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Entries for 'self-publishing'

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Writing
Reedsy Blog: Reedsy vs Spines - which publishing path fits your book?
Writing
LitReactor rounds up nine standout writing tools for 2026
Publishing
ALLi's Self-Publishing Advice Center highlights new podcast on legacy Kindles and scam emails
Publishing
Self Publishing Show 443 unpacks D2D fee changes and AI-volume pressure
Publishing
Draft2Digital introduces a one-time activation fee and a low-earnings maintenance fee
Publishing
Self Publishing Show episode 442 focuses on practical AI workflows for indie author operations
Writing
Reedsy breaks down where author income actually comes from
Publishing
Draft2Digital and Bookshop.org partner on indie ebook distribution
Publishing
Draft2Digital recaps 2025 with migration completion and new tooling
Publishing
SPS 441 explores using AI to optimize ad and sales decisions
Publishing
SPS 440 tracks AI accusations and gatekeeping tensions in publishing
Publishing
SPS 439 looks at reader-building in a noisier AI-saturated market
Publishing
Draft2Digital Self Publishing Insiders EP265 on author-brand building
Marketing
The best book promotion sites in 2026 (according to David Gaughran)
Rights and Policy
SFWA site highlights Writer Beware: "News of the Weird" on Quill Shift Literary Agency
Culture and News
Author Update: Stop Guessing - How to Know If Your Book Marketing Is Working
Culture and News
Book Output Topped Four Million in 2025
Marketing
Day in the life of a six-figure indie author
Marketing
Book marketing longevity and a seven-figure author business
Publishing
Inspirational indie author interview: Darnnell Reese
Publishing
News podcast: bookstores want faster response; Harlequin AI micro drama backlash
Publishing
Harlequin's AI microdrama deal sparks backlash
Publishing
Substack as a marketing tool for indie authors