Self-publishing News: What the Figures Mean
Many more people are reading books than announced sales figures suggest, and China has become the largest book market in the world.
Self-publishing News: Year of the Bookshop
The rise of the indie bookshop offers indies the chance to exploit the growing potential of print sales and a look at the year's key trends.
Self-publishing News: New Year, New Predictions
ALLi takes a look back at what made the headlines in 2018 and what the future has to hold for indie writers in 2019,
Self-publishing News: Year of the Niche
It has been the year of the niche and this week we see two great new niche bookstores that welcome indie authors.
Self-publishing News: Author as Publisher
We look at how the role of author as publisher is changing, and the expansion of ebooks in Africa and audiobooks in India.
Self-publishing News: Airport Bestsellers
Amazon is set to open its first airport bookstore. The EU's new sales tax rules come into force, meaning member countries do not have to charge sales tax on ebooks.
Self-publishing News: Eyes on the Prize
Futurebook reminded us that the key to success is finding our niche, while The Selfies is a new Prize for indie authors.
Self-publishing News: Amazon and the Emails
Amazon remains tight-lipped after leaking many of its customers emails, but opens up its US store to Australian customers once again.
Self-publishing News: KDP’s New Look
KDP introduces a new sales report. Mailchimp and Square team up to offer shoppable landing pages, & Lightning Source is 20.
Self-publishing News: Booksellers Square Up to Amazon (Again)
Booksellers stand up to Amazon and force a backdown over the withdrawal of the Abebooks website from several countries. Smashwords celebrates its half millionth title with a radical site overhaul.
Self-publishing News: The Role of the Library
In this week's Self-publishing News Round-up, we hear how more audiobooks are available for library borrowing, Amazon's recruiting speaks volumes about the future of work, and we say goodbye to the founder of the Little Free Library.
Self-publishing News: Amazon’s Bad Week
Amazon's share price took a plunge but what exactly does this mean for indie authors? Amazon also seems to have been removing authors' titles seemingly at random.