D2D is the leading distributor of self-published ebooks online, worldwide. Free manuscript conversion, wide distribution, and support the whole way!https://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mvq4jd6csc2rAt the top of the hour, Dianna Gunn joins us to discuss her author group, the Weeknight Writers, and what they offer authors, the benefits of author communities. and what authors can expect from the First Draft Fall writing challenge #authorsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF5BrdofbI17 Sep 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq4jd6csc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mvntnojq4k2kKris Austin, D2D CEO, guests on the Novel Marketing podcast to discuss Kindle Unlimited vs. going wide, why print makes sense for indies, and options for audiobook distribution options. #authorsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyv2iIztwo16 Sep 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvntnojq4k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mv6if62e6k2mIn the current attention economy, it's important to be on your readers' radars. Keeping in touch and offering content between releases can turn readers into devoted fans. Our own Nick Thacker joins us to walk authors through setting up their newsletter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoTGsnygjE410 Sep 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6if62e6k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3muphw6wogk2thttps://bookshop.org/lists/time-to-fall-for-elle-kennedy-s-bestselling-romance-collection Our friends at Bookshop.org are showcasing Elle Kennedy's collection of bestselling romances! And for a limited time, you can get 15% off paperbacks in the collection with the code D2D, so don't miss out! #booksky04 Sep 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muphw6wogk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mumvw2iuvk2xAt the top of the hour, Claire Taylor joins us to discuss: What readers want out of character relationships \ How the Enneagram framework can help you create memorable characters \ How to use the personalities of your characters to create convincing relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hy9b_EOro03 Sep 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumvw2iuvk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mtjp42jz3k2wAshli O’Connell joins us at the top of the hour to share insights into her author debut and lessons learned from her successful book launch— all without having her book in Kindle Unlimited! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHUX9rsJbzM20 Aug 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjp42jz3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mthqdfzduc24Part of releasing a serialized story is learning to handle reader critique and feedback, as Matty Dalrymple learned first hand. #authorsky #spi #selfpublishinginsiders19 Aug 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthqdfzduc24https://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mt2znwjn6k2tWith more slop content being pumped out in the age of AI, readers crave authenticity. To stand out, it's important for authors to stand out by humanizing their author brand. #authorsky #spi14 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2znwjn6k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3msy36rb2lk23At the top of the hour, Dale Roberts from Self Publishing with Dale joins us to discuss: · What authors can get out of YouTube · How to start building your platform on YouTube · What video content you should be making to help your author brand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T71o5yHGKhY13 Aug 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy36rb2lk23https://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mruv2yn6s22dTara from Author Support joins the D2D Team at the top of the hour to answer author questions and bust common myths about publishing with Draft2Digital. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1emaye9IaB030 Jul 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruv2yn6s22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mrszu57xpc2wInteresting piece on how AI is impacting publishing's supply change. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/books/ai-bookselling-amazon.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.aU0l.SRRPkM8Vpp4b&smid=url-share29 Jul 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrszu57xpc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mqrousdvs22sUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Paul Austin Ardoin joins us at the top of the hour with tips to help pantsers looking for practical tools to strengthen their stories without losing what makes them discovery writers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzUJVGM2xAg16 Jul 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrousdvs22shttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mqa3wp3rsk2rAuthor Nation is more than a four-day Vegas Convention; it's a community meant to help authors build sustainable, prosperous creative careers in the golden age of content creation. Join us at the top of the hour as we chat with founders Joe and Suze Solari! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRg4NwEl-EM09 Jul 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa3wp3rsk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mpoidgkqmk2nAre you curious about what benefits Substack can offer you as an indie author? Join us at the top of the hour as we talk to Sinem Günel of Write • Build • Scale about her Substack playbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xijr5po_CX402 Jul 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoidgkqmk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mnzn3qxmsk2nTikiri Herath is the award-winning author who went from working in federal intelligence to writing her own worlds of suspenseful thrillers. At the top of the hour, we discuss how to find success in your author business after a career pivot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHM8M3RDcps11 Jun 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzn3qxmsk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mni3x54nhk24We're going live now with Amy Award, talking about building relationships with readers and connecting with your fans. Join us and say hi in chat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aq48n9oAk804 Jun 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni3x54nhk24https://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmwfn224tc26Join us live at the top of the hour for a chat with NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyxPcsLs8g28 May 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwfn224tc26https://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmu3mlnsdk2hFor some authors, it's important to have the right space to create. Whether it's a private desk in your home, a cozy cafe couch, or dictating into your phone on your morning walk, what is your writing space of choice?27 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu3mlnsdk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmrowv5qzk2hJoin us this Thursday at Noon Central when we talk to co-founder of Inkers Con and NYT Bestselling Author Alessandra Torre about the ways authors should be spending their time and energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyxPcsLs8g26 May 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrowv5qzk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmr6yn7rfs2hWe all know everyone loves a good villain. What motivates the villain of your story? What makes them the perfect counterpart to your protagonist? Do they operate in the gray of moral ambiguity or are they unabashedly wicked? Tell us about your antagonist! #authorsky26 May 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr6yn7rfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmhdhxdokc2oNYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre joins us to discuss opportunities authors should be considering in 2026 when deciding what's worth focusing on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyxPcsLs8g22 May 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhdhxdokc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmhdhxdokc2oNYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre joins us to discuss opportunities authors should be considering in 2026 when deciding what's worth focusing on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyxPcsLs8g22 May 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhdhxdokc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmeuwtr36k2xJoin us at the top of the hour when we discuss the balance between craft, commerce, and maintaining joy as an author with Russell Nohelty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v6m1TqJ9wc21 May 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeuwtr36k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mmclw6cass2rBuilding your publishing career shouldn't come without joy, and loving what you do shouldn't mean you aren't making money. Russell Nohelty from Hapitalist joins us live tomorrow to talk about writing, making money, and optimizing for joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v6m1TqJ9wc20 May 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmclw6cass2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mkq2nkvghs2jWe're live at the top of the hour to discuss the Value of Short Stories, Sci-Fi, and Community with Emily Goodwin of Author Services, Inc and Galaxy Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_ERaiv4Mo30 Apr 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq2nkvghs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/draft2digital.bsky.social/post/3mkl5qhjt6k2vSci-Fi, Short Stories, and building an author community to foster the Writers of the Future. Join us this Thursday at 12CST when we go live with Emily Goodwin of Author Services, Inc for this week's episode of Self Publishing Insiders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_ERaiv4Mo28 Apr 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:fkaseb6e2caagvjr56gljpyw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl5qhjt6k2v