Self-publishing has evolved into a world where authors can choose from a wide range of tools, platforms, and services to bring their books to life. Among these, Pressbooks stands out, not as a distributor like Amazon KDP or Draft2Digital, but as a professional formatting and publishing tool designed to make...
Self-publishing offers authors more control than ever before, and platforms like BookLocker position themselves as an affordable, author-friendly alternative to larger companies. Founded in 1998, BookLocker is one of the older players in the self-publishing industry, with a reputation for simplicity, lower upfront costs, and quick turnaround times. It’s particularly...
Self-publishing has reshaped the book industry, giving authors direct access to global audiences without relying on traditional publishers. Among the major platforms, Apple Books for Authors stands out as Apple’s official self-publishing gateway, allowing writers to publish their eBooks directly to the Apple Books store. With millions of iPhone, iPad,...
Self-publishing has opened the door for authors and creators of all kinds to bring their projects to life, whether it’s a novel, a memoir, or a beautifully designed coffee table book. Among the many platforms available, Blurb stands out as a publishing service tailored specifically for visual and design-driven books....
The self-publishing industry has grown rapidly over the last decade, giving authors more options than ever to share their books with readers worldwide. Among the newer players in the field, PublishDrive has positioned itself as a tech-driven solution designed to maximize global reach. Founded in 2015 in Hungary and quickly...
The rise of self-publishing has given authors more freedom than ever before to share their stories, and Kobo Writing Life (KWL) is one of the platforms leading that charge on the global stage. Launched in 2012 by Rakuten Kobo, KWL was created to give independent authors direct access to Kobo’s...
Self-publishing has reshaped the way authors bring their work to readers, offering new levels of independence and control. Among the earliest platforms to embrace this movement was Smashwords, founded in 2008 by Mark Coker. For over a decade, Smashwords has been a go-to option for indie authors, especially those looking...
Self-publishing has reshaped the book industry, giving authors more control and flexibility than ever before. Among the platforms available, Draft2Digital (D2D) has earned a reputation as one of the most author-friendly tools for digital publishing and distribution. This review takes a closer look at Draft2Digital, examining its services, processes, and...
Self-publishing has never been more accessible — and Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the reason many authors have been able to turn their manuscript into a published book with just a few clicks. Since its launch in 2007, KDP has grown into the single largest self-publishing platform in the...
Self-publishing has shifted from being a “last resort” for rejected manuscripts to a first-choice path for thousands of authors worldwide. Writers today can produce books that match—or even surpass—traditionally published titles in quality and reach, while keeping creative control and higher royalties. Scribe Media has been a key player in...