Self-publishing News: Kickstarter Creates Waves
Brandon Anderson's $5.8m Kickstarter makes waves, James Daunt reflects on Barnes & Noble post Covid, and Wattpad advises users to change password.
Self-publishing News: Bookbub’s new feature
Bookbub introduce "related authors" feature for ads, Kobo introduces unlimited streaming, and Mark Dawson raises questions over chart position tactics.
Self-publishing News: Netgalley Adds Audio
Netgalley adds audio offering, Gardners buy Bertrams warehouse, Frankfurt Book Fair announce digital events, Amazon join lawsuit against Kiss Library
Self-publishing News: How Big is Subscription?
Subscription reading platforms continue to grow, but they remain small and vulnerable to Amazon. Ingram's print on demand grows as print sales rise.
Self-publishing News: Frankfurt wants to Hear From You
Frankfurt Book Fair wants to hear from you, the latest insights on audiobooks, and Amazon makes a move in Sweden and India.
Self-publishing News: Subscription Reading Insights
Bookbeat Insights offers transparency for authors making their work available on subecription services; new opportunities from Twitch.
Self-publishing News Special: Responses to Racism and Black Lives Matter
PublishingPaidMe, InclusiveIndies, BlackoutBestSellerList, We Need More Diverse Books and other responses from the book industry to Black Lives Matter.
Self-publishing News: US Selfies
US Selfies Awards announces its shortlist, #publishingpaidme highlights industry advance discrepancies, and the future of online festivals
Self-publishing News: Internet Archive Faces Copyright Lawsuit
Association of American Publishers launches copyright lawsuit against Internet Archive, Booksellers Association buys Bertline.
Self-publishing News: RWA Launches New Prize
The RWA launches a new prize, the Vivian, replacing the Rita, Scribd launches Scribd Perks with an increased bundle and publishers count Covid-19 cost.
Self-publishing News: Kobo Plus Expands
Kobo Plus expands into Canada, Wattpad studios will develop manuscripts for the screen in house; Storytel see more growth.
Self-publishing News: Apple Books for you
Apple Books for authors is here, Ingram Spark introduce changes including free ISBNs, audiobooks drive publishing stability