This month, Amazon plans to sunset its download and transfer functionality, closing a loophole used to remove DRM from its retail e-books| Android Police
Explore the key differences between KDP Print and IngramSpark in this comprehensive comparison. Discover the service best for your self-publishing needs!| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The Chicago Sun Times published a summer reading list with 10 books on it which did not exist (an AI hallucinated them, LOL). Mozilla is shutting down the bookmarking slash read later service Pocket. Wonder what authors think about AI? Check out Bookbub’s survey. Ariane […]| Nate Hoffelder
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Morning Coffee – 18 August 2025| Nate Hoffelder
February 4, 2025 South by Southwest® (SXSW®), a leading global event for creatives in tech, film, television, and music, is expanding into book publishing with the launch of SXSW Books, a new imprint in partnership with publishing powerhouse Advantage - The Authority Company. This collaboration aims to redefine how ideamakers connect with their audiences and| SXSW Books
Here are a few stories to read this morning. Bookbub has a post which explains how they choose books for their Featured Deals. Connecticut has passed a law regulating library ebook licensing. It does not go far enough, IMO. Audible is going all in on AI narration. I just hope it sounds better than what […]| Nate Hoffelder
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Amazon just announced a new font for KDP Print. A book festival held in Baltimore last weekend has since become infamous for being a fiasco. Victoria Strauss has a couple new scams authors need to be aware of. Here’s everything you need to know about […]| Nate Hoffelder
Here are a few stories to read this morning. Bookvault is now offering boxed sets of POD books. Victoria Strauss takes us down a rabbit hole of cheap and worthless book promotion sites. Changes in the 18th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style include support for the singular they. I congratulate CMS for catching […]| Nate Hoffelder
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Amazon will soon remove the ability to download Kindle ebooks to your computer so you can transfer them to an ereader. Did you know that the practice of using symbols to censor swear words is called grawlix? Harshini Fernando explains how best seller lists work. […]| Nate Hoffelder
0 0 0 0For indie authors, the allure of being labeled a “best-seller” is undeniable. It’s a badge of honor that carries prestige, credibility, and the promise of increased sales. Another facet is that best-seller lists are notoriously opaque about how authors end up there. The criteria used by major lists remain somewhat mysterious, with […]| Written Word Media
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Book publishers are suing the state of Idaho over its library book bans. Amazon has some tips on how authors can grow their audience using Author Follow. Written Word Media has advice on how authors can budget for their book. A new ruling from Louisiana […]| Nate Hoffelder