Self Publishing Insiders

Ask Us Anything: Insights from Author Support

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Lexi Greene, Tara Robinett) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Tara has led the Draft2Digital Support Team since the early days of D2D. This week, she joins the Self Publishing Insiders team to answer author questions.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Customer Support's commonly asked questions
• Best Practices for Publishing with Draft2Digital
• Tips & Tricks to get the most out of Self-Publishing

.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Structuring Your Series Before You Start Writing

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode we discuss how to structure a series before you start writing. Our guide on this journey is Kristina Stanley, bestselling author and CEO of the Fictionary School for Writers and Editors.

If you want to write a series but aren’t sure how to begin, this episode is for you. We’ll reveal how to structure:

• Plot arcs
• Character development
• Thematic consistency
• A plan to carry your story, and your readers, across multiple books

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• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Graduate-Level Publishing Lessons with Kevin J. Anderson

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin J. Anderson) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Kevin J. Anderson is a #1 international bestselling author best known for his traditional publishing in the Dune and Star Wars universes, and he has also been a successful indie author for 15 years as publisher of WordFire Press.

He runs the graduate program in Publishing for Western Colorado University, one of the only MA programs focused on indie publishing, and is joining us to share his publishing knowledge and experience

.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Automating TikToks that Drive Readers to Your Book

social@draft2digital.com (Nick Thacker, Marvin (AuthorScale), Genesis Davies) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Marvin brings over 10 years of experience in book publishing and growth marketing. Now, with his new company AuthorScale, he and his team are developing cutting-edge tools to help indie authors leverage technology to revolutionize their book marketing.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

LitRPGs and Building Your Publishing Team

social@draft2digital.com (Lexi Greene, Aaron Renfroe) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Aaron Renfroe is an author and the owner and operator of Pivot Press. Pivot Press is an organization built to optimize publishing books and audio in the LitRPG genre with as much quality, and as quickly, as possible.

As an author who went from indie author to indie publisher, Aaron joins us to talk about publishing as a LitRPG author, and putting together a team of collaborators to work with, including co-authors, editors, and beta readers at Pivot Press.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Building Your Author Brand: Share Your Books with the World

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Isabelle Knight) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Former publicist to the stars, Isabelle Knight is the founder of Build Your Author Brand, an online consultancy helping fiction and non-fiction authors.

Isabelle joins us to share how you can build your author brand, grow your readership, raise your profile and give your books the best chance of success.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Jane Friedman's 2025 Retrospective & 2026 Publishing Predictions

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Jane Friedman) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Jane Friedman has spent her entire career in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Bottom Line, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023.

Jane joins us again to share her expertise, reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead at what 2026 might have in store for the publishing industry.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 with D2D CEO Kris Austin

social@draft2digital.com (Kris Austin, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

D2D's CEO Kris Austin joins the D2D team to reflect on our 2025 and another year in publishing, and to look ahead to what is on the horizon in 2026.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Connecting Indie Authors with Indie Bookstores with Bookshops.org

social@draft2digital.com (Andy Hunter, Jim Azevedo, Kris Austin) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

It's official! Draft2Digital and Bookshop.org have announced our partnership to bring indie ebooks to Bookshop.org! Join us as we talk to Bookshop.org. CEO Andy Hunter and D2D CEO Kris Austin about this exciting new partnership.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

2025 Indie Author Income Survey

social@draft2digital.com (Orna Ross, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Orna Ross is co-founder and director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and a passionate advocate for self-publishing and author empowerment. Her motto is: “When in doubt, be braver.”

Orna joins us to discuss the results of the ALLi Indie Author Income Survey and what we can learn about our industry.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

IBPA Boot Camp for Author Publishers

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Lee Wind) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Lee Wind joins us to talk about the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Boot Camp for Author Publishers, and how to bring all the pieces together when publishing to find your success.

Lee Wind is the Chief Content Officer for the IBPA. He is also an author, who writes the books that would have changed his life as a young Gay Jewish kid. Lee was recently awarded BISG's Industry Champion Award for co-founding We Are Stronger Than Censorship, a program that buys and donates two books to offset every one book challenge.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

10 Tips for Setting Realistic 2026 Writing Goals

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to 2026! Each new year brings the opportunity to begin anew, yet that can be daunting. Rather than start the new writing year feeling overwhelmed out of the gate, Mark Leslie Lefebvre provides encouragement on how to set realistic goals to keep you and your book publishing aspirations on track in 2026.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Unputdownable - Finding the Right Editor for Your Book

social@draft2digital.com (Autumn A. Arnett, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Autumn A. Arnett joins us to talk about the EFA and what you should keep in mind when looking for the right editor for your book.

The Editorial Freelancers Association is a nonprofit organization that advances excellence among a dynamic community of freelance editorial professionals by providing opportunities for business development, learning, and networking. EFA members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Hollywood Secrets: Incredible Characters, Deep Stories, and Super Drafts

social@draft2digital.com (T.D. Donnelly, Thomas Dean Donnelly, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Thomas Dean Donnelly has been a professional screenwriter for over 30 years. In that time he has written on major projects, from Voltron to Uncharted, and from Marvel’s Doctor Strange to The Walking Dead. During the Hollywood writers strike he wrote his first novel: YEAR OF THE RABBIT and just release its sequel YEAR OF THE HORSE, both spy thrillers.

T.D. Donnelly joins us to share practices he has used in his writing to build memorable characters and stories for the screen.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Highlights from Self Publishing Insiders 2025

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This special Christmas Day 2025 episode is a pre-recorded one with Mark Leslie Lefebvre who introduces a series of clips that highlight just 14 of the amazing episodes that have been brought to you every week in this past year.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Discovery in the AI Search Landscape

social@draft2digital.com (Ricardo Fayet, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

The way readers search for their next book is changing dramatically. With Google's generative search and Amazon’s upcoming AI-driven recommendation engine, authors face a completely new landscape for book discovery. But how exactly will these changes affect your books' visibility?

Reedsy’s Ricardo Fayet joins us to share practical steps to make sure your books remain discoverable and compelling to readers in this rapidly shifting landscape.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Virtual Beta Readers with Plottr

social@draft2digital.com (Cameron Sutter, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Cameron Sutter is a sci-fi/fantasy author and the inventor of Plottr – the popular visual story planning software. As a friend of the show, he joins us again to talk about new Plottr features, their Virtual Beta Readers, and the charity work they are supporting with their Plot for Good campaign.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

What to Quit, What to Keep, and What to Question in a New Age of Publishing

social@draft2digital.com (Becca Syme, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Becca Syme, founder of the Better-Faster Academy and Host of The Quitcast, joins us to talk about what habits and practices we need to focus on in this brand new day of publishing, and which don't serve us anymore.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Novel 90: The 90 Day Writing Challenge!

social@draft2digital.com (Bekah Brinkmeier, Lexi Greene) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Bekah Brinkmeier is a USA Today bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 90 novels. She works with AutoCrit as an instructor and author coach, leading Team Plantser in the Novel 90 Writing Challenge.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Reviews with Book Award Pro

social@draft2digital.com (Hannah Jacobson, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Hannah Jacobson is the founder of Book Award Pro, the industry-trusted platform for getting reviews and awards. The company operates the world's largest database of legitimate book accolades, serving thousands of authors globally.

Hannah is the recognized authority on literary accolades and prestigious book recognition. She joins us to talk about book awards and how authors can benefit from them.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Strategies for ADHD Writers

social@draft2digital.com (Nicole Bross, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Nicole Bross is a certified book coach, editor, and the author of A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers, a writing guide for neurodiverse authors whose ADHD is getting in the way of finishing their books. As a neurodiverse writer herself, Nicole is excited to share the strategies and tools she's developed with others.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Libraries - Missed Opportunities for Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Sylvia Hubbard, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Award-winning Detroit Author & Founder of Motown Writers, Sylvia Hubbard has independently published over 65 romance suspense books over 25 years. Sylvia joins us to talk about the opportunities authors could be missing out on if they aren't making the most of library distribution.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Freedom to Publish, Freedom to Read

social@draft2digital.com (Lee Wind, Lexi Greene, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. In this episode we’ll explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers worldwide.

Lee Wind is the Chief Content Officer of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and an author of frequently challenged books. He has been part of leading the charge in this conversation leading http://wearestrongerthancensorship.org/

Discover what it means when the power to publish rests in the hands of the author, and the decision of what to read rests with the reader.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Multi-Voice Stories with Spoken

social@draft2digital.com (Phil Marshall, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Phil Marshall is a technologist, entrepreneur, and storyteller who thrives at the intersection of imagination and execution. He is the founder and CEO of Spoken, a platform that empowers authors to create immersive single, dual, and multi-voice audiobooks.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Elevating Black Romance Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Lauren Lacey, Megan Spann, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Lauren Lacey is a Southern storyteller who crafts heartfelt romances filled with the complexities of love and resilience. Her writing, often set in small towns, explores the depths of commitment and second chances. Her goal is to create stories that make readers laugh, cry, and believe in the beauty of happily ever afters.

Lauren joins us to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that has uplifted marginalized voices.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Indie Culture and Author Nation

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Joe Solari) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

What fuels indie author success beyond the page? In this conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation, we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture. From building authentic community to sharing hard-won knowledge, discover why gathering together—online and in person—empowers authors to thrive.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Lessons Learned: A Decade of Indie Publishing

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, M.K. Williams) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

M.K. Williams is the author of multiple science fiction books, short stories, and self-publishing guides. A truly all-American author, she has lived and worked across the country and now finds herself beneath the sunny, and often rainy, skies of Tampa.

Because she has found so much joy in helping others realize their dreams of becoming an author, M.K. Williams has launched Author Your Ambition. This is your go-to location for all the things you need to be a success self-published author with FREE email courses, books, and more.

M.K. joins us to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Catching Up with Dale Roberts

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dale Roberts) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jim and Mark sit down with Dale L. Roberts, the voice behind the hugely popular Self Publishing with Dale YouTube channel. Dale has helped countless indie authors navigate the world of self-publishing with practical, no-nonsense advice.

We talk about his brand-new book, Email Marketing for Authors, why building a mailing list is a game-changer, and how he’s bringing his next big project to life through Kickstarter. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, Dale shares insights that will help you grow your readership and take control of your publishing journey.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Finding Success After Rejection with Ang T. Dalton

social@draft2digital.com (Ang T. Dalton, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Debut romantasy author Ang T. Dalton joins us to share the inspiring story behind The Scars Within—a novel born from resilience, mental health struggles, and the highs and lows of social media culture. After 80 rejections, Ang landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint. In this episode, she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently as an indie author.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Ask Draft2Digital Anything for Fall 2025

social@draft2digital.com (Tara Robinett, Nick Thacker, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The D2D Team is back again, answering author questions! Jim, Nick, and Tara talk about publishing and the questions your fellow authors have about Draft2Digital.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Discover Your Author Mindset

social@draft2digital.com (Adrienne Giordano, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Adrienne Giordano is a certified life coach and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels. Adrienne’s experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service helps her empower clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Writing With Dictation

social@draft2digital.com (Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is an author, writing instructor, and host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast. She’s published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation.

She hosts two author courses, Fiction Writing: American Indians, which equips authors to write authentic stories that honor Native American history and culture, and Fictation™ Digital Course, which takes authors through the exact process of mastering dictation to write fiction.

Join us as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Public Relations for Indie Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Jason Jones, Jason Paul Jones, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Jason Jones is the founder of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, working with authors, experts, publishers and media around the world. With over twenty five years of experience in public relations, Jason joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Successful Social Media without Virality

social@draft2digital.com (Walt Mussell, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Walt Mussell is an award-winning historical fiction author who has used his love of history to build his author career, his social media presence, and his Substack, The Chrysanthemum and The Cross. He joins us to talk about the ways authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Escape the Self-Publishing Rat Race with Johnny B. Truant

social@draft2digital.com (Johnny B. Truant, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Johnny B. Truant is one of indie publishing’s early authorities, having created and co-hosted the original Self Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He is also the author of the indie cornerstone guide Write. Publish. Repeat, and hosted the Smarter Artist Summit author conference in Austin, Texas from 2015-2018 with the same two partners.

Johnny joins us to talk about his upcoming project, The Artisan Author, and how authors can thrive and become bulletproof in the age of over-production and AI.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Recapping Europe's Biggest Indie Author Conference

social@draft2digital.com (James Blatch, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

James Blatch is a founder of The Self Publishing Show live as well as the course platform Learn Self Publishing, the podcast Indie Writers Club and the book discount mailing list, Hello Books. Somehow, between wearing all those hats, he manages to author cold war military thrillers! He's joining us to talk about The Self Publishing Show Live's annual conference that took place in London and what authors took from the event!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

How to Select the Perfect Cover with Nick Thacker

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

BookCovers.com is the premiere marketplace for professionally designed premade book covers. In today's episode, we'll cover everything from how to choose the right cover for your book, to how to work with a professional cover artist, to how much you should expect to pay for your cover art. And if you happen to be a cover artist, or know one, we'll explore how to set up your very own storefront at BookCovers.com.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Make the Most of Your Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Coker, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The 17th annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is upon us! This is a chance for authors to get the most bang for their buck while traffic is increased at Smashwords. The D2D team discusses tips and tricks to get the most out of your advertising efforts and maximize results.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Don't Quit Before the Miracle

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Steffanie Holmes, Steff Green) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Steffanie Holmes, writing as Steff Green, has come a long way, from publishing her first book with a homemade cover, to building a career as a six-figure bestselling author.

The author behind https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com joins us in today's pre-recorded episode to talk about perseverance and getting to the miracle moment in your career that changes everything.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Ask Our Promotions Team Anything

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Megan Spann, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It's been too long since Megan and Mark joined Jim to talk about the work our promotions team does at Draft2Digital. If you have questions about how you can promote your book, and how D2D can help you, be sure to join us live with your questions!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

5 Things Indie Authors Should Know

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Alessandra Torre, AR Torre) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Alessandra Torre is a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 2M books and publishes romance under the name Alessandra Torre and domestic suspense under the name AR Torre. She is also the co-founder of Inkers Con, a digital conference for indie authors looking to progress their careers. Alessandra joins us to take her experience as a bestselling author and conference organizer to talk about the 5 things she thinks authors need to know.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Why Nutrition Matters for Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Roland Denzel) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

You might know Roland Denzel as a health coach, nutritionist, and restorative exercise specialist, but the truth is Roland has always been, at heart, an author first.

Roland created The Indestructible Author in to help authors just like you be more productive and write more books, all while staying healthy, happy, and sane. Today, he joins us to talk about how nutrition can give authors an edge, break through blocks, and write more words.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Importance of Writing with Themes

social@draft2digital.com (Robert J. Sawyer, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Robert J. Sawyer, lovingly dubbed Canada's Dean of Science Fiction by the Ottawa Citizen, joins us to talk about how the sci fi industry has changed over the years, and how to use themes to craft a story readers will connect with.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Bibles & Story Structure with Storysnap

social@draft2digital.com (Cameron Sutter, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Cameron Sutter is a sci-fi/fantasy author and the inventor of Plottr – the popular visual story planning software. Many authors have used Plottr to outline and flesh out their book creation process. Now, Cameron joins us to talk about Storysnap, a tool he designed to help authors create story bibles and streamline their creative process.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Curating Your Community of Superfans

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Rachel Rener) — Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Rachel Rener isn't just a writer of modern romantasy books featuring powerful-yet-flawed heroines, unforgettable magic systems, and smoldering romance. She also finds the time to voice Tana the tiefling on the DnD podcast, Of Dice and Friends, or building community with fantasy lovers like herself.

Join us as Mark chats with Rachel about finding your superfans and creating a community as an author and creator.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Ask Draft2Digital Anything (April 2025)

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 8 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The D2D Team is back to answer viewer questions, so tune in to hear the questions on the minds of your fellow authors hosted by Jim and Mark, who always have the answers!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Virtual Author Assistants with Kevin Tumlinson

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 1 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Kevin Tumlinson makes his triumphant return to Self Publishing Insiders! Kevin returns to talk to Jim about Author Anchor and his work helping authors get the most out of virtual author assistants.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Intersection of Craft & Commerce

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Russell Nohelty) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling fantasy and non-fiction author, publisher of Wannabe Press, co-host of the Kickstart Your Book Sales & Six Figure Author Experiment podcasts, and cofounder of the Writer MBA conference & The Future of Publishing Mastermind. He also co-created the Author Ecosystem archetype, a system he co-created to help authors embrace their natural tendencies to find success.

Russell Nohelty joins us to talk about where craft & commerce meet in your author career and how to find both creative and commercial fulfillment with your writing.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Making the Most of Reader Events

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Tawdra Kandle) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Tawdra Kandle is a USA Today bestselling romance author who loves to plan and run conferences when she's not spinning love stories! Tawdra is joining us to share her insights from her latest column, Smart Marketing for Savvy Authors, where she talks about making the most of your opportunities at events and conferences.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Three Years of Smashwords and Draft2Digital

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Coker, Kris Austin) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It's been three years since we shook up the indie publishing industry and merged Draft2Digital and Smashwords into one big player in the indie space. Now that we've had three years and most authors have been migrated into Draft2Digital, Kris Austin and Mark Coker join Jim to look back on the last three years and forward to our plans to come.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Aristotle for Novelists

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Douglas Vigliotti) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Douglas Vigliotti authored "Aristotle for Novelists" with the intention of adapting the timeless principles of Aristotle's Poetics in a way tailored to the needs of novelists. He joins us on this week's Self Publishing Insiders to reflect on how these philosophical lessons can benefit authors looking to improve in their craft.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Inside Draft2Digital's Tools and Services

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Lexi Greene, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital has grown a lot over the years, expanding with new tools and services for authors to take advantage of. The D2D team is here to talk through some of our popular and lesser known tools, and answer questions you might have about the services D2D provides.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Writing Better, Faster with Becca Syme

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Becca Syme) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Becca Syme (MATL) is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has individually coached more than 5000 authors at all levels. She is the author of the Quitbooks for Writers series and the popular Write Better-Faster course, and the host of the Quitcast for Writers podcast and YouTube channel. She also writes mystery novels and lives on one of the thousand lakes in Minnesota.

Becca Syme, founder of The Better-Faster Academy joins us to help you get past whatever's keeping you from writing better faster stories.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Utilizing Your Time & Talent to Stand Out

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, O'Cyrus) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

O'Cyrus is the Founder of Ocyrus Ink Publishing and Host of The Author Lounge podcast. He joins us to talk about how writers can be using their time and talents to build a better author career.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Page Turner Pacing Strategy

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Ines Johnson) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Lover of fairytales, folklore, and mythology, Ines Johnson spends her days reimagining the stories of old in a modern world. She's recently completed a Kickstarter for Page Turner Pacing, an experience designed to help authors write bingeable books readers can’t put down, and she joins us to share some tips on crafting a well-paced story.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Industry Trends with Jane Friedman

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Jane Friedman) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Jane Friedman has spent 25 years working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, received a starred review from Library Journal and is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs. Jane joins us to share her insights on the latest industry trends with her understanding of writing as a business.

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Influencer Marketing and Book Promotions with Fable

social@draft2digital.com (Margaux Weisman, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

We always get one big question from our indie authors: what do I do with book promotion? As the Director of Sales at Fable, Margaux Weisman partners with publishers, indie authors and other consumer brands to reach readers on the platform. Fable has also been a premier platform for authors to work with creators to take advantage of influencer marketing to get their book in front of new readers.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Sapphic Fiction & Community Building

social@draft2digital.com (Jae, Lexi Greene) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Publishing isn't just about writing and reading; it's about community and uplifting voices. In recent years, especially in indie publishing, we've seen a diversification of the stories available to readers.

Jae is an award-winning author of lesbian romance who has built community not just with her readers, but with other queer authors. She runs The Sapphic Quill, a newsletter that strives to give WLW authors a place for resources catered to their needs.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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How to Succeed as an Author Speaker

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Matty Dalrymple) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Matty Dalrymple is a prolific author, a member of various thriller writer groups, and finds time to podcast, speak, and consult on the craft of writing. She has written books on the business of short fiction, podcasting for authors, and how to succeed as an author speaker.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

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Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Julie Cropp Gareleck) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

As a Best Selling Author, CEO, and Entrepreneur, Julie Cropp Gareleck is a respected and trusted leader in business communities that extend from the Northeast to the Southeast and includes CEOs and entrepreneurs of small to midsize businesses as well as the Fortune 1000. To find that success as an author and a businessperson, you have to dare to be tenacious.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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2025 Publishing All-Stars Predictions

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Dale Roberts, Mark Coker, Joanna Penn) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Now that we're done reflecting on 2024, it's time to look forward. We bring together some of our favorite all-stars of the publishing world, including Joanna Penn, Dale Roberts, and Mark Coker to give us their predictions for what authors can expect in 2025.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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D2D 2024 Year In Review

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Nick Thacker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

We look back at what D2D was up to in 2024, a year with a heavily focused on migration and connecting Smashwords and Draft2Digital so we can make big changes in the new year.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Audiobook Production & Marketing

social@draft2digital.com (Karen White, Karen Grey, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

After working in the audiobook industry from 1998 - 2022 as a narrator, director, producer, and serving on committees of both the Audiobook Publishers' Association and SAG-AFTRA, as well as publishing her own romantic comedies as Karen Grey, Karen White created a boutique audiobook marketing company called Home Cooked Books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Trope Talk & The Romance Genre

social@draft2digital.com (Lexi Greene, Megan Spann, Elyssa Dolinger) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In a special pre-recorded episode, Lexi, Megan, and Lyssa talk about the secret sauce of good romance: tropes! We chat about using tropes in your stories and promotions, and get into some of our favorite and least favorite romance tropes.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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What are Authors Thankful For?

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Sacha Black, Ruby Roe) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Mark graciously taken over hosting duties on (American) Thanksgiving! He and our good friend Sacha Black, Sapphic Fiction Queen Supreme, talk about author life and the many things our authors are thankful for.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Winter is Coming! Ask D2D Anything

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital wouldn't be here without our authors, so we jump at the chance to get the team together and answer your questions.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Overcoming Obstacles as a Tenacious Author

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Maria Frankland) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Maria Frankland is a psychological thriller author, currently writing her 21st book and is based in Yorkshire in England, home of Yorkie bars, Yorkshire puddings and Yorkshire tea - three of her favourite things. She's built her indie author career by taking on the obstacles in her way and choosing to be tenacious in the face of her challenges.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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4 Pillars to Author Success

social@draft2digital.com (Emma Dhesi, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Emma Dhesi, bestselling author and certified book coach, educates and inspires first-time authors to fulfil a calling and write their debut novel.

Drawing from her own success and training, Emma guides writers to finish their first book through detailed feedback, accountability check-ins, and compassionate support in her year-long 1:1 mentorship. Emma lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with her husband, three children, three cats, and is passionate about helping authors achieve their dreams through her individualized mentoring.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Importance of Editors

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Once you've finished your manuscript, the work of polishing your book and getting it ready for the public begins. You might see your draft as good to go, but could it benefit from a well-trained set of eyes looking it over? Our friends, The Kristens (Tate and Tatroe) from the Editorial Freelancers Association return to have a chat about editors and the important role they play in bringing your books to the next level of professional publishing.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Spooky Stories and Halloween Horror

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin J. Anderson) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Our own Master of Thrills, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, chats with Kevin J. Anderson about writing horror for a special King-Sized Halloween episode of Self Publishing Insiders.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

200 Episodes of Self Publishing Insiders!

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

We've been sharing our conversations with Industry Insiders for 200 episodes, and we don't intend to stop giving our authors insight into the world of publishing. This week, the D2D team is celebrating the occasion with a classic Ask Us Anything, taking questions from our viewers with a focus on what authors should be doing to prepare for the holiday season.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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The Bookfest Adventure

social@draft2digital.com (Desireé Duffy, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Desireé Duffy is the founder of Black Château, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You, a Webby Award-winning multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its website, podcast, and radio show; and The BookFest® Adventure, a biannual online event uniting book lovers worldwide.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Become Part of Author Nation

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Suze Solari Style, Joe Solari) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Fall is here and authors will soon be packing their bags for Vegas! This year, the big conference to look forward to is Author Nation, being hosted for the first time by Joe and Suze Solari. Join us as we talk about what authors can expect from this new Vegas experience.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

D2D Print Update & Walk Thru

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It's been a while since we've provided an update and walked you through how to use D2D Print. Having a physical, print copy of your book is as important as ever! Now, more than a year out of beta, D2D Print just keeps getting better. In this special, pre-recorded episode, Mark Leslie Lefebvre will show how easy--and fun--it is to set up a print-on-demand version of your book.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Author Conference Season with D2D

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We've been jetting all over the author conference scene recently, so now it's time to wind down, share experiences, and talk about the current trends of the publishing industry.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Benefits of Writers Clubs

social@draft2digital.com (Kelly Oliver, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

At D2D, we're huge proponents of writers clubs. They offer a safe place to learn, grow your career, share your ideas, and gain constructive feedback with no fear of judgement from your peers. Sisters in Crime (SinC) is the perfect embodiment of these ideals, which is why we're delighted to welcome Kelly Oliver, bestselling, award-winning author and current SinC president. Join us!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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From "Big 5 or Die" to Ecstatic Indie Author!

social@draft2digital.com (Denise Massar, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The path to Big 5 publishing dreams is paved with rejection letters. What is it about traditional publishing that so intrigues us? Is it the validation? The prestige? Fame and fortune? Our guest, Denise Massar, was intoxicated by those possibilities too, only to receive multiple rejections. Why then, is she so ecstatic to be an indie author? Join us to find out.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Best Practices of Successful Indie Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Keith Wheeler) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Why do some authors seem to take off instantly, while others flail about endlessly? Is it experience? Talent? Time? Yes, but more often than not, it’s the incorporation of best practices that separates the amateurs from the pros. In today’s episode, we'll speak with internationally bestselling author and indie author coach Keith Wheeler. We'll discuss what works, what doesn’t, and strategies for increasing the visibility and sales of your books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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How to Structure a Book Series

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Kristina Stanley) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of structuring a successful book series with Kristina Stanley of Fictionary. We'll discuss key elements like plot arcs, character development, and thematic consistency, and we'll go deep on how to plan your story across multiple books to ensure each installment builds anticipation for the next. If that's not enough, we'll cover Kristina's new book, Secrets to Writing a Series, and her upcoming 6-week course, Series Foundations: How to Structure Your Entire Book Series.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Trials, Tribulations... and Success!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Elicia Hyder) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If there's one lesson indie authors have learned, it's that perseverance and fortitude matter. Yet sometimes life can throw us curve balls, knock us down and leave us gasping for breath. Internationally bestselling author Elicia Hyder, with nearly a million books sold, has been on that ride and lived to tell the tale. Strap in, because this is going to be a good one!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Self Publishing Roadmap for Success

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Dale Roberts) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If you've ever asked yourself, "How do successful indie authors do it?" -- this is the episode for you. Joining us is none other than Dale Roberts, the charismatic host of the wildly popular Self Publishing with Dale Podcast and YouTube Channel (@dalelroberts and @selfpubwithdale). An accomplished indie author himself, Dale has made an art form out of teaching other authors how to self-publish successfully through his videos, podcasts and books. If that weren't enough, Dale is in the process of releasing an entire series of books--a roadmap--to guide authors along a successful publishing career.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Author Marketing with StoryOrigin

social@draft2digital.com (Evan Gow, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

No one ever said indie publishing is easy! There's the writing, the publishing, the distribution. If that wasn't hard enough, there's the marketing. Indie authors have to worry about their websites, newsletter subscriptions, beta readers, book reviews, and more. Wouldn't it be cool if there was one site to help ease the marketing burden? That's the idea behind StoryOrigin, and Evan Gow, who created StoryOrigin, is here to tell us all about it. Join us!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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How to Fund a Book Launch

social@draft2digital.com (Elyssa Dolinger, Lexi Greene, Jamie Davis) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Among the myriad things that indie authors have to grapple with is how to fund a successful book launch without going in the red. To help us tackle this subject, we're joined by Jamie Davis, a prolific author of sci-fi and fantasy. As a nurse, retired paramedic and nationally recognized medical educator, Jamie knows a thing or two about service and giving back. Today Jamie is here to teach us how to use nontraditional funding and outreach tools, so that our next book is launched in the black. Join us!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

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Touching Base with D2D - Ask Us Anything!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Once a month we host an "Ask Us Anything" episode. Usually these episode are tied to a specific topic, like the Smashwords to D2D merger, or D2D Print, or how to work with our promotions team. This time we'd like to keep free flowing, so if you've got a burning question you're dying to asks, now's the time!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Find, Connect & Grow Your Tribe

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Amanda Traylor) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Indie authors are told that in order to be successful, "you've got to find your tribe" and "build your community." But how exactly do you do that? Where do you start? And once you gain some traction, how do you nurture your community to help it grow and thrive?

Enter Amanda Traylor (also writing under June Patrick), an award-winning author of more than twenty novels ranging from domestic suspense to escapist rom-coms. As a speaker, coach, and board member of the San Francisco Writers Conference, she's grown accustomed to expanding her network. But it wasn't always like that. Join us as Amanda shares her journey and provides practical, actionable advice to help any author build their community.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The New BookCovers.com

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Eleven months Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), a decade-old pioneering marketplace for premade book covers. We've been hard at work rebuilding a site that's committed to helping authors find the perfect cover, and helping professional cover designers build their businesses. Today our own Nick Thacker will provide a deep dive into what's new and provide a preview of what's to come!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale 2024!

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Smashwords store sales keep getting bigger and better. More authors, more books, more first-time customers and more book sales! In this episode, we'll talk about how authors position their books for success in Smashwords' 16th Annual Summer/Winter Sale. It's a month-long celebration of indie authors and the readers who love them.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Translation Rights Management to Expand Your Global Reach

social@draft2digital.com (Lindsay Jones, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Navigating foreign language rights and finding great translators is tricky business, even for the most experienced indie authors. That's why we're super excited to welcome Lindsay Jones, a co-founder and the CEO of DropCap, a global rights marketplace for indie authors that’s revolutionizing the way agents and editors discover exceptional books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Asking the D2D Promotions Team Anything!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Megan Spann) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital is known for its innovative publishing and distribution tools for indie authors. But do you know about all the cool things we're doing to promote your books to retailers and libraries? Or the free tools we offer to help you get more visibility for your titles? We're guessing you may not. Tune in so we can fix that!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Empowering Authorpreneurs with Indie Author Magazine

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Chelle Honiker) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Indie Author Magazine (IAM) is on a mission to inform, educate, and inspire authors at every stage of their careers. Flip through the pages of any issue and you'll see thoroughly researched, unbiased content dedicated to helping authors build their businesses. But there's more to IAM than the magazine. Join us as publisher Chelle Honiker takes us on a journey exploring all that IAM has to offer, from the magazine, to Indie Author Training, podcasts, the Author Nation Conference and more!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Master Review Campaigns to Increase Book Sales

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Virginie Carmichael, Rossana Corniel) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If you're reading this, you already know that best practices are what separates the publishing amateurs from the pros. But did you know there are a multitude of best practices when it comes to getting, and leveraging, book reviews to boost sales? Join us as Booksprout's Virginie Carmichael and Rossana Corniel walk us through an optimized book review campaign and show us how this essential tool can boost sales for your books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Author Strength Training with Becca Syme

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Becca Syme) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Better. Stronger. Faster. It's what many of us strive for in our author careers. But how do we move the needle forward when life has other plans? Enter Becca Syme. Becca is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Join us as we analyze a Strengths test in real time and discuss how success alignment can help us reach the top 1% of our capacity.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Smashwords to D2D Migration - Ask Us Anything!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Tara Robinette, Dan Wood) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

When D2D announced the acquisition of Smashwords in March 2022, we knew the integration of the two companies would be a huge, long-haul effort. But totally worth it!! We're now in the final phase of our multi-phase integration project, which now involves moving Smashwords author accounts onto D2D. Join us to learn about progress made, what's coming next, and what's in it for YOU!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Prepare to be a Success with Book Launchers

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Julie Broad) — Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Julie Broad is a four-time author and the Founder of Book Launchers, a professional self-publishing services company that helps non-fiction authors write, publish, and promote non-fiction books. Today we'll talk about how to set your book up for success before you even begin to write. We'll discuss typical author misconceptions, we'll chat about how to build a business around your books, and we'll answer your questions. So whether you write nonfiction, fiction, or have yet to put pen to paper--or fingers to keyboard--there's something here for everyone!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Kim Marsh Allee, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

D2D just announced a new retail partnership with Fable, the popular online bookstore and social reading app that powers 25,000+ online book clubs. Joining us today is Kim Marsh Allee, Head of Operations & Community at Fable, as we discuss what this partnership means to you, your books, and your readers!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Library Advocacy with EveryLibrary

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, John Chrastka) — Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

John Chrastka is the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. In this episode we'll discuss book bans and censorship, free speech and the First Amendment, political action for change, and how indie authors and book lovers can support the libraries that enrich their communities.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Inspiration and Writing Conferences from Toronto Indie Authors Conference

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Tao Wong) — Thu, 9 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If you know Draft2Digital, you know we're huge fans of writers conferences. Where else can you form lasting author friendships, establish key partnerships, and gain essential knowledge to help guide you along your author career? The Toronto Indie Author Conference (TIAC) is one such event, focused deeply on indie authors and Canadian indie authors in particular. Whether or not you reside in Canada, we hope you'll join us and our guest, TIAC founder Tao Wong, as we discuss the virtues of conference attendance.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

General Accounting for Indie Authors

Thu, 2 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

DeAnna Hart, also known as D.F. Hart, writes crime thrillers and contemporary romance. She also has an MBA and over two decades of hands-on experience in accounting, and she co-wrote Accounting for Authors with Mark Lefebrve as a means to help indie authors better understand the nuances of running their businesses. If you want to learn general accounting concepts that indie authors can apply to their businesses, such as calculating break-even point and looking deeper than just 'cost-per-click', this episode is for you!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Answering Your D2D Questions!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Lexi Greene, Dan Wood) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Our followers are in charge for this week's "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) edition of Self Publishing Insiders. All topics were welcome! Be sure to join us live next time we do an AUA!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Think Like a Cartoonist

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Leigh Rubin) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Today we celebrate humor and creativity with accomplished author and cartoonist, Leigh Rubin. An author of more than 20 books, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Leigh's internationally syndicated cartoon, Rubes®, which is distributed by Creators Syndicate to hundreds of newspapers and media outlets worldwide. His work has been featured in film, television, and advertising. In 2018 Leigh began serving at Rochester Institute of Technology as the college's first Cartoonist-in-Residence.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Self Publishing Lesbian Fiction

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

An award-winning writer and former newspaper reporter, Elizabeth Andre currently writes cozy paranormal mystery, science fiction, young adult and lesbian romance. Elizabeth began publishing lesbian fiction in 2014 and joins us today to discuss why self-publishing is such a great option for the genre.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Marketing and Launch Plans

social@draft2digital.com (Stephanie Chandler, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Publishing and distributing your self-published books is the easy part. Reaching readers is still the challenge. Today we speak with Stephanie Chandler, the founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. Stephanie began building her email newsletter list and experimenting with self-publishing before D2D or even Smashwords existed! If you're interested in how to successfully market and launch your next book, regardless of genre, this is the episode for you!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Publish with Confidence with ProWritingAid

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Chris Banks) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Have you ever watched a master at work? The best carpenters, musicians, chefs--and even authors--just seem to have a different way using their tools than the rest of us mere mortals. Fortunately for authors, ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progress so they can publish with confidence. Today we dig into ProWritingAid with company founder Chris Banks.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Live from Superstars Writing Seminars

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Conferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as they attend the renowned Superstars Writing Seminars event in Colorado Springs. Knowing these guys, they're likely to grab some surprise author guests to join us.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Story Editing with Fictionary

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kristina Stanley) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Bestselling books have well-structured plots, compelling characters, and engaging settings that tell a great story. The other element bestselling books have in common is masterful editing. Today we welcome Kristina Stanley back to the show. An award-winning author and fiction editor, Kristina is also the founder and CEO of Fictionary, an innovative tool that's designed to help authors hone their craft and self-edit more effectively.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

From Traditional to Indie Publishing with Jeaniene Frost

social@draft2digital.com (Jeaniene Frost, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Jeaniene Frost is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance. She's known for the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series, the Night Rebel series, and the Broken Destiny series. Today we'll talk about Jeaniene's latest work, Both Feet in the Grave, and her decision to self-publish after over a dozen years as a traditionally published author.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

USA Today's Best-Selling Booklist is Back!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Erik Bursch) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

If you're curious about how the revamped USA Today Best-Seller Booklist works, or why it went on hiatus, or why the renewed focus on indie bookstores, this is the episode for you. Erik Bursch, the SVP of Consumer Product and Engineering at Gannett/USA Today, joins us live to give the inside scoop and answer your questions.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Networking With Creatives Through Scribble

social@draft2digital.com (Torrey C. Butler, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wished you could connect with other like-minded, creative people to share your ideas or ask questions without fear of judgement or humiliation? Enter Torrey C. Butler of Scribble. An award-winning author, Torrey launched the Scribble app as a safe space where authors can express their ideas, understand where to start, and ultimately work toward publishing their work.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

How to Write a Howling Good Story

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Wulf Moon) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Wulf Moon has been called the guru of aspiring writers. His award-winning Super Secrets of Writing have helped countless writers launch careers, become #1 bestsellers in top fiction categories, and win coveted international awards. Now, all of these transformational secrets have been captured in his latest nonfiction book, How to Write a Howling Good Story.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Magic Behind Chenoweth Press

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, David Sherrer) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

David Sherrer is the marketing director and the "husband half" of the remarkable wife-and-husband publishing team at Chenoweth Press. David's wife Lydia is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy. David manages the marketing and fulfillment of physical sales as well as sales at various conventions. David is also a game designer and created created a unique card game based on his wife's book series. Today we'll discuss the magic behind this wife & husband publishing team.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Sell More Books with Smashwords Sales!

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Coker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Did you know the Smashwords store pays indie authors the industry's highest royalties? Did you the Smashwords store is about to celebrate its 7th consecutive year of sales growth? And did you know the 7th Annual Smashwords End of Year Sale was another record breaking Smashwords Sale? Join us as Mark Coker and Mark Lefebvre explain how YOU can use Smashwords sales to reach new readers and sell more books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

2024 All Star Publishing Predictions

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

We've assembled a dream team of industry luminaries to unravel the key trends and issues that will shape publishing in 2024 and likely impact your author business. Join us as we welcome Mark Coker, chief strategy officer, D2D; Jane Friedman, founder & editor of publishing newsletter The Hot Sheet; Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn Podcast; Dale Roberts of the Self Publishing with Dale Podcast; and Orna Ross, co-founder and director of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Draft2Digital's 2023 Year in Review!

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Did you catch all the news coming out of the D2D camp in 2023? There was a lot to take in: New distribution partnerships, another acquisition, and some pretty nifty milestones to name just a few. We'll recap the year for you and answer all your questions. Join us!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Joy & Balance in Your Author Journey

social@draft2digital.com (Sarra Cannon, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

"Writing books is easy!" said no one, ever. In today's world of a 24-hour news cycle, non-stop distractions, career and family obligations, is maintaining a sense of joy and balance even realistic? Enter Sarra Cannon. Sarra's the author of 28 YA and NA novels, with over a million books sold. As the host of the wildly popular Heart Breathings YouTube channel, she's also passionate about sharing her journey when it comes to productivity while keeping joy at the center. In today's chat, we'll dig into Sarra's ten ways to reclaim your joy.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

10 Things You May Not Know About D2D

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

It's not uncommon for long-time Draft2Digital authors to tell us that they just learned about a feature we've been offering for years. We aim to put an end to that, and we guarantee you'll learn something new! Our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre dives deep, on Thanksgiving no less, to reveal useful D2D features you may not know are at your fingertips.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Author Nation

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Chelle Honiker) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Author Nation represents the evolution, and future, of indie author conferences. Carrying the torch from 20Books Vegas, long regarded as the premier indie author event, Author Nation promises to take the indie author learning experience to the next level. And who better to have on board than Chelle Honiker, the publisher of Indie Author Magazine and now program manager at Author Nation.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

YouTube for Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, M.K. Williams) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how some YouTube channels just seem to pop? And why do some YouTube hosts seem to have the "it" factor, while authors just seem sort of, well, "meh." Today we'll chat with author and self-publishing coach M.K. Williams about her publishing journey--and how she made YouTube work for her (and others!).

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Turbocharge Productivity with Future Fiction Academy

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Elizabeth Ann West) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A book marketer since 2007, Elizabeth Ann West started her own author education school in 2018. She has since helped hundreds of authors from a variety of genres publish more profitably. Today Elizabeth is the CEO of the Future Fiction Academy. Join us as we discuss how embracing technology, and AI in particular, can help authors turbocharge their productivity.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Ask Us Anything - October 2023

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

From time to time D2D hosts an "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) episode where YOU get to run the show. Lately we've been hosting AUAs centered around specific topics like book marketing, or D2D Print, or Wide for the Win strategies. This time we're opening it up to all topics. So if you've got a burning question for us, now's the time!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Future of Publishing & Going Wide

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Monica Leonelle) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Monica Leonelle is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her book publishing and business expertise at TheWorldNeedsYourPassion.com. Her nonfiction books have sold over 70,000 copies and helped thousands of writers write faster, become better storytellers, and find their way to success with wide and direct sales. Today we'll discuss the future of publishing and where Wide fits in.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Novelists, Inc. 2023 Conference Recap

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The annual Novelists, Inc. (NINC) conference is a unique experience that brings together multi-published, professional authors who publish traditionally, independently, or both. Conference speakers are handpicked from the upper echelons of the industry, and networking opportunities are unmatched. Join D2D and fellow industry luminaries and conference organizers as we recap what we learned at this year's event and discuss the value of networking with your peers.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

How to Build World Class Author Websites

social@draft2digital.com (Stu Grant, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Stu Grant has been working in the publishing industry for over 8 years- largely with the team at Self Publishing Formula and is currently the highest rated Author Website designer on Reedsy (maybe even the world!) with his company Digital Authors Toolkit. Curious about what makes an author website world class? Tune in to find out.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Wide for the Win with Mark & Megan

social@draft2digital.com (Megan Spann, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre, the man who literally wrote the book on distributing your books Wide for the Win, and Megan Spann, our queen of promotions, will be on hand to talk strategy and answer your questions.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Dynamic Data Tracking with ScribeCount

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Randall Wood) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It's tough to keep track of your sales data if you publish wide, not to mention all the other info you need to keep tabs on for your publishing business. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a single reporting service that covered multiple platforms AND displayed all your data in one dynamic dashboard? Enter ScribeCount.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The Art of Building Author Community

social@draft2digital.com (Jessie Kwak, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Jessie Kwak is an author, business book ghostwriter, and the mastermind behind the Author Alchemy Summit in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we dive deep into why having a supportive author community is one of the most powerful things an author can cultivate.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Overcoming Author Hurdles

social@draft2digital.com (Daniel Willcocks, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Daniel Willcocks is an international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, author coach, speaker, and website designer. We'll discuss how to create a healthy, sustainable writing career, leaning into how to get over your biggest writing hurdles to become the author you've always dreamed of becoming.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Publishing

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Kerrie Flanagan) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Kerrie Flanagan is a highly accomplished author, writing consultant, and instructor known for her expertise in the publishing industry. With 25 years of experience, she has established herself as a respected figure in the writing community. If you want to learn firsthand from someone who's been there and done that, be sure to tune in and ask your questions!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Marketing: What Works? Ask Us Anything!

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Some say marketing is an art. Others say it’s a science. One thing is clear: Everyone has an opinion on what works and what doesn’t. The thing is, what works for one author may not work for another. Join us as we sift through the dirt and expose the true marketing gems.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Book Awards for Indie Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Hannah Jacobson, Barbara Ingrassia) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Hannah Jacobson is the founder of Book Award Pro, the company that expertly matches modern authors with awards, reviews, and story marketing for their books. If you've ever researched the book award landscape, you know there are myriad opportunities--and pitfalls. Join us as we speak with Hannah to navigate through all of it.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Understanding Copyright

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Barbara Ingrassia) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Barbara Ingrassia has a passion for raising awareness about the role of copyright. Basic copyright knowledge is a necessity to protect yourself both during the book creation process, but also after the book has been published. Today we'll learn about basic copyright pointers for indie authors and publishers, we'll talk about how AI is impacting creators, and we'll hear why Barbara asserts that Copyright Literacy is a must-have 21st Century Life Skill.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

D2D Acquires SelfPubBookCovers.com - AUA

social@draft2digital.com (Rob Sturtz, Kevin Tumlinson, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital is on a mission to lessen the time, cost and complexity of indie publishing. So when we learned of an opportunity to acquire SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), we jumped on it. SPBC has one of the largest collections of one-of-a-kind, premade book cover designs. Whether you're an indie author or a professional book cover designer, tune in to learn what this news means to YOU.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

How to Avoid Author Scams with Victoria Strauss

social@draft2digital.com (Victoria Strauss, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Scammers. They're everywhere. And they want your money. Many have become very good at looking legitimate, so how do you tell legitimate service providers from those who prey on the hopes and dreams of authors? Victoria Strauss has made it her mission to weed out the bad actors and protect authors through WriterBeware.com.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

D2D + Smashwords Merger Update - AUA!

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A lot has happened since Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords in March 2022. We're getting very close to the final phase our our post-merger strategy, which is to bring Smashwords accounts into the D2D system. We're sure you have questions, so we'll have the answers.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

How to Build a Great Author Business

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Joe Solari) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Wouldn't it be nice if you had an expert to ask what you can do to increase your profitability? Enter Joe Solari. Joe helps established authors do just that...increase profitability. But how? We'll dive into the details and ask about his 20 elements defining good author marketing.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Best Practices to Sell More Books with The Indy Author

social@draft2digital.com (Matty Dalrymple, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The publishing voyage can be more like a roller coaster--complete with dips, turns and twists--than a stroll in the park. Join us as we welcome back Matty Dalrymple of The Indy Author Podcast to learn how publishing best practices can help indie authors navigate the publishing waters, find more readers and sell more books.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Indie Author Marketing Success

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, Kerrie Flanagan, Cary Bergeron) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most popular questions we get from authors is: "How do I market my books?" Today we speak with Kerrie Flanagan and Cary Bergeron of Crave Books to learn their tips, tricks & strategies for indie marketing success.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Take Your Author Career from Zero to Four Figures

social@draft2digital.com (Paul Austin Ardoin, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In a refreshing departure from all the marketing noise promising get-rich-quick publishing schemes (ha!), today we'll take a sensible, pragmatic approach to building a successful author career with Paul Austin Ardoin.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Self Publishing Industry Insights - AUA!

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital has a unique vantage point in the business that enables us to see emerging trends in the self-publishing industry. We want to share that insight with YOU, to help indie authors and publishers do more to grow their publishing business. Join us as we discuss the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here. Ask us anything!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Celebrating Women's Fiction

social@draft2digital.com (Paulette Stout, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Paulette Stout is the award-winning—and fearless—author of fast-paced contemporary women’s fiction that tackles social issues often ignored. Join us for a lively discussion of "what is women's fiction" to help celebrate Women's Fiction Day (June 8).

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Hot Industry Trends & What They Mean to YOU

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Jane Friedman) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023.

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Cover Images & Author Branding

social@draft2digital.com (Gene Mollica, Sasha Almazan, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan, co- owners of G & S Cover Design Studio, LLC have designed some of the most iconic visuals in publishing. Working in a wide range of genres and project scopes, their designs brought many authors to New York Times and USA Today Best Seller status.

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Ask the D2D Promotions Team!

social@draft2digital.com (Megan Spann, Jim Azevedo, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today we'll chat about some of the behind-the-scenes work that we do to help make your books more discoverable to more readers. We'll also talk about indie publishing best practices we've witnessed through the years, as well as some "not-so-best-practices" you may want to avoid.

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The 2023 Indie Author Income Survey

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Orna Ross) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Any successful business needs accurate data to make important business decisions. This includes the business of self-publishing. When it comes to author income, however, the research is usually dedicated to traditionally published authors. Not anymore. Today we delve deep into the 2023 Indie Author Income Survey with Orna Ross from the Alliance of Independent Authors. We'll learn how indie authors are doing compared to traditionally published authors, what the trends are, and where we go from here.

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The Book to TV Adventure

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Johnny B. Truant) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Johnny B. Truant is a bestselling, full-time author with over 100 books to his name. Today we'll discuss what it's like having one of your books (in Johnny's case, Fat Vampire) adapted for TV (Reginald the Vampire) by the SyFy Network. We'll also discuss the work Johnny's done -- such as his popular book, Write. Publish. Repeat. -- to help newer writers become more successful authors and publishers. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Subscription Based Reading Services - Ask Us Anything!

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Jim Azevedo, Tara Robinette) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Join D2D's usual suspects as we discuss reader-based subscription services. We'll chat about the benefits to readers, the benefits to authors, and how YOU can leverage these services to your advantage. As always, bring your questions!

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Effective Book Promotions with Written Word Media

social@draft2digital.com (Clayton Noblit, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

How do I make my books more discoverable? How do I reach more readers? How do I make my books stand out? Today we'll explore these questions, and more, with Written Word Media's Clayton Noblit.

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Artificial Intelligence as a Writing Partner

social@draft2digital.com (Elizabeth Ann West, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today we explore AI as a writing partner with Sudowrite's Elizabeth Ann West. We'll discuss AI as it relates to derivative works as well as potential copyright implications of AI-generated text. Just as a great writing partner can help you bust through when you're stuck or be a sounding board to bounce ideas off of, Sudowrite can make writing more fun, faster, and less solitary.

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Making YOUR Content More Accessible

social@draft2digital.com (Michele Lucchini, Jeff Adams, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

With over a billion people living with some form of disability worldwide, it’s more important than ever to make sure your content is accessible. Today we speak with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, authors of Content for Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content.

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Visual Story Planning with Plottr

social@draft2digital.com (Cameron Stutter, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 4 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Plottr is the wildly popular visual planning software tool for books and stories of all kinds. Today we sit down with its creator, Cameron Stutter, to learn exactly how the tool helps authors turbocharge their productivity.

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Learning About Indie Author Magazine

social@draft2digital.com (Chelle Honiker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

As publisher of Indie Author Magazine, Chelle brings over two decades of executive operations and leadership experience. We'll discuss what Indie Author Magazine and the Author Tech Summit bring to the author community, and we'll hear a little about Chelle's experiences as a digital nomad.

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Getting to Know International Thriller Writers with Kimberley Howe

social@draft2digital.com (Kimberley Howe, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

International Thriller Writers (ITW) is on a mission to advance the thriller genre. One of the ways it does this is by connecting successful, bestselling authors with debut and midlist authors to help them advance their careers. Today we chat with ITW executive director Kimberley Howe to learn more about the organization, its numerous author programs, and of course the annual ThrillerFest Conference.

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Diving Into the 20Books Phenomenon with Craig Martelle

social@draft2digital.com (Craig Martelle, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

20Books is a multi-day networking and educational event for authors that covers the innumerable ways indie authors can earn revenue from their work. We'll catch up with Craig to learn how the event has grown over the year to become a "must-attend" event for indie authors looking to grow their careers.

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Reedsy's Publishing Ecosystem with Ricardo Fayet

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Ricardo Fayet) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Reedsy is on a mission to help authors and publishers create beautiful books. Today we'll chat with co-founder Ricardo Fayet to learn how Reedsy's marketplace--its publishing ecosystem--connects indie authors to the world’s top publishing talent.

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Ask Us Anything About D2D Print!

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood, Tara Robinette) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Join D2D's usual suspects as we answer any burning questions you may have about D2D Print.

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Write Your Book & Crush Your Goals with Honorée Corder

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Honorée Corder) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Honorée Corder is a strategic book coach, speaker, and author of more than 50 books. She passionately coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income.

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What's New With BookFunnel?

social@draft2digital.com (Damon Courtney, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Whether it’s delivering your reader magnet, sending out advanced copies of your book, handing out ebooks at a conference, or fulfilling your digital sales to readers, BookFunnel does it all. Today we catch up with founder Damon Courtney to learn what's new with BookFunnel and to discuss strategies to help your readers love you even more!

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The San Francisco Writers Conference with Laurie McLean

social@draft2digital.com (Laurie McLean, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The San Francisco Writers Conference enjoys a rich literary culture. Over the last 19 years, the conference has continued to evolve as technologies and publishing pathways continue to change. Today we sit down with conference director Laurie McLean to learn what about goes into to planning such an event, and what authors can expect to gain.

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Podcasting for Authors with Matty Dalrymple

social@draft2digital.com (Matty Dalrymple, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She is the author of The Indy Author’s Guide to Podcasting for Authors. If you're interested in building community with readers through podcasting, this is the episode for you.

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Catching Up With Indie Trailblazer Robin Cutler

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Robin Cutler) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Today we catch up with the incomparable Robin Cutler. As one of indie publishing's original trailblazers, Robin created IngramSpark to serve indie authors and now serves as president of LMBPN, one of the fastest-growing indie publishers.

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Story to Screenplay with Gerald Hanks

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Gerald Hanks) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Gerald Hanks is a screenwriter, script consultant, former screenplay contest judge, and current coverage writer for Coverfly and the Austin Film Festival. Join us as we cover the V.O.T.E. method for character development.

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Self Publishing Formula with James Blatch

social@draft2digital.com (James Blatch, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

James is the author of Cold War military aviation thrillers, with two books out and a third almost ready to launch. He is the co-host of The Self Publishing Show and a co-founder of The Self Publishing Formula, the home for online courses for indie authors. Learn more at selfpublishingformula.com and jamesblatch.com.

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How the Dutch Do Indie Publishing

Thu, 2 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

What are the differences, and similarities, between the Dutch and English language indie publishing space? What can we teach each other? Today we chat with Petra van der Ploeg, a developmental editor who helps Fantasy writers get their story ideas to paper. We'll also by joined by Maria Staal, a writer and self-publishing expert who helps Dutch indies publish and sell their books.

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Be an Intriguing Communicator with Sam Horn

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Sam Horn) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency. She helps people create respectful, collaborative, one-of-a-kind communications and projects that add value for all involved. Her books – including POP!, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What’s Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and Miki Agrawal.

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Getting to Know Fictionary with Kristina Stanley

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Kristina Stanley) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Can software make you a better writer? Kristina Stanley, who combined her degree in computer mathematics with her success as a bestselling, award-winning author and fiction editor, is sure of it. She created Fictionary to help authors improve the structural editing of their long-form fiction.

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Self-Hypnosis to Unlock Creativity with Suzette Martinez Standring

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Suzette Martinez Standring wrote the award-winning books, The Art of Column Writing and The Art of Opinion Writing. She is a TV host, columnist and the featured writing instructor for The School of American Thanatology. Suzette also teaches national writing workshops that incorporate self-hypnosis for creativity—the topic of today’s Self Publishing Insiders.

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Looking Back at 2022 & Predictions for 2023

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Join D2D's usual suspects as we reflect on news and events that impacted indie publishing in 2022 and offer our predictions for 2023.

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Self-Publishing Best Practices with William Bernhardt

social@draft2digital.com (William Bernhardt, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

William Bernhardt is an award-winning, bestselling author of over 50 books. A celebrated mentor to aspiring authors, William founded the Red Sneaker Writers Center and hosts the annual WritersCon writers conference to help writers get a jump start on their careers. Join us as we uncover some of William's keys to publishing success.

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Writing Better Nonfiction with Anne Janzer

social@draft2digital.com (Anne Janzer, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Anne Janzer is an award-winning author, nonfiction writing coach and marketing practitioner on a mission to help people make a positive impact with their writing. She supports and encourages writers, authors and marketers through her books, blog posts, online courses, webinars, and teaching. Learn more about her by visiting www.annejanzer.com

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The Editorial Freelancers Association with Kristen Tate and Kristen Tatroe

social@draft2digital.com (Kristen Tatroe, Kristen Tate, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The EFA is a community of editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties. Its members are part of the largest and oldest national professional organization of editorial freelancers. Learn more at: https://www.the-efa.org/

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Camouflaged Sisters with Lila Holley

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Lila Holley) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Camouflaged Sisters is an organization of military women currently serving or women Veterans who have served in any branch of the military, any rank; military spouses married to a member of any branch of the military; and, supporters of military women and women veterans. The mission of Camouflaged Sisters is to empower military women to own the narrative of their stories by creating a safe space for sharing. Learn more by visiting https://camouflagedsisters.org.

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The Self Publishing Insiders 100th Episode! Ask Us Anything

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We can hardly believe it ourselves... Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital is TURNING 100! 100 episodes, that is. That's 100 live shows, 100 guests, 100 insights into the industry!

We hosted a live Ask Us Anything to celebrate with our viewers—with some of D2D's own personalities and influencers, waiting to take any and all questions.

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Self-Publishing Industry Insights with Mark Leslie Lefebvre - Q3 2022

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Draft2Digital has the best vantage point in the business for seeing trends in the self-publishing industry. And we want to use that insight to help indie authors and publishers do more to build and grow their publishing business.

This episode of Self Publishing Insiders continues a recurring segment, featuring Mark Leslie Lefebvre, discussing the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here.

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Understanding Entertainment Law with Tisha Morris

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Tisha Morris) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Tisha Morris is the founder of Morris Entertainment Law where she represents diverse voices in publishing, TV, and film. An entertainment attorney, literary agent, and self-help author, Tisha's work has been featured on ABC’s Live With Kelly and Ryan, Hay House Radio, Today.com, Elle Decor, ABC News, Well + Good, and a contributor to Spirituality & Health Magazine.

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The Write Women Bookfest with Heather Brooks

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Heather Brooks) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The Write Women Book Fest was created to lift up and amplify women authors and publishing professionals. The festival is meant to be diverse and welcoming to underrepresented groups including femme-identifying and non-binary individuals.

To learn more, visit https://www.thewritewomenbookfest.org

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The Dialogue Doctor with Jeff Elkins

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jeff Elkins) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t seem to matter what we try, the dialogue in our stories falls flat and it’s affecting sales. Our characters all sound the same and their voices don’t change regardless of what is happening in the story. Today we speak with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor, on how to make dialogue the centerpiece of our stories.

For more info on The Dialogue Doctor, visit: https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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Take Off! A Fledgling Author's Journey

social@draft2digital.com (Jenny Simard LaBranche, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Join us as we discuss the trials and tribulations of fledgling authorship with Jenny Simard LaBranche. For those of you just dipping your toes into indie authorship, this is the conversation for you!

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TikTok and Reels for Writers with Rebecca Regnier

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Rebecca Regnier) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Author and award-winning journalist Rebecca Regnier turned an old newspaper column into a viral video on TikTok and opened up a whole new avenue for her work. With over 25,000 followers, 400,000 likes and millions of views for her most viral video, Rebecca will discuss how to use small snippets from your work to gain more views and connect with new readers.

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Looking Closer at the IBPA with Angela Bole

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Angela Bole) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) makes it easier for independent book publishers and self-published authors to navigate the sometimes intimidating publishing process. IBPA is a not-for-profit membership organization serving and leading the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success.

To learn more about IBPA, visit https://www.ibpa-online.org.

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Getting to Know Publishers Weekly with Jim Milliot

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Jim Milliot) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Publishers Weekly is recognized internationally as the "bible of the book business." Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the magazine reports news impacting publishers, booksellers, literary agents, authors and book lovers. We'll be speaking with editorial director Jim Milliot about the evolution of an industry.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/home/index.html

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The Nonfiction Authors Association with Stephanie Chandler

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Stephanie Chandler) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Nonfiction Authors Association is a supportive community for writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books. Learn more at https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com

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Sci-Fi Audiobooks with Kyla Stone featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson, Kyla Stone) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Kyla Stone writes apocalyptic and dystopian fiction series novels. She loves writing stories exploring how ordinary people cope with extraordinary circumstances, especially situations where the normal comforts, conveniences, and rules are stripped away.

You can learn more about Kyla on her website: https://www.kylastone.com

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Non-Fiction and Speeches with Eddie Rice featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson, Eddie Rice) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Eddie Rice is the author of "Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact". Eddie is a speechwriter and public speaking coach with 10 years of experience in the field. Eddie will be talking about making his experience making an audiobook on Marketplace. He loves creating strong narrative-driven speeches that focus on balancing emotional and thought-leadership content. He has worked with executives, business leaders, nonprofit leaders, and everyone in between.

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Fantasy with Jamie Davis featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson, Jamie Davis) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jamie Davis is a nurse, retired paramedic, author, and nationally recognized medical educator who began teaching new emergency responders as a training officer for his local EMS program. He loves everything fantasy and sci-fi and especially the places where stories intersect with his love of medicine or gaming. He has authored multiple series and his book Accidental Thief was a 2019 Independent Audiobook Awards nominee.

You can learn more about Jamie on his website: https://jamiedavisbooks.com/

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Cozy Mystery with Sara Rosett featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson, Sara Rosett) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Learn from the brilliant USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett who writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings and puzzling whodunits. She is the author of over 30 novels in the genres of cozy and historical mystery. Sara writes nonfiction for authors, including “How to Write a Series” and “How to Outline a Cozy Mystery". She is also the co-host of the "Wish I'd known then podcast for writers".

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Award-Winning Romance with Kennedy Ryan featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson, Kennedy Ryan) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

You're guaranteed to be inspired by author Kennedy Ryan in this live interview celebrating National Audiobook Month 2022 with Findaway Voices and Draft2Digital.

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Audiobook Marketing with M.K. Williams featuring Findaway Voices

social@draft2digital.com (M.K. Williams, E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

M.K. Williams is an author and independent publisher. She will be talking about her "Marketing Audiobooks" blog series where she outlines marketing essentials for audiobook authors. She has written and published numerous books under her own name and helped several authors realize their dreams of publishing their books as well.

You can learn more about M.K. on her website: https://www.authoryourambition.com

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Getting to Know the Writing Works Wonders Podcast

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Encouraging, inspiring and accelerating success among authors, Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host a skill-building podcast that is designed for both new and experienced writers. This engaging podcast is unique in that it provides valuable learning opportunities and resources for authors who may be visually impaired.

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Meet D2D's Marketing Team - Ask Us Anything!

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Meet the team that's revving D2D's marketing engine and learn all about what we do, why we do it, and how it impacts YOU!

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Getting to Know InD'tale Magazine with TJ Mackay

social@draft2digital.com (Jim Azevedo, TJ Mackay, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

InD’tale was conceived and developed 10 years ago to help all the many gifted, creative people in this industry who struggle to find a voice in a world where “traditional” just isn’t working. They have the talent and the ambition, they just need the platform to succeed. We'll speak with founder and publisher TJ Mackay to learn about the magazine, the InD'scribe Conference and the prestigious RONE awards. Visit http://www.indtale.com/ to learn more.

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Looking Closer at The Story Nerd Podcast with Valerie Francis

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Valerie Francis) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Story Nerd Podcast demystifies story theory so writers spend less time studying and more time writing. We'll learn directly from host Valerie Francis about concepts that are common to all stories across film, television, novels and screenplays.

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Google Play and Audiobook Narration with Ryan Dingler

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Ryan Dingler) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

We'll learn the latest from Google Play Books product manager Ryan Dingler, including what they're doing with auto-narrated audiobooks. More audiobooks are now available to listeners than ever before. Thanks to Google’s machine learning, ebooks are able to be auto-narrated, giving a voice to books that currently don’t have one.

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Self-Publishing Industry Insights of June 2022

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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Writing and Publishing an Illustrated Children's Book with Gregg McBride and Anaïs Chartschenko

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Anaïs Chartschenko, Gregg McBride) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Author Gregg McBride and Illustrator Anaïs Chartschenko chat with Draft2Digital about their new illustrated children's book, what it took to write, illustrate, and publish it.

"Biron The Bee Who Couldn't" (new children's picture book, debuts on June 10) Written by Gregg McBride, Illustrated by Anaïs Chartschenko, and available at Amazon.

Gregg McBride has been told he couldn't do things many times, yet went on to do them anyway. He works to inspire and help others through his books (Weightless and Just Stop Eating So Much), columns (for Psychology Today), and even a top-rated TV movie (A Heavenly Christmas). He also teaches meditation for Insight Timer and is committed to animal rescue. This is Gregg's first children's book, and he hopes it will remind kids of all ages that their dreams matter.

Anaïs Chartschenko bee-lieves that persistence and enthusiasm can transform into talent and luck. After being told by an English teacher that she couldn't write, she went on to publish multiple books (The Weightless One and Sailing Toward Us). She was advised she shouldn't dream of pursuing something as complex as opera, and so she learned to sing arias in several languages. She was informed quite firmly that being an illustrator was out of the question—yet this is her first illustrated children's book. People also said she would never grow to be 5 feet tall...well, can't win 'em all!

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From Concept to Book in One Week with Author E.S. Curry

social@draft2digital.com (E.S. Curry, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

E.S. Curry is an insatiable renaissance man that loves writing outside the data stream on a Royal typewriter while listening to classical music on vinyl, plays piano and guitar, races his sailing yacht Escapade, fencing, and imagines bedtime stories with his son Åsmund.

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What does SFWA offer Indie Authors?

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jeffe Kennedy is a multi-award-winning and best-selling author of romantic fantasy. She is the current President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and is a member of Novelists, Inc. (NINC). She is best known for her RITA® Award-winning novel, The Pages of the Mind, the recent trilogy, The Forgotten Empires, and the wildly popular, Dark Wizard. Jeffe lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is represented by Sarah Younger of Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

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Book Sales & Expense Reporting with Pete Fu from Publishwide

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Pete Fu) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Pete Fu is a best-selling publisher with multiple pen names and series in different languages and sub-genres since 2012. Taking the knowledge gained in successfully producing and promoting his books, he created Publishwide, a book sales and expense reporting tool that helps authors, publishers, and author ad agencies make smarter business decisions by providing better data.

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Looking closer at Indie Unconference with Shaun Loftus

social@draft2digital.com (Shaun Loftus, Kevin Tumlinson) — Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Sarah SaShaun Loftus paid her way through college writing for magazines, websites, and other media. Though not all of it was ‘naughty’ – much of it was. No, you cannot read any of it. She is duly embarrassed.

Important Links: Register for Indie Uncon NOW! https://www.indie-uncon.eu/

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Acting, Audiobooks, and TikTok with Actress Sarah Sampino

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Sarah Sampino) — Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Sarah Sampino is an actor from Long (LAWWng) Island – but you only hear her accent after she’s had a few drinks. She is continuously surprised by the support of her business-oriented parents, who swear that she sang “Part of Your World” before she could talk. Apparently that can’t go on a resume. Sarah earned her B.F.A in Drama from New York University, and her BF from England. She learned to sword fight at RADA, and also trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and Stonestreet Studios. In addition to her TV, film, and theatrical work, Sarah performs for voice-overs and audiobooks. We love her open live-streamed videos of work on current audiobook projects on TikTok and thought it would be fun to get her insights into the life of an actor and narrator.

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Writing and Formatting Books using Atticus, with Dave Chesson

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Serial entrepreneur Dave Chesson has built a number of tools and businesses around helping authors market and sell their books, and now he's helping them write and format them as well. Atticus is an easy, all-in-one writing and formatting tool that helps authors generate beautiful, professional-quality ebooks and print books. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we're chatting with Dave about the origins of the software, where it's going, and more importantly, where it can take authors and publishers in the future.

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Self-Publishing Industry Insights with Mark Leslie Lefebvre

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

D2D's own in-house experts—Mark Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson, and Dan Wood—chat about where we are as an industry of indie publishers, and where we see things going and growing.

This episode refers to a blog post from Mark Lefebvre, which you can read here:

https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/self-publishing-industry-insights-march-2020-to-march-2022/

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Balancing Writing And Audiobook Narration with Scott Overton

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Scott Overton) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

tt's own history as a writer, a retired radio DJ and a science fiction author. As the host of a radio morning show for most of his 30+ years in broadcasting, Scott Overton entertained and informed thousands of groggy people as they faced each new day. He brings those same skills and perspectives to his writing, which includes science fiction and fantasy, mainstream and thriller fiction, and even a children’s book. Learn more about Scott at https://www.scottoverton.ca

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Publishing Trends for Self Published Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Nick Thacker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The D2D team talk shop about what we've learned and where we think the self-publishing world is going.

Links mentioned in the show:

The Top 8 Publishing Trends for 2022 - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-top-eight-publishing-industry-trends-for-2022/
2021: The Year of More Author Reach - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/2021-the-year-of-more-author-reach/

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Blueprint for a Book with Jennie Nash

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Book Coach Evangelist Jennie Nash hops into this episode of Self Publishing Insiders to talk about her new book, "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel From the Inside Out."

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Ernest Dempsey Takes On the World

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Ernest Dempsey) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Thriller Author Ernest Dempsey is back to tell us all about the new frontiers he's tackling, from novellas and short stories to all new series!

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Writing Book Descriptions That Sell Books with Brian Meeks

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Brian Meeks) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It's your deepest fear.

The book doesn't sell.

Could it be your description? Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre as he interviews Brian Meeks about writing book descriptions that can ACTUALLY help sell books, based on data and analytics Brian has gathered and conducted showing that properly written book descriptions can get the job done in a matter of clicks.

Meeks, who has spent years researching and writing hundreds of descriptions will discuss the things that work, what doesn't work, and some of the pitfalls authors can fall into when trying to write an effective book description.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Sales Tracking and Analytics Made Fast & Easy with ScribeCount

social@draft2digital.com (Philippa Werner, Randall Wood, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:15:02 +0000

One of the biggest challenges facing indie authors is tracking sales from numerous retail and distribution platforms.

ScribeCount, launched earlier in 2021, solves that problem, quickly and efficiently, by offering a single dashboard to review all your sales data.

Draft2Digital's Mark Leslie Lefebvre interviews Randall Wood and Philippa Werner about the recent new features of ScribeCount and also answer questions from the live audience.

Features include:

Customized Dashboards to fit the Wide or KU author.
Dynamic reporting from all the major platforms.
A world-wide sales map showing what countries your books are selling in.
A newsfeed that is updated regularly keeping you informed of what’s happening in the world of indie publishing.
Downloadable spreadsheets in Excel format so you can easily customize your income and expenditures.
Current and Historical Data updated every 15 minutes.

Authors can try it for free for 14 days and also, any author earning less than $1000/month in royalties doesn't have to pay a single penny for using this handy tool.

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Draft2Digital is Acquiring Smashwords! - Q&A

social@draft2digital.com (Kris Austin, Mark Coker, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

t could be the biggest news in self-publishing to come our way in a decade... Draft2Digital is acquiring Smashwords! What will the merger of these two self-publishing giants mean for indie authors? In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, Kevin Tumlinson chats with Kris Austin and Mark Coker about how this started and where it's going—and most importantly what it means for self-publishing!

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Making Money with Apple Books - 20Books Vegas

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Robyn Peterman) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:05:34 +0000

"Going wide" is the best strategy for a long-term author career, and getting your books onto many platforms as possible opens up possibilities for reaching more readers in more places. One of the biggest potential audiences for books may be right in your pocket. Apple Books comes pre-loaded on all of their devices, which means millions of people worldwide might be tempted to read your work, wherever they are. But first, they have to know you're there. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we explore how to improve the odds and use Apple Books to reach those readers.

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Magic & Mayhem in D2D Universes with Robyn Peterman

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Robyn Peterman) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:03:13 +0000

The Magic & Mayhem novels blast off twice a year filled with smexy, witchy, shifty, magical fun! Funny, fast-paced, and laugh-out-loud dialogue.

NYT and USA Today best selling author, Robyn Peterman writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. She writes snarky, sexy, funny paranormal and snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries.

And with her Magic & Mayhem Universe, Robyn and a team of fantabulous authors produce side splitting books that readers around the world are loving.

Robyn will be in conversation with Draft2Digital's Mark Leslie Lefebvre talking about her writing, the original series that started it all and how she leverages the Draft2Digital Universes platform to allow other world-class authors to write in her universe.

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Money and Writing With Honoree Corder

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Honorée Corder) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Money. It's a word that dredges up all kinds of emotions. And few authors understand the money mindset (and how to change it) more than Honorée Corder. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we're talkin' money, and how you improve your relationship with it.

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Audiobooks with Findaway Voices Marketplace

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Will Dages) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Audiobooks are becoming a bigger part of the party for self published authors, and the company leading the charge is D2D's partner, Findaway Voices! In this episode of SPI, we're talking to Findaway's Will Dages about their new Marketplace, and how it's changing the game for indie authors.

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Common Questions Authors Ask

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

In a recent blog post, D2D’s own Kevin Tumlinson wrote about “5 Common Questions Authors Ask” (find that post here: http://d2d.tips/5authorqs). In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders the D2D team talks about the questions they get the most, and answers questions from our live audience!

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Tips for Writing Like a Pro with Jeff Putnam

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Jeff Putnam, founder of Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply Co., chats with D2D’s Kevin Tumlinson about the importance of everyday writing and how developing writing skills can help propel your life and career.

Find Jeff and his work at ruggedlegacygrooming.com.

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Secrets & Tips for an Amazing Author Conference Experience

social@draft2digital.com (Nick Thacker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Author conferences can be a springboard for leveling up your author career. Meet other authors and learn from them, find people to collaborate with, discover helpful and useful services, and meet-n-greet with movers and shakers in the industry! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders we’re talking about the secrets and tips we’ve learned from years of attending author conferences. Don’t miss it!

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners//

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Writing from the Road

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Nick Thacker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, there’s really no need to skip out on your writing time. And though it can be a challenge to stay on a routine, it can be done! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital, some of D2D’s seasoned travelers share their tips and tricks for keeping up the word count from wherever you are!

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners//

Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

• http://findawayvoices.com/d2d

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Tips for Collaboration & Co-Authors

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

We love helping authors come together, especially if it means crafting more books! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, the D2D team are offering their tips for collaborating and co-authoring, from box sets to anthologies to short story collections.

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What's your burning question?

social@draft2digital.com (Becca Puglisi, Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered how to convert your book from a Word Doc to an EPUB in an instant? Looking for a way to send readers to everywhere your book is sold online from a single link? Trying to figure out how to set a promotional price for your book that ends on a specific date?

That's a lot of questions. And we're here to answer all of them and more! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we're answering questions and giving you everything we've got!

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Writers Helping Writers - A Chat with Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

social@draft2digital.com (Becca Puglisi, Mark Leslie Lefebvere, Angela Ackerman) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Mark Leslie Lefebvre interviews Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi of WRITERS HELPING WRITERS. Angela and Becca are the co-authors of the “gold standard” of writing guides, the Writers Helping Writers thesaurus collection. The series is available in eight languages and has sold over 600,000 copies. These books are used in universities and by editors, agents, writing coaches & authors all over the world.

Learn more about Writers Helping Writers at https://writershelpingwriters.net

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Instant Multi-Platform Sales Reporting with ScribeCount

social@draft2digital.com (Phillipa A. Werner, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Mark Leslie Lefebvre interviews Philippa A. Werner, Director of Strategic Partnerships and the public face of ScribeCount.

ScribeCount is an easy to use, all-in-one sales reporting platform currently servicing sales from Amazon, Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Draft2Digital. ScribeCount offers every feature to every subscriber, regardless of their payment tier, including: Dynamic reporting from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google, Kobo, Apple, and Draft2Digital A worldwide sales map showing what counties your books are selling in; and much more.

Available with a 14-Day Free Trial. Learn more at https://www.scribecount.com/

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Side Hustle - Using D2D's Tools to Make More Money

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Join the Draft2Digital team to talk about some of the tools D2D has baked right in to help you make a little extra cash—even if you never publish a book! This will be a good one to tune into for all authors, bloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers, as we cover topics such as affiliate income, referral fees, and more.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Relentlessly Good Fiction with Mary Robinette Kowal

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mary Robinette Kowal) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of The Glamourist Histories series, Ghost Talkers, and the Lady Astronaut series. She’s the President of SFWA, part of the award-winning podcast Writing Excuses and has received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, four Hugo awards, the Nebula and Locus awards. Her stories appear in Asimov’s, Uncanny, and several Year’s Best anthologies. Mary Robinette, a professional puppeteer, also performs as a voice actor (SAG/AFTRA), recording fiction for authors including Seanan McGuire, Cory Doctorow, and John Scalzi. She lives in Nashville with her husband Rob and over a dozen manual typewriters.

Visit maryrobinettekowal.com

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Improving and Honing Your Writing Craft

social@draft2digital.com (Nick Thacker, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Writing your best possible book is something that takes time—time to produce, obviously, but also time to perfect. Writing is a skill that gets better with use, but just like any other craft the quality of your practice makes as big a difference as the quantity. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, Draft2Digital's resident authors talk about how they've honed and improved their own craft, and how you can see impressive improvement in your own work.

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

• http://findawayvoices.com/d2d

Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Authors

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Nick Thacker) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

There's no doubt that AI is sweeping across the digital landscape, changing the way just about every industry thinks and operates. It's still early days for knowing how this will impact publishing, particularly for the independent, self-published author. But the technology is evolving so rapidly that "early days" may become ancient history in the blink of an eye.

In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, D2D's team of industry experts will take a look at how AI might play into the future of writing and publishing in this space.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Insider Tips from D2D Support!

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

D2D’s Tara Robinette, Director of Operations & Customer Support, sits in to answer the most asked questions from D2D authors!

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Author Goal Setting and Planning

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Starting a new year has a lot of challenges (especially some new years in particular), but one of them is planning your approach for your author business!

In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital, the D2D team talks about approaches to setting goals and planning out your author career. What to think about, what to include, and what to ignore—we're covering it all.

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

• http://findawayvoices.com/d2d

Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Writing for Writers and Readers with William Bernhardt

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, William Bernhardt) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Author and conference organizer William Bernhardt talks about his career and his work helping authors find the kind of success he’s built.

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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The Many Worlds of ML Buchman

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, ML Buchman) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

A thirty-year project manager with a geophysics degree, M.L. “Matt” Buchman has designed and built houses, flown and jumped out of planes, solo-sailed a 50’ sailboat, and bicycled solo around the world…and he quilts.

In this episode of SPI, Mark Leslie Lefebvre chats with Matt about his work, shifting genres, updating his website and more.

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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The Author Industry Inside and Out

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Authors and D2D Insiders Kevin Tumlinson and Mark Leslie Lefebvre take questions and chat live about what it's like to work as both authors and industry people. Learn how two authors juggle working on both sides of the self-publishing fence!

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

• http://findawayvoices.com/d2d

Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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The Alliance of Independent Authors with Orna Ross

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Orna Ross) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Orna Ross is an award-winning novelist, poet and director of the Alliance of Independent Authors Find more about ALLi at www.allianceindependentauthors.org

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners//

Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

• http://findawayvoices.com/d2d

Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Writing Cross-Genre with Timothy Cerepaka

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Timothy Cerepaka) — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Timothy Cerepaka has written in multiple genres under several pen names, but he's best known as superhero author Lucas Flint. He is the author of young adult The Superhero's Son series and the superhero LitRPG Capes Online series, among many others. He currently lives in Central Texas.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Building an Author Career with Christian A. Brown

social@draft2digital.com (Christian A. Brown, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Quadragenarian fitness model, lifestyle coach and bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Feast of Fates, Christian A. Brown received a Kirkus star in 2014 for the first novel in his genre-changing Four Feasts till Darkness series. He has appeared on Newstalk 1010, AM640, Daytime Rogers, and Get Bold Today with LeGrande Green. He actively writes and speaks about his mother’s journey with cancer and on gender issues in the media. In this live-chat with Draft2Digital he discusses his career, and his best advice for authors who are just getting started.

Find Christian A. Brown online at www.christianadrianbrown.com

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• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners//

Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Writing Law Enforcement with Patrick O'Donnell

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Patrick O'Donnell) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Patrick O'Donnell is a very recently retired police sergeant who is also a published author and technical advisor for writers and screenwriters. His focus is on writing and helping authors get their facts straight regarding police procedure.

Find more about Patrick and his work at:
Website:: www.copsandwriters.com
Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/copsandwriters

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Promote your books with our Universal Book Links!
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//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners//
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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.
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Balancing the busy author life with Michael LaRonn

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Michael LaRonn) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Michael La Ronn is the author of over 40 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings.

You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com.

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Promote your books with our Universal Book Links!
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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.
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From idea to books, movies, and more with Gregg McBride

social@draft2digital.com (Gregg McBride, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:17:50 +0000

Gregg McBride is a film and television writer/producer living in Los Angeles, where he works for entities including BET, Disney, Paramount, Sony, Hallmark, FreeForm, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and others. His Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, A Heavenly Christmas, premiered to the highest ratings for an original movie in the history of the Hallmark Channel. Gregg has made multiple appearances on the Today show and is the author of the books Weightless and Just Stop Eating So Much. He is also a featured blogger for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//
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• Get started: https://Draft2Digital.com

Get insider info on indie author success from our blog.
• Visit: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

Tune in to our monthly livestreams and ask us anything!
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Promote your books with our Universal Book Links!
• Books2Read: https://books2read.com

Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.
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Building a Thriller Career with Ernest Dempsey

social@draft2digital.com (Romin the Gnome, Kevin Tumlinson, Ernest Dempsey) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Building any sort of successful author career takes thinking things through, figuring out how things work, and working a plan. Few authors have done that as well as thriller writer Ernest Dempsey. In this chat, Kevin Tumlinson corners Ernest on how he's making his author career work, and how you can use what he's learned to move forward with your own career.

Visit Ernest online at https://www.ernestdempsey.net/

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//
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• Get started: https://Draft2Digital.com

Get insider info on indie author success from our blog.
• Visit: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog

Tune in to our monthly livestreams and ask us anything!
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A closer look at Vellum for book layout, with Brad West

social@draft2digital.com (Brad West, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Book layout is an important part of transitioning from your final draft to a polished and published book. Hiring a layout professional is a good idea, but isn't always practical on a self-publishers budget. That's why Vellum may be a good option.

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How the Pandemic is Changing Indie Publishing

social@draft2digital.com (Dan Wood, Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In many ways, the pandemic led to a boon for indie publishers, opening the door for readers to discover new books and new authors. Draft2Digital saw record numbers of sales for self-published authors over the course of 2020, and even as those sales began to level off, they remained much higher than previous years.

In this discussion, recorded live in September 2020, Kevin, Mark, and Dan offer insight into the current and future states of indie publishing. They also answer viewer and listener questions about Draft2Digital services and features, as well as the company's future plans.

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Publishing and Podcasting with Jeff Adams and Will Knauss

social@draft2digital.com (Will Knauss, Jeff Adams, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jeff Adams has written stories since he was in middle school and became a published author in 2009 when his first short stories were published. He writes both gay romance and LGBTQ young adult fiction…and there’s usually a hockey player at the center of the story.

Will Knauss is a child of the seventies. When he wasn’t twirling around on the playground (like Lynda Carter from Wonder Woman), he wrote stories and performed plays for family members. Enthusiasm for his theatrical presentations varied. Before becoming an author, Will’s work experience ranged from hotel housekeeper to retail clerk. While living in New York, he even worked as a Wax Museum tour guide.

Jeff and Will are husbands who met in 1993 and have celebrated being together for 25 years this month. Apart from being authors and avid readers, they co-created the Big Gay Fiction Podcast for avid readers and passionate fans of gay romance fiction. Each week they bring you exclusive author interviews, book recommendations and explore the latest in gay pop culture.

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The Three Story Method with J. Thorn

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, J. Thorn, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman

social@draft2digital.com (Jane Friedan, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Inside BookBub with Carlyn Robertson

social@draft2digital.com (Carlyn Robertson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Absolutely Prolific Writing with Dean Wesley Smith

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Building an Indie Publishing Empire with Michael and Judith Anderle

social@draft2digital.com (Michael Anderle, Mark Lefebvre, Judith Anderle) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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D2D Payment Splitting for Authors and Collaborators

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood, Mark Lefebvre) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Learn more about D2D Payment Splitting in a complete walk-thru with our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre! Find it on our blog:
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/d2d-payment-splitting-a-walk-thru-with-mark-leslie-lefebvre/

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From Fan Fiction to Novelist with Terry Odell

social@draft2digital.com (Terry Odell, Mark Lefebvre) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

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Collaborative Writing with Zach Bohannon

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Lefebvre, Zach Bohannon) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

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Winning as a Hybrid Author with Kevin J. Anderson

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin J. Anderson, Mark Lefebvre) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

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Writing Humor with Terry Fallis

social@draft2digital.com (Terry Fallis, Mark Lefebvre) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

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Building the Self-Publishing Future with Joanna Penn

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

J.F.Penn is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author and also writes non-fiction for authors as Joanna Penn. She’s a podcaster and an award-winning creative entrepreneur. Her site, TheCreativePenn.com has been voted in the Top 100 sites for writers by Writer's Digest.

Find Joanna and her work at TheCreativePenn.com

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Chilling with Author Nathan Van Coops

social@draft2digital.com (Nathan Van Coops, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Nathan Van Coops lives in St. Petersburg Florida on a diet comprised mainly of tacos. He enjoys old planes, motorcycles, and Volkswagens; and contends that there is such a thing as "dressy" flip-flops. He is the author of two time travel adventure novels: In Times Like These, and, The Chronothon.

Find Nathan and his work at https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

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Inside BookBrush with Co-Founder Corey Alderin

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Interested in learning how YOU can easily make custom images and ads featuring your book cover in a simple and easy to use tool that has been described by some as "Canva on steroids"? Join D2D's Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Corey Alderin, Co-Founder of BookBrush, as they chat about how BookBrush can help with resources to market your books.

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Building Your Author Platform with Roland Denzel

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Draft2Digital, Roland Denzel) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Author Roland Denzel chats with D2D's Kevin Tumlinson about author platforms—what they are, how to build them, and how to get the most out of them.

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Author Marketing with Nick Thacker

Thu, 8 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Nick Thacker is a USA Today Bestselling thriller author and Co-Founder of Author.Email. He's joining D2D's Kevin Tumlinson to chat about his work, marketing for authors, and just the indie author life in general!

Find Nick and his books at https://nickthacker.com

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Author Websites with Nate Hoffelder

social@draft2digital.com (Nate Hoffelder, Kevin Tumlinson, Draft2Digital) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

How's your author website looking? Nate Hoffelder sits in with Kevin Tumlinson to chat about some do's, don'ts, and do-overs of web design. Pick up some tips on how to improve your own homepage!

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Books to Movies with Michael Bunker

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital, Michael Bunker, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:11 +0000

Michael Bunker, author and off-grid advocate, was thrilled when an agent approached him about optioning his Amish sci-fi as a motion picture. In this episode, Michael sits down with D2D's Kevin Tumlinson to talk movie adaptations and more.

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Author Productivity with Malorie Cooper

social@draft2digital.com (Malorie Cooper, Kevin Tumlinson, Draft2Digital) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:02 +0000

D2D's Kevin Tumlinson chats with author Malorie Cooper about how she balances workload between writing and marketing. Listen in to hear the backstory on her publishing career.

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Audiobooks for Authors with Findaway Voices' Will Dages

social@draft2digital.com (Dan Wood, Draft2Digital, Findaway Voices, Will Dages) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:00:05 +0000

Will Dages from Findaway Voices joins Dan Wood from Draft2Digital to talk about how audiobooks are a boon for authors, and how you can get your books into audio and distributed worldwide.

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The Importance of Author Conferences with Tawdra Kandle

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, Tawdra Kandle) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 05:00:28 +0000

Tawdra Kandle is a USA Today bestselling romance author, and has organized Orlando's Indie Bookfest (now known as Orlando Reads Books) as well as NINC, the Novelists Inc. conference in St. Pete's Beach, Florida. In this episode, Tawdra talks about her own work, as well as the importance of connecting with other authors and industry influencers at author conferences.

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Making a Career Out of Writing with Patricia McLinn

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital, Dan Wood, Patricia McLinn) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:14 +0000

Dan Wood talks with USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn about her advice for authors looking to make a career out of their writing.

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Author Services with Kate Tilton

social@draft2digital.com (Darft2Digital, Kate Tilton, Dan Wood) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:40 +0000

Kate Tilton is the founder of Kate Tilton’s Author Services, LLC, where she has been helping authors since 2010. Kate helps authors of all stripes, from New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award winners to pre-publication authors, navigate the publishing world and connect with readers.

Kate has shared her industry knowledge by contributing to The Self-Publisher’s Ultimate Resource Guide (2016) and has appeared in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, RT Book Reviews, Novelists Inc., Kobo Writing Life and The Book Designer. She has also presented at Book Expo America’s Blogger Con, NINC, Penned Con and other venues. A cat-lover and fan of many geeky things, Kate can likely be found curled up with tea and a good book, plotting world takeover, or connecting authors and readers in any way she can. You can find Kate on katetilton.com.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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How Authors can Benefit from Virtual Conferences and Webinars

social@draft2digital.com (Dan Wood, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:05 +0000

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What Author Jami Albright Wishes She'd Known

social@draft2digital.com (Jami Albright, Dan Wood, Draft2Digital) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 05:00:11 +0000

Podcaster and author Jami Albright shares her experiences and insights from her work and her show, Wish I'd Known Then... For Writers.

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Collaborative Writing with Craig Martelle

social@draft2digital.com (Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood, Craig Martelle) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:00:05 +0000

Dan Wood, Mark Lefebvre, and Craig Martelle all join the chat to talk about collaborative writing and Craig's work with 20 Books to 50K.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Self Publishing Bootcamp with Carla King

social@draft2digital.com (Carla King, Kevin Tumlinson) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:14 +0000

D2D's Kevin Tumlinson chats with Carla King about travel writing, the San Francisco Writers Conference, and her author-helping services, Destination Published and Self-Pub Boot Camp!

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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D2D Author Support with Lexi Greene

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:01 +0000

It's a double-decker D2D Spotlight, with D2D's own Kevin Tumlinson and Lexi Greene, one of D2D's Author Support Representatives. She'll walk us through her day-to-day, and how she helps authors get past any bumps in the road along the way to a successful indie author career!

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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The life and work of author Bella Falls

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital, Bella Falls, Dan Wood) — Thu, 9 Jul 2020 10:00:06 +0000

Join Dan Wood as he talks with friend and author Bella Falls about her path to being a successful author. At an early age, Bella Falls was told the family was related to Edgar Allen Poe, and she thought she might become an author some day, too. After teaching English in both high school and college, she dove into the self-publishing scene first as an editor and eventually branched out into writing her own stories. She's channeled her love of fantasy and the challenge of writing mysteries into her paranormal cozy mystery series set in the South, where she's now returned after years of moving all over the world as a Navy wife.

Find more from Bella Falls at https://www.bellafallsbooks.com/

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Author Marketing by the Numbers with Brian Meeks

social@draft2digital.com (Draft2Digital) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:00:04 +0000

Author and Numbers Guru, Brian Meeks, sits in with the D2D team to talk about his career, and how he uses data to propel the success of his books.

Find more about Brian and his work at http://extremelyaverage.com

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David Gaughran - Marketing Your Books with Facebook and BookBub Ads

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson, David Gaughran) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:26 +0000

David Guaghran is an author and inde-author influencer who pens works of fiction between guides to help the self-publishing community. In this interview, David talks about the benefits of marketing using Facebook and BookBub advertising.

Find more about David and his work at https://davidgaughran.com/

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Getting Everything Done For Authors with Reedsy Co-Founder Ricardo Fayet

social@draft2digital.com (Reedsy, Dan Wood, Draft2Digital, Ricardo Fayet) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:27:25 +0000

Reedsy offers authors a one-stop shop for finding editing, cover design, marketing, and more. Co-Founder Ricardo Fayet chats with D2D's Dan Wood about everything the service has to offer.

Find more about Reedsy at https://reedsy.com

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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Reaching More Readers with Damon Courtney from BookFunnel

social@draft2digital.com (Kevin Tumlinson) — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:34:28 +0000

Damon Courtney, founder of BookFunnel, has built one of the best tools around for helping authors to offer advance reader copies (ARCs) to readers. Whether you're looking for a way to give away a free book or short story as part of your marketing funnel, or you want to run a promotion to build your mailing list or sell books directly to readers, BookFunnel has you covered.

Join D2D's own Kevin Tumlinson as he and Damon chat about book marketing and all the ways BookFunnel can help you build and grow your author career!

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Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books.

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Reedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more.

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