Self-publishing is the process of publishing a book or other media without the involvement of a traditional publishing company. This can include formatting, cover design, editing, and distribution.

We're going to talk now with Mark Coker. He founded one of the biggest self-publishing sites, Smashwords. In the company's first year, 2008, it put out 140 books. Last year, about 98,000.

With deep roots in all things books and publishing, it's no surprise that Amazon is a go-to for self-published authors. The company has lowered the bar to entry, allowing anyone with an idea and ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. MindStir Media is an award-winning self-publishing company that last year landed on the coveted Inc. 5000 list of fastest ...

As the founder and CEO of Transcendent Publishing, Shanda Trofe has built a company rooted in integrity, excellence, and a ...

As an industry-leading self-publishing company, MindStir Media offers an array of services tailored to authors at all stages of their publishing journey. From custom cover design and professional ...

I started my sister company, Brown Unicorn Publishing ... from my followers that people are interested in the ''how" of self-publishing and are willing to pay someone with experience and expertise ...

Many major publishers, such as Barnes & Nobles and Apple Books, run their own self-publishing platforms. The process of getting a book published varies by company. Generally, an author uploads ...

Author Solutions, for over 25 years, has been at the forefront of innovation in the publishing industry and continues to be a global leader in supported self-publishing. Author Solutions' imprints ...

“We’ll be very selective about our partners. We’re launching a self-publishing initiative where we do co-development,” DeLaet said. “We’ll fund the development. We’ll fund the ...

PHOENIX, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Najafi Companies recently completed the sale of Author Solutions, a global leader in supported self-publishing. It was purchased by Center Street Ventures.