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Which E-Book Publisher Is Right for You?
While many authors report excellent experiences with the various companies listed here, it’s always important to read the fine print to determine which service is right for your book—and your budget.
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From Comics to Prose: Jerry Craft on Self-Publishing
Cartoonist and illustrator Jerry Craft was a self-publisher before it became cool, self-publishing three collections of his comics strip between 1997 and 2010. Last month Craft self-published his first novel for kids.
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'Wonder Years' Dad Pens Quirky Indie Book for Kids
With a famous name and Hollywood connections, one might think Dan Lauria wouldn’t “need” to go the self-publishing route, but he never really considered seeking a traditional publisher.
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Six Great Blogs for Indie Authors
What we value most in a blog is passion, extensive knowledge of all aspects of self-publishing, consistency, and clean, clear, entertaining prose. All of these blogs meet those standards, and they can have a huge, positive impact on your self-publishing success if you let them.
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DIY: How to Design an Indie Book Cover
For an indie book to sell, the cover is key. Thankfully, authors have more ways than ever to give their books polished, good-looking covers.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, December 2013
"Storm Shells," a YA romance by G.J. Walker-Smith, stormed to the top of our list of the best-selling titles published on the Smashwords platform.
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PW Select January 2014: All Our Coverage
Publishers Weekly's guide to what's new in the self-publishing industry.
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PW Select January 2014: The Reviews
This month's installment of PW Select self-published print and e-books.
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PW Select January 2014: Listings
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the following listings of self-published books from authors either waiting to be discovered or with a track record and a following who are doing it on their own.
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A Look Ahead to Self-Publishing in 2014
Self-publishing has been enjoying an exceptional run in recent years, as new technologies and growing acceptance of indie books have led to an explosion of new titles and industry growth.
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Book Fairs and Writers' Conferences, 2014
Much like a comprehensive marketing strategy and an active social media presence, book fairs and expos, writers’ conferences, and literary festivals can be a valuable tool for indie authors looking to raise their profile and promote their books.
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Glines, Parkinson Hot in November
Abbi Glines and Shayne Parkinson nabbed six of the top 15 spots on the November list of the top-selling titles published on the Smashwords platform—which are distributed to Amazon, the Apple iBooks store, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Sony, and Diesel.
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Attracting Readers with an Edge
Bestselling self-published author Tijan has found a growing audience by exploring the darker side of her characters.
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Indie Author Beware
More service providers than ever are catering to the self-publishing market. Here are some tips on separating the good ones from the bad.
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DIY: How to Build Buzz for Self-Published Books
Creating buzz starts earlier than you think. Here is a year's worth of pre-publication publicity planning.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, November 2013
"Chasing Imperfection," the second romance in Pamela Ann's Chasing series, grabbed the #1 spot on this month's list of the top-selling titles on the Smashwords platform.
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PW Select December 2013: All Our Coverage
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PW Select December 2013: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the following listings of self-published books from authors either waiting to be discovered or with a track record and a following who are doing it on their own.
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Open and Shut: Maya Cross
Among self-published authors’ major advantages over published big-names is often a more personal connection with readers.
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PW Select December 2013: A Fool for Beauty: PW Talks with Ron Galella
On October 7, 1971, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was walking along 90th Street on New York’s Upper East Side when a taxi driver who recognized her honked his horn.
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