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Spotify Expands Audiobook Streaming Allocation to Independent Authors
Independent authors distributing through Draft2Digital gain broader access to Spotify’s premium subscriber audiobook streaming pool.
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KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Audible and the tools authors depend on.
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Amazon KDP Adjusts Global Print-on-Demand Manufacturing Costs
Revised print costs for paperback and hardcover titles prompt independent authors to re-evaluate retail list prices across international marketplaces.
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Audible Updates ACX Royalties and Modifies Exclusive Distribution Rules
Audiobook Creation Exchange introduces key contract updates giving independent narrators and authors greater distribution flexibility.
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IngramSpark Eliminates Setup and Revision Fees for Independent Publishers
Major print-on-demand distributor lowers barriers for self-publishers, offering free title uploads and revision submissions.
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Draft2Digital Enhances Store Distribution and Library Catalog Integration
Following its acquisition of Smashwords, Draft2Digital completes backend integration, expanding author promotional tools.
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The StoryGraph Reaches 10 Million Readers as Independent Alternative
The black-owned, independent reading tracker and recommendation platform celebrates major user growth and new features.
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Wattpad Webtoon Studios Launches Enhanced Creator Monetization Program
Web novel platform introduces expanded revenue share, micro-transaction unlock models, and adaptation pathways for top writers.
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Library Journal Survey Details Public Library Digital Ebook Budgets
National library survey highlights rising digital circulations alongside budget allocation challenges for ebook licensing.
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Direct-to-Consumer Author Webstores Surge as Writers Adopt Custom Storefronts
Authors adopt Shopify, Woocommerce, and Bookfunnel integrations to sell signed paperbacks, ebooks, and merchandise directly to fans.
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OverDrive Reports Record 660 Million Public Library Digital Checkouts
Digital library distributor records historic highs in ebook and audiobook downloads across public and school library systems.
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Kindle Unlimited Monthly Royalty Pool Reaches Record Payout Figure
Amazon’s KDP Select global fund reaches historic monthly payout high for enrolled independent authors.