This Thursday at 12PM CST, we'll be chatting with Orna Ross of the Alliance of Independent Authors to discuss the 2025 Indie Author Income Survey! If you want to know more about trends in author income, get notified when we go live! #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZF...

Lee Wind joins us at the top of the hour 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. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA4c...

Autumn A. Arnett joins us at the top of the hour to talk about the Editorial Freelancers Association and what you should keep in mind when looking for the right editor for your book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZPZ...

As an author who went from indie author to indie publisher, Aaron Renfroe joins us at the top of the hour to talk about publishing as a LitRPG author, and putting together a team of collaborators to work with at Pivot Press. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=voN-...

The Smashwords End of Year Sale starts today! Be sure you're doing what you can to promote your participation! Let readers know that now is the time to get a great deal your books at Smashwords! #authorsky www.draft2digital.com/blog/smashwo...

We're in the final hours to sign up for the End of Year Sale, so be sure to log into your Draft2Digital account and opt in now if you haven't already!! That deadline is 5pm Central!

Professional screenwriter T.D. Donnelly joins us at the top of the hour to share practices he has used in his writing to build memorable characters and stories for the screen. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4lx...

The Smashwords End of Year Sale will be even longer this year! We're starting the sale on December 8th, which means you have to sign up before December 4th at 5pm to enroll in the sale. Don't miss this big sales opportunity! Log into your D2D account and sign up now!

Are you an author looking for a podcast with insights into the indie publishing world? You can actually find Self Publishing Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and pretty much any place where you listen to your podcasts! #authorsky For Apple listeners: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zwi...

Are you an author looking for a podcast with insights into the indie publishing world? You can actually find Self Publishing Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and pretty much any place where you listen to your podcasts! #authorsky For Apple listeners: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zwi...

Bekah Brinkmeier is a USA Today bestselling author leading Team Plantser in the Novel 90 Writing Challenge. Join us at the top of the hour as we explore this 3 month writing challenge and what it offers authors. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh4Q...

If you're at Author Nation this week, be sure to look out for the Draft2Digital team! Jim, Mark, and Dan are attending all week, so feel free to say hi! Enjoy your conference, authors!

Hannah Jacobson, the founder of Book Award Pro, is the recognized authority on literary accolades and prestigious book recognition. She joins us at the top of the hour to talk about book awards and how authors can benefit from them. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VS...

If you missed this week's D2D Live, we talk to Lee Wind from IBPA and wearestrongerthancensorship.org about #BannedBooksWeek and the power that comes with publishing in the face of state censorship and a small but vocal movement trying to stop you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZN...

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. At the top of the hour, we explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers. #bannedbooksweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZN...

For this Banned Books Week, our own CEO Kris Austin is quoted in The Hill reminding us to be vigilant in support of free speech, because it's our job to make sure publishing isn't controlled by a culture of fear and censorship. #authorsky #booksky #bannedbooksweek thehill.com/homenews/edu...

#kidlit peeps - want to help go on the offense against book banning this #bannedbooksweek ? Check out this interview I did with @wordsandmoney.bsky.social www.wordsandmoney.com/in-conversat...

How does Dale Roberts power through Writer's Block? Sometimes it just takes a little accountability to yourself and your friends. #authorsky #writinglife #writersblock

Join us at the top of the hour when Lauren Lacey joins Jim and Megan to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices. #authorsky #blackwriters #writingcommunity www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcuD...

M.K. Williams joins us at the top of the hour in a pre-recorded episode to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WSP...

The ALLi Author Income Survey is still open. This is our chance as indie authors to contribute to data that will help indie's negotiate and build their influence in the publishing industry. The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky allianceindependentauthors.org/survey

What fuels indie author success beyond the page? Join us live at the top of the hour for our conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation as we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1YR...

ALLi has their 2025 Author Income Survey live now! This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors! The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today! allianceindependentauthors.org/survey

Join us live at Noon Central with Dale Roberts from Self-Publishing with Dale to talk about his 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. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRG4...

After 80 rejections, Ang T. Dalton landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint. Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgq4...

Jim is joined this week by Nick from D2D Author Success and Tara from D2D Author Services to answer questions authors might have about D2D or publishing! Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEA4...

Rapid release is a valid strategy for some authors, but it's also important to question if it's the right strategy for you. #authorsky #johnnybtruant

Join us at the top of the hour when Adrienne Giordano shares her experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service empowering clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgF...

Do you want to update your cover or manuscript with Draft2Digital but need some guidance? .Our latest video on YouTube can help walk you through the steps for updating your book project! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzL...

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer has published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation. Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYHp...

We're at Romancelahoma today! We even ran into our friends at @plottr.com and, (just as important,) the Plottr Otter. If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!

Join us at the top of the hour when Jason Jones of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JwH...

We're in the last days of the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale! Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st! Let's finish this sale strong!

Walt Mussell has used his love of history to build his author career, his social media presence, and his Substack. Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2U...

Johnny B. Truant joins us at the top of the hour 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. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1x...

Authors, you're well on your way to making this Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale the biggest in site history! Sales after the first two weeks are up TWENTY-EIGHT PERCENT from last year's sale! Tomorrow's the halfway point, so don't wait! Encourage your readers to find your books now at Smashwords!

Mark Coker discusses how using different pricing discounts in and out of Smashwords Sales can boost your visibility with readers and potentially improve your rankings at Smashwords.

James Blatch, founder of The Self Publishing Show live, joins us at the top of the hour to talk about The Self Publishing Show Live's annual conference that took place in London and what authors took from the event! #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=obnM...

Now that the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is underway, join us at the top of the hour as Jim and Mark Coker discuss how authors can get the most out of their advertising efforts during the month of July at Smashwords! #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4_6...

Readers are always quick to jump on the deals in the first week of the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale! That means NOW is the time to promote your books and let your readers know where to find them. Don't wait to get more eyes on your books! #authorsky

The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is finally here! Now's the time to let readers know where to find you. Help us build the hype so we can connect readers with your books! www.draft2digital.com/blog/the-202...

Last year's Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale had over 18,000 authors offering over 150,000 books to readers! The bigger the sale's offering, the more readers will be coming to find their next book, so make sure you opt your collection in at Draft2Digital by June 29th! #authorsky

If you haven't signed up for the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale next month, be sure to opt in your books by June 29th! If you need some guidance on how to participate, our team has a video for taking part in Smashwords Super Sales with D2D! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTFc...

Today is the LAST day to get your books in the 17th annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale! Be sure to log into your Draft2Digital account and opt your ebooks into June's Smashwords Sale! #authorsky

It can be tough deciding what you want in a cover, whether you're working with a designer or picking out a premade cover. Nick Thacker of bookcovers.com joins us live at the top of the hour to discuss how you can select your perfect book cover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WElg...

Last year's Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale had over 18,000 authors offering over 150,000 books to readers! The bigger the sale's offering, the more readers will be coming to find their next book, so make sure you opt your collection in at Draft2Digital by June 29th! #authorsky

The last day to sign up for the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is June 29th, so don't wait until the last minute. These super sales are the biggest reader events at Smashwords, so log into Draft2Digital and sign up to participate NOW!

If you haven't signed up for the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale next month, be sure to opt in your books by June 29th! If you need some guidance on how to participate, our team has a video for taking part in Smashwords Super Sales with D2D! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTFc...