How did Draft2Digital become one of the most used platforms for indie authors? @draft2digital.bsky.social You can listen to S5:E15 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, & YouTube. #indiepublishing #writingcommunity teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalesp...

The Romance Writers of America are hosting an Indie Author Weekend on October 16th and 17th! Our own Jim Azevedo will be presenting The Best Practice of Bestselling Indie Authors on the 16th at 2:30 PM CST, so be sure to register today! #authorsky rwa.memberclicks.net/indie-author...

Authors, ebook preorders are now available at the Smashwords store! Now you can add one more retailer to your book launch strategy and add Smashwords Presale for exclusive early access for your closest fans. draft2digital.com/blog/press-r...

Press Release:Draft2Digital Announces Ebook Preorder Sales Now Available at the Smashwords Store - Draft2Digital | Blog

Readers can reserve preorders at Smashwords; Authors can pair preorders with Smashwords Presales to give fans early access to upcoming books

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We were so excited to talk to CEO Kris Austin of Draft2Digital, ask him about his company, the new maintenance fee they added, and what benefits the platform gives to self-publishing authors. @draft2digital.bsky.social

The Romance Writers of America are hosting an Indie Author Weekend on October 16th and 17th! Our own Jim Azevedo will be presenting The Best Practice of Bestselling Indie Authors on the 16th at 2:30 PM CST, so be sure to register today! #authorsky rwa.memberclicks.net/indie-author...

Authors, ebook preorders are now available at the Smashwords store! Now you can add one more retailer to your book launch strategy and add Smashwords Presale for exclusive early access for your closest fans. draft2digital.com/blog/press-r...

Press Release:Draft2Digital Announces Ebook Preorder Sales Now Available at the Smashwords Store - Draft2Digital | Blog

Readers can reserve preorders at Smashwords; Authors can pair preorders with Smashwords Presales to give fans early access to upcoming books

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About to go live on the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast where I'll be chatting with the Draft2Digital folks about #FirstDraftFall!! Check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF5...

First Draft Fall: Your New Writing Challenge

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At the top of the hour, Dianna Gunn joins us to discuss her author group, the Weeknight Writers, and what they offer authors, the benefits of author communities. and what authors can expect from the First Draft Fall writing challenge #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF5...

First Draft Fall: Your New Writing Challenge

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Kris Austin, D2D CEO, guests on the Novel Marketing podcast to discuss Kindle Unlimited vs. going wide, why print makes sense for indies, and options for audiobook distribution options. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyv...

Should You Leave Kindle Unlimited in 2026? The Math May Surprise You

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In the current attention economy, it's important to be on your readers' radars. Keeping in touch and offering content between releases can turn readers into devoted fans. Our own Nick Thacker joins us to walk authors through setting up their newsletter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoTG...

Setting Up an Author Newsletter

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bookshop.org/lists/time-t... Our friends at Bookshop.org are showcasing Elle Kennedy's collection of bestselling romances! And for a limited time, you can get 15% off paperbacks in the collection with the code D2D, so don't miss out! #booksky

Time to Fall for Elle Kennedy's Bestselling Romance Collection!

If you haven't discovered the signature heat and humor of Elle Kennedy's bestselling contemporary romance books yet, time to fall in love below!

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At the top of the hour, Claire Taylor joins us to discuss: What readers want out of character relationships \ How the Enneagram framework can help you create memorable characters \ How to use the personalities of your characters to create convincing relationships www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hy...

Developing Iconic Character Dynamics

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From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 349 - What Draft2Digital's New Fees Mean for Indie Authors with Kris Austin #amwriting #indieauthor #indiepublishing Interview video at tinyurl.com/TIA349YT Show notes at tinyurl.com/TIA349Su... (subscribers get exclusive content)

From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 349 - What Draft2Digital's New Fees Mean for Indie Authors with Kris Austin #amwriting #indieauthor #indiepublishing Interview video at tinyurl.com/TIA349YT Show notes at tinyurl.com/TIA349Su... (subscribers get exclusive content)

Ashli O’Connell joins us at the top of the hour to share insights into her author debut and lessons learned from her successful book launch— all without having her book in Kindle Unlimited! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHUX...

Earning Five Figures as a Debut Author— Without KU!

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Part of releasing a serialized story is learning to handle reader critique and feedback, as Matty Dalrymple learned first hand. #authorsky #spi #selfpublishinginsiders

With more slop content being pumped out in the age of AI, readers crave authenticity. To stand out, it's important for authors to stand out by humanizing their author brand. #authorsky #spi

At the top of the hour, Dale Roberts from Self Publishing with Dale joins us to discuss: · What authors can get out of YouTube · How to start building your platform on YouTube · What video content you should be making to help your author brand www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71o...

YouTube for Authors

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Tara from Author Support joins the D2D Team at the top of the hour to answer author questions and bust common myths about publishing with Draft2Digital. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ema...

Ask Us Anything: Mythbusting Author Questions with D2D

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Interesting piece on how AI is impacting publishing's supply change. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/b...

How A.I. Books Sneak Their Way Into Stores (Gift Article)

Big booksellers are taking different approaches to dealing with the deluge of titles generated by artificial intelligence.

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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Paul Austin Ardoin joins us at the top of the hour with tips to help pantsers looking for practical tools to strengthen their stories without losing what makes them discovery writers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzUJ...

Outlining for Novelists Who Don't Outline

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Author Nation is more than a four-day Vegas Convention; it's a community meant to help authors build sustainable, prosperous creative careers in the golden age of content creation. Join us at the top of the hour as we chat with founders Joe and Suze Solari! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRg4...

The Author Nation Community

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Are you curious about what benefits Substack can offer you as an indie author? Join us at the top of the hour as we talk to Sinem Günel of Write • Build • Scale about her Substack playbook. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xijr...

Tikiri Herath is the award-winning author who went from working in federal intelligence to writing her own worlds of suspenseful thrillers. At the top of the hour, we discuss how to find success in your author business after a career pivot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHM8...

Pivoting Your Career: Finding What Works for You

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We're going live now with Amy Award, talking about building relationships with readers and connecting with your fans. Join us and say hi in chat! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aq4...

Connecting with Fans: Building the Author - Reader Relationship

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Join us live at the top of the hour for a chat with NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyx...

3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus

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For some authors, it's important to have the right space to create. Whether it's a private desk in your home, a cozy cafe couch, or dictating into your phone on your morning walk, what is your writing space of choice?

Join us this Thursday at Noon Central when we talk to co-founder of Inkers Con and NYT Bestselling Author Alessandra Torre about the ways authors should be spending their time and energy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyx...

3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus

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We all know everyone loves a good villain. What motivates the villain of your story? What makes them the perfect counterpart to your protagonist? Do they operate in the gray of moral ambiguity or are they unabashedly wicked? Tell us about your antagonist! #authorsky

NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre joins us to discuss opportunities authors should be considering in 2026 when deciding what's worth focusing on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyx...

3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus

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