Bring Your Book to Audio 

If you are ready to publish your book, June is a great time to move forward with additional tools designed to help you share your work with more readers. Through June 8th, new Ultimate Publishing package projects will include: A professionally produced book video trailer Double the included author copies with your package Your YouTube distributed book video … Continue reading Bring Your Book to Audio 

Foreword INDIES Book Awards Deadline Approaching 

Independent authors hoping to gain additional recognition for their books should be aware that the submission deadline for the Foreword INDIES Book Awards is approaching quickly. These awards recognize outstanding independently published books across a wide range of genres and categories.For many self-published authors, book awards provide valuable opportunities for increased visibility, credibility, and marketing … Continue reading Foreword INDIES Book Awards Deadline Approaching 

Allen Ginsberg 100 Year Celebration  

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Allen Ginsberg, one of the most influential poets of the Beat Generation and a literary voice whose work continues to inspire readers and writers around the world. Best known for his groundbreaking poem “Howl,” Ginsberg helped reshape modern American poetry through bold honesty, cultural commentary, … Continue reading Allen Ginsberg 100 Year Celebration  

Smart Strategies for Direct-to-Reader Sales  

As the publishing industry continues to evolve, more independent authors are exploring direct-to-reader sales as a way to strengthen their businesses and build closer relationships with their audiences. Rather than relying entirely on third-party retailers, many indie authors are discovering the value of selling books directly through their own websites and platforms.Direct-to-reader sales allow authors … Continue reading Smart Strategies for Direct-to-Reader Sales  

Celebrating Audiobook Appreciation Month  

Audiobook Appreciation Month offers independent authors an opportunity to spotlight one of the fastest-growing segments of the publishing industry. Readers today are consuming books in more formats than ever before, and audiobooks continue to expand access, convenience, and discoverability for authors across every genre. For self-published authors, audiobooks create new opportunities to connect with readers … Continue reading Celebrating Audiobook Appreciation Month