amazon or publish…

Whenever I begin another short story collection, I remember my first encounter with the…

You’re on the road of self-publishing, ready to upload your ebook files to your…

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

As an author, your immediate concern is to finish your manuscript. You work tirelessly…

You’ve embarked on the road of self-publishing. Whether you’re in the process of writing…

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

Many authors decide to co-write a book. While that can take the workload off…

You listen to audiobooks quite a lot, and now you want to publish one.

Today’s printing technologies make print-on-demand a viable and sustainable publishing strategy by eliminating the…

PublishDrive's CEO and Co-Founder Kinga Jentetics shares her recap of 2022 with us.

If you are curious about what pre-orders mean, think of it as a small…

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

If you are a bookworm like me, you must love to browse and hunt…

The marketplace for children’s books has shifted positively for self-publishing indies in the last…

As a self-publishing indie, you have to market the heck out of your book.

When it comes to children's books, there are some absolute truths we need to…

Publishing your book(s) is not the final step of the process. You need to…

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

You have known the longing to spell the world into rows that together give…

When you finish writing your book, you inevitably face the question: self-publishing or traditional…

Do you remember the last time you entered a bookstore and did not see…

The first graphic novel I read was Frankenstein. In French. I was studying the…

Wherever you turn, there is a graphic novel sparking joy for someone. They have…

We know TikTok, the popular social media platform widely known for its video snippets…

Nowadays, ebooks can be as beautiful as physical books. All you need is the…

You have always been an author, even before you published a book. Everyone around…

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

This is a guest post by Erika Rykun. Erika Rykun is a book nerd…

My team and I at PublishDrive have been attending as many book events as…

Self-publishing entails taking matters into your own hands, essentially the entire publishing process. This…

Kinga here, PublishDrive’s co-founder and CEO. My team and I attended the NINC Conference…

Social media is a great place where you can self-promote your books. But are…

You finally self-published your book. Congrats! Here’s your next move: landing as many book…

People spend a lot of time browsing or watching short-form videos. This opens up…

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, disrupting millions of lives and industries, and causing…

You're here, so that means you're looking for ways to distribute your book in…

Hear, hear! We’ve got exciting news. PublishDrive added Apple Audiobooks distribution to the online…

Every holiday season is a busy one for authors, with most book sales happening…

How to make money writing a book? And how much do authors make today?…

Today, people read manga comic books worldwide but the content originated in Japan. Manga…

Writing a bestseller might be a goal in every author's career. Once a book…

The holiday season is upon us. I know, I know, there are still 95…

Writing your book is different than editing the manuscript. The first relies on creative…

PublishDrive, the only SaaS self-publishing platform you need to publish, promote, and sell your…

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

Congrats on choosing the path of indie publishing! This is no easy feat. You…

You may use Pinterest for recipes or fashion ideas, but did you know that…

Author business cards in the digital age? Yes, writers create business cards to simplify…

Social media has become a part of our daily lives. When we wish to…

You want to self-publish on Amazon KDP, the largest book retailer on Earth. Well,…

In a world where personalization matters, even in self-publishing, it’s essential to stay in…

Newbies in the literary world have a hard time getting noticed today. And it's…

If you're here, you know that every successful comic book follows a formula: For…

You probably know the importance of author's pages on Facebook. Twitter is another social…

Social media exposure is a must for every author. It can help you when…

So you’ve decided to self-publish, taking matters into your own hands. Kudos. The workload…

Today, Inc. revealed that PublishDrive is No. 1312 on its annual Inc. 5000 list…

There have always been a ton of myths circulating about a writer's life and…

We want the best for our customers. But we also want the best for…

Today, self-publishing is very popular among authors, and the growing number of successful writers…

Know what a synopsis is? And is it needed for your self-published book? If…

Incorrect headings are a problem faced by most inexperienced authors and publishers. Trained readers…

Being a writer is a profession that, among many other things, includes creativity, research,…

What is the difference between ebook and paperback? Valid question, especially when it comes…

You're here, so that means you just finished writing your book, and you can't…

As an indie author, walking the route of self-publishing requires marketing as much as…

So you completed your manuscript and are ready to turn it into an ebook.

PublishDrive, the only SaaS self-publishing platform you need to publish, promote, and sell your…

Check the list of available jobs and join us! Brand Communications Manager Our new…

PublishDrive, the only SaaS self-publishing platform you need to publish, promote, and sell your…

PublishDrive, the only SaaS self-publishing platform you need to publish, promote, and sell your…

PublishDrive, the only SaaS self-publishing platform you need to publish, promote, and sell your…

So you self-published a book. But in a sea of competition, how to get…

Marketing self published books can cost anywhere from zero to tens of thousands of…

With nearly 2.5 billion monthly users, Facebook is still the largest social media platform…

Seeking insights on how to get your book out there? You got it. Here’s…

You’ve self-published. But how do you advertise a book? As an indie, marketing your…

We mention how easy it is to self-publish with PublishDrive, kinda all the time.

Turning your completed manuscript into an audiobook is a solid way to maximize your…

Here are 10 book description hacks you can implement right now. The book description…

We have some exciting things to share. First, PublishDrive successfully closed Series A funding…

Whether you’re a self-publishing company or author, you want to distribute content to major…

If you’re looking to publish a book, there are several topics to learn about.

By the end of 2020, indies made 85% more sales on the self-publishing platform…

Kinga here, co-founder and CEO of PublishDrive. 2021 was a year of growth, for…

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, digital has become the norm. In the book…

PublishDrive is expanding its self-publishing platform full speed ahead! Our newest addition is Empik,…

Global print on demand book publishing and distribution through our trusted partners. Get listed…

Our team has been working hard to expand PublishDrive’s distribution network. In recent months,…

Audiobook publishing on one dashboard Along with ebook and print, PublishDrive helps manage audiobook…

One click, distribute everywhere. Start your ebook self-publishing journey with us and our trusted…

Below are a few additional questions and answers about our recent integration with Ingram.

In this article, PublishDrive’s CEO and co-founder Kinga Jentetics recaps this year’s Frankfurt Book…

Following our recent announcement on iReader joining PublishDrive’s distribution reach, we welcome another partner…

Thinking about entering the YA book category? Good call. Since the outbreak of the…

Organize, manage and scale your book distribution process. Publishdrive empowers publishers to prosper…

Following our recent announcement about adding Ingram to PublishDrive’s distribution network, we have yet…

💡 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…

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

“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 a…

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…

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…

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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…

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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 book…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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 management and splitting service Abacus has been saving…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

(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 MEDIA For self-published authors and writers of any kind,…

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…