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· Feb 14
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❤️ To the indie authors building stories from the heart, thank you.
If this made you think of someone, let them know today. 💐
Happy Valentine's Day
#IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing
If this made you think of someone, let them know today. 💐
Happy Valentine's Day
#IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing
February 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
❤️ To the indie authors building stories from the heart, thank you.
If this made you think of someone, let them know today. 💐
Happy Valentine's Day
#IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing
If this made you think of someone, let them know today. 💐
Happy Valentine's Day
#IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing
📍 FEATURE FRIDAY: Store-Level Status Tracking
See exactly where your book is live.
Go to My Books → More → Sales & stores to view enabled stores, status, and links to live listings when marked Available.
Clear visibility. Full control.
👉 https://help.publishdrive.com/how-can-i-find-my-book-in-stores
See exactly where your book is live.
Go to My Books → More → Sales & stores to view enabled stores, status, and links to live listings when marked Available.
Clear visibility. Full control.
👉 https://help.publishdrive.com/how-can-i-find-my-book-in-stores
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
📍 FEATURE FRIDAY: Store-Level Status Tracking
See exactly where your book is live.
Go to My Books → More → Sales & stores to view enabled stores, status, and links to live listings when marked Available.
Clear visibility. Full control.
👉 https://help.publishdrive.com/how-can-i-find-my-book-in-stores
See exactly where your book is live.
Go to My Books → More → Sales & stores to view enabled stores, status, and links to live listings when marked Available.
Clear visibility. Full control.
👉 https://help.publishdrive.com/how-can-i-find-my-book-in-stores
Throwback chat🎙️
Danica Favorite talked with Dale L. Roberts about low/no cost book marketing:
Podcasts, Libraries, Local media, Conferences, Video. If your book is live and you’re wondering what’s next, check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wos5AoL5jpk
#BookMarketing #IndieAuthor
Danica Favorite talked with Dale L. Roberts about low/no cost book marketing:
Podcasts, Libraries, Local media, Conferences, Video. If your book is live and you’re wondering what’s next, check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wos5AoL5jpk
#BookMarketing #IndieAuthor
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Throwback chat🎙️
Danica Favorite talked with Dale L. Roberts about low/no cost book marketing:
Podcasts, Libraries, Local media, Conferences, Video. If your book is live and you’re wondering what’s next, check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wos5AoL5jpk
#BookMarketing #IndieAuthor
Danica Favorite talked with Dale L. Roberts about low/no cost book marketing:
Podcasts, Libraries, Local media, Conferences, Video. If your book is live and you’re wondering what’s next, check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wos5AoL5jpk
#BookMarketing #IndieAuthor
AI won’t replace authors. It works with them.
In Episode 61 of Brave New Bookshelf, Jessica Waldron shares a practical AI workflow for new writers, from tropes and outlines to choosing the right model.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep61
#AIforAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity
In Episode 61 of Brave New Bookshelf, Jessica Waldron shares a practical AI workflow for new writers, from tropes and outlines to choosing the right model.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep61
#AIforAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity
February 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
AI won’t replace authors. It works with them.
In Episode 61 of Brave New Bookshelf, Jessica Waldron shares a practical AI workflow for new writers, from tropes and outlines to choosing the right model.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep61
#AIforAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity
In Episode 61 of Brave New Bookshelf, Jessica Waldron shares a practical AI workflow for new writers, from tropes and outlines to choosing the right model.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep61
#AIforAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity
Simultaneous availability is rare. Each retailer processes books on its own schedule, by format and region.
Set realistic expectations and plan for a rollout, not a single launch moment.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ywzb9fx6
#CustomerSuccessTips #PublishingJourney #IndiePublishing
Set realistic expectations and plan for a rollout, not a single launch moment.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ywzb9fx6
#CustomerSuccessTips #PublishingJourney #IndiePublishing
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Simultaneous availability is rare. Each retailer processes books on its own schedule, by format and region.
Set realistic expectations and plan for a rollout, not a single launch moment.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ywzb9fx6
#CustomerSuccessTips #PublishingJourney #IndiePublishing
Set realistic expectations and plan for a rollout, not a single launch moment.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ywzb9fx6
#CustomerSuccessTips #PublishingJourney #IndiePublishing
Amazon matters, but it is not the market. Wide distribution reveals how readers actually behave across formats, regions, libraries, and audio. Explore why that perspective leads to stronger publishing decisions.
Market sales data coming later this month.
https://tinyurl.com/2vwunmx7
Market sales data coming later this month.
https://tinyurl.com/2vwunmx7
February 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Amazon matters, but it is not the market. Wide distribution reveals how readers actually behave across formats, regions, libraries, and audio. Explore why that perspective leads to stronger publishing decisions.
Market sales data coming later this month.
https://tinyurl.com/2vwunmx7
Market sales data coming later this month.
https://tinyurl.com/2vwunmx7
Feature Friday 📚
Wide distribution works best when it's intentional.
With Store Opt-In & Opt-Out controls, you choose where your books go and where they don't. Test smarter, scale faster, stay in control.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ydkyzjwk
#FeatureFriday #WidePublishing #IndieAuthors
Wide distribution works best when it's intentional.
With Store Opt-In & Opt-Out controls, you choose where your books go and where they don't. Test smarter, scale faster, stay in control.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ydkyzjwk
#FeatureFriday #WidePublishing #IndieAuthors
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Feature Friday 📚
Wide distribution works best when it's intentional.
With Store Opt-In & Opt-Out controls, you choose where your books go and where they don't. Test smarter, scale faster, stay in control.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ydkyzjwk
#FeatureFriday #WidePublishing #IndieAuthors
Wide distribution works best when it's intentional.
With Store Opt-In & Opt-Out controls, you choose where your books go and where they don't. Test smarter, scale faster, stay in control.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ydkyzjwk
#FeatureFriday #WidePublishing #IndieAuthors
In Episode 60 of Brave New Bookshelf, Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite explore agentic AI, vibe coding, and how authors can use smarter tools while staying fully in creative control.
Listen now and rethink how AI fits into your writing workflow. 🎧✨
https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep60
Listen now and rethink how AI fits into your writing workflow. 🎧✨
https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep60
February 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
In Episode 60 of Brave New Bookshelf, Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite explore agentic AI, vibe coding, and how authors can use smarter tools while staying fully in creative control.
Listen now and rethink how AI fits into your writing workflow. 🎧✨
https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep60
Listen now and rethink how AI fits into your writing workflow. 🎧✨
https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep60
🌍 Customer Success Tip: Success isn’t tied to one store.
Long term growth comes from aggregated reach across multiple retailers, regions, and formats.
Explore where your books can reach with PublishDrive:
👉 https://publishdrive.com/stores.html
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
Long term growth comes from aggregated reach across multiple retailers, regions, and formats.
Explore where your books can reach with PublishDrive:
👉 https://publishdrive.com/stores.html
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
🌍 Customer Success Tip: Success isn’t tied to one store.
Long term growth comes from aggregated reach across multiple retailers, regions, and formats.
Explore where your books can reach with PublishDrive:
👉 https://publishdrive.com/stores.html
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
Long term growth comes from aggregated reach across multiple retailers, regions, and formats.
Explore where your books can reach with PublishDrive:
👉 https://publishdrive.com/stores.html
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
Curious how PublishDrive works behind the scenes?
Watch our live webinar recording covering AI metadata, global distribution, sales analytics, and royalties, plus a real Q&A for authors and publishers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C425MytwItc
#SelfPublishing #BookDistribution #AuthorTools
Watch our live webinar recording covering AI metadata, global distribution, sales analytics, and royalties, plus a real Q&A for authors and publishers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C425MytwItc
#SelfPublishing #BookDistribution #AuthorTools
February 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Curious how PublishDrive works behind the scenes?
Watch our live webinar recording covering AI metadata, global distribution, sales analytics, and royalties, plus a real Q&A for authors and publishers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C425MytwItc
#SelfPublishing #BookDistribution #AuthorTools
Watch our live webinar recording covering AI metadata, global distribution, sales analytics, and royalties, plus a real Q&A for authors and publishers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C425MytwItc
#SelfPublishing #BookDistribution #AuthorTools
Copyright issues are one of the top reasons books get delayed or removed by retailers.
Join PublishDrive for a live webinar on avoiding copyright mistakes before distribution.
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/p6cbuvmd
#Publishing #Copyright #SelfPublishing #BookDistribution
Join PublishDrive for a live webinar on avoiding copyright mistakes before distribution.
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/p6cbuvmd
#Publishing #Copyright #SelfPublishing #BookDistribution
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Copyright issues are one of the top reasons books get delayed or removed by retailers.
Join PublishDrive for a live webinar on avoiding copyright mistakes before distribution.
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/p6cbuvmd
#Publishing #Copyright #SelfPublishing #BookDistribution
Join PublishDrive for a live webinar on avoiding copyright mistakes before distribution.
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/p6cbuvmd
#Publishing #Copyright #SelfPublishing #BookDistribution
Publishing results take time. Stores, algorithms, and readers all respond to consistency, not instant spikes.
Sustainable growth comes from patience, smart decisions, and steady momentum.
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
Sustainable growth comes from patience, smart decisions, and steady momentum.
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Publishing results take time. Stores, algorithms, and readers all respond to consistency, not instant spikes.
Sustainable growth comes from patience, smart decisions, and steady momentum.
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
Sustainable growth comes from patience, smart decisions, and steady momentum.
#PublishDrive #AuthorTips
📬 Newsletter success isn’t luck. It’s strategy.
Join our webinar with Bad Evan, a six-figure author with 17+ pen names, as we break down what actually works in author newsletters today.
🎙️ Live - Jan 14
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ye28nx27
#AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingTips #NewsletterGrowth
Join our webinar with Bad Evan, a six-figure author with 17+ pen names, as we break down what actually works in author newsletters today.
🎙️ Live - Jan 14
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ye28nx27
#AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingTips #NewsletterGrowth
Upcoming Webinar - Newsletter Success Secrets: A Conversation with Bad Evan
Join PublishDrive on Jan 14 for a candid conversation with Bad Evan, a six-figure author with 17+ active pen names and decades of publishing experience.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
📬 Newsletter success isn’t luck. It’s strategy.
Join our webinar with Bad Evan, a six-figure author with 17+ pen names, as we break down what actually works in author newsletters today.
🎙️ Live - Jan 14
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ye28nx27
#AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingTips #NewsletterGrowth
Join our webinar with Bad Evan, a six-figure author with 17+ pen names, as we break down what actually works in author newsletters today.
🎙️ Live - Jan 14
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ye28nx27
#AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingTips #NewsletterGrowth
🔥 2025 was the year AI stopped being theory and became publishing reality. From explosive audiobook growth to automated compliance + fraud prevention, we leveled up for authors and publishers worldwide. 💥
https://tinyurl.com/32j48svk
#publishing #AI #selfpub #widepublishing
https://tinyurl.com/32j48svk
#publishing #AI #selfpub #widepublishing
December 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🔥 2025 was the year AI stopped being theory and became publishing reality. From explosive audiobook growth to automated compliance + fraud prevention, we leveled up for authors and publishers worldwide. 💥
https://tinyurl.com/32j48svk
#publishing #AI #selfpub #widepublishing
https://tinyurl.com/32j48svk
#publishing #AI #selfpub #widepublishing
AI isn’t here to replace authors.
It’s here to remove friction.
🎙️ Episode 59 of Brave New Bookshelf with Russell Nohelty on using AI to empower creativity, not erase it.
🎧 Listen now - https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep59
#AIWriting #IndiePublishing
It’s here to remove friction.
🎙️ Episode 59 of Brave New Bookshelf with Russell Nohelty on using AI to empower creativity, not erase it.
🎧 Listen now - https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep59
#AIWriting #IndiePublishing
December 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
AI isn’t here to replace authors.
It’s here to remove friction.
🎙️ Episode 59 of Brave New Bookshelf with Russell Nohelty on using AI to empower creativity, not erase it.
🎧 Listen now - https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep59
#AIWriting #IndiePublishing
It’s here to remove friction.
🎙️ Episode 59 of Brave New Bookshelf with Russell Nohelty on using AI to empower creativity, not erase it.
🎧 Listen now - https://tinyurl.com/bnb-ep59
#AIWriting #IndiePublishing
We spent the last few months traveling across major publishing events, listening to authors, publishers, and industry leaders.
Different markets. Same challenges. Same ambitions.
Read what’s really changing in publishing and what it means for the future
https://tinyurl.com/34s4s8v4
Different markets. Same challenges. Same ambitions.
Read what’s really changing in publishing and what it means for the future
https://tinyurl.com/34s4s8v4
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We spent the last few months traveling across major publishing events, listening to authors, publishers, and industry leaders.
Different markets. Same challenges. Same ambitions.
Read what’s really changing in publishing and what it means for the future
https://tinyurl.com/34s4s8v4
Different markets. Same challenges. Same ambitions.
Read what’s really changing in publishing and what it means for the future
https://tinyurl.com/34s4s8v4
End the year with clarity and start 2026 strong.
Join our live PublishDrive webinar for a product demo, real publishing tips, and live Q&A with our team.
🎁 25% off annual plans until Dec 31
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/mvv4d4ze
Join our live PublishDrive webinar for a product demo, real publishing tips, and live Q&A with our team.
🎁 25% off annual plans until Dec 31
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/mvv4d4ze
December 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
End the year with clarity and start 2026 strong.
Join our live PublishDrive webinar for a product demo, real publishing tips, and live Q&A with our team.
🎁 25% off annual plans until Dec 31
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/mvv4d4ze
Join our live PublishDrive webinar for a product demo, real publishing tips, and live Q&A with our team.
🎁 25% off annual plans until Dec 31
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/mvv4d4ze
🔮 By 2026, publishing won’t converge around a single AI approach.
Automation and cautious experimentation will coexist — and learning to navigate that range will shape the industry’s future.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mrcneet
#Publishing2026 #FutureOfPublishing #AIinPublishing
Automation and cautious experimentation will coexist — and learning to navigate that range will shape the industry’s future.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mrcneet
#Publishing2026 #FutureOfPublishing #AIinPublishing
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🔮 By 2026, publishing won’t converge around a single AI approach.
Automation and cautious experimentation will coexist — and learning to navigate that range will shape the industry’s future.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mrcneet
#Publishing2026 #FutureOfPublishing #AIinPublishing
Automation and cautious experimentation will coexist — and learning to navigate that range will shape the industry’s future.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mrcneet
#Publishing2026 #FutureOfPublishing #AIinPublishing
AI is changing who gets to publish globally.
In BNB episode 58, we talk with ScribeShadow about AI-powered book translations, choosing the right markets, and reaching readers worldwide without massive budgets.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep58
#BraveNewBookshelf #AITranslation
In BNB episode 58, we talk with ScribeShadow about AI-powered book translations, choosing the right markets, and reaching readers worldwide without massive budgets.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep58
#BraveNewBookshelf #AITranslation
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
AI is changing who gets to publish globally.
In BNB episode 58, we talk with ScribeShadow about AI-powered book translations, choosing the right markets, and reaching readers worldwide without massive budgets.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep58
#BraveNewBookshelf #AITranslation
In BNB episode 58, we talk with ScribeShadow about AI-powered book translations, choosing the right markets, and reaching readers worldwide without massive budgets.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep58
#BraveNewBookshelf #AITranslation
🎄Save 25% on PublishDrive annual Distribution plans and lock in a lower annual rate as you head into 2026.
Lower costs. Global reach.
👉 Secure your Christmas discount - https://tinyurl.com/Get-25-Percent-Off-Forever
⏳ Ends Dec 31
#publishing #selfpublishing #bookbusiness #publishdrive
Lower costs. Global reach.
👉 Secure your Christmas discount - https://tinyurl.com/Get-25-Percent-Off-Forever
⏳ Ends Dec 31
#publishing #selfpublishing #bookbusiness #publishdrive
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🎄Save 25% on PublishDrive annual Distribution plans and lock in a lower annual rate as you head into 2026.
Lower costs. Global reach.
👉 Secure your Christmas discount - https://tinyurl.com/Get-25-Percent-Off-Forever
⏳ Ends Dec 31
#publishing #selfpublishing #bookbusiness #publishdrive
Lower costs. Global reach.
👉 Secure your Christmas discount - https://tinyurl.com/Get-25-Percent-Off-Forever
⏳ Ends Dec 31
#publishing #selfpublishing #bookbusiness #publishdrive
What if your pen name could become a six-figure business? 👀
BNB Ep57 with Kanika Bailey dives into selling IP + using AI to grow your author career.
🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep57
#IndieAuthors #AuthorBiz #AIWriting
BNB Ep57 with Kanika Bailey dives into selling IP + using AI to grow your author career.
🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep57
#IndieAuthors #AuthorBiz #AIWriting
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What if your pen name could become a six-figure business? 👀
BNB Ep57 with Kanika Bailey dives into selling IP + using AI to grow your author career.
🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep57
#IndieAuthors #AuthorBiz #AIWriting
BNB Ep57 with Kanika Bailey dives into selling IP + using AI to grow your author career.
🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep57
#IndieAuthors #AuthorBiz #AIWriting
✨ #CSTip: Refresh metadata this holiday season!
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for updating keywords, categories and descriptions.
Try #PublishDrive’s AI Metadata tools and boost discoverability before January sales begin.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/46zrzdye
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for updating keywords, categories and descriptions.
Try #PublishDrive’s AI Metadata tools and boost discoverability before January sales begin.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/46zrzdye
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
✨ #CSTip: Refresh metadata this holiday season!
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for updating keywords, categories and descriptions.
Try #PublishDrive’s AI Metadata tools and boost discoverability before January sales begin.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/46zrzdye
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for updating keywords, categories and descriptions.
Try #PublishDrive’s AI Metadata tools and boost discoverability before January sales begin.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/46zrzdye
Immersive audio is turning audiobooks into full “audio movies” with 3D sound and cinematic storytelling.
Should publishers invest in this premium format?
👇 https://tinyurl.com/4yzefduw
#audiobooks #immersiveaudio #audiomovie #publishing
Should publishers invest in this premium format?
👇 https://tinyurl.com/4yzefduw
#audiobooks #immersiveaudio #audiomovie #publishing
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Immersive audio is turning audiobooks into full “audio movies” with 3D sound and cinematic storytelling.
Should publishers invest in this premium format?
👇 https://tinyurl.com/4yzefduw
#audiobooks #immersiveaudio #audiomovie #publishing
Should publishers invest in this premium format?
👇 https://tinyurl.com/4yzefduw
#audiobooks #immersiveaudio #audiomovie #publishing
🎄 FEATURE FRIDAY: Make your book the perfect Christmas gift.
Run Amazon Ads directly inside PublishDrive to boost visibility during peak holiday shopping — no extra tools needed.
Plus more promotion features to help your books shine this season
👉 https://publishdrive.com/book-promotion-services.html
Run Amazon Ads directly inside PublishDrive to boost visibility during peak holiday shopping — no extra tools needed.
Plus more promotion features to help your books shine this season
👉 https://publishdrive.com/book-promotion-services.html
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🎄 FEATURE FRIDAY: Make your book the perfect Christmas gift.
Run Amazon Ads directly inside PublishDrive to boost visibility during peak holiday shopping — no extra tools needed.
Plus more promotion features to help your books shine this season
👉 https://publishdrive.com/book-promotion-services.html
Run Amazon Ads directly inside PublishDrive to boost visibility during peak holiday shopping — no extra tools needed.
Plus more promotion features to help your books shine this season
👉 https://publishdrive.com/book-promotion-services.html
AI is helping more writers break creative barriers. In BNB ep 56, Lorna Mackie shares how AI supports accessibility and joyful storytelling.
https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep56
#BraveNewBookshelf #AIforWriters
https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep56
#BraveNewBookshelf #AIforWriters
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
AI is helping more writers break creative barriers. In BNB ep 56, Lorna Mackie shares how AI supports accessibility and joyful storytelling.
https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep56
#BraveNewBookshelf #AIforWriters
https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep56
#BraveNewBookshelf #AIforWriters