A teen paid thousands to self-publish a book about her family's story and thought royalties would make up for it. Years later ...

The history of self-publishing, like that of publishing itself, is a history of access. Who has the opportunity, skills, and resources to write, design, lay out, print, and distribute a book? And who ...

In an era where traditional publishing paradigms are shifting rapidly, self-publishing has risen in usage among aspiring authors, entrepreneurs and businesses seeking new revenue streams and strategic ...

Amazon turned the book market on its head with its massive library of titles. Then it shifted the industry again with the introduction of the Kindle e-reader, and later, Kindle Direct Publishing. With ...

The difference between the two routes is similar to the difference between raising capital to start your own business or funding it yourself. For many people, publishing a book is a lifelong dream or ...

Self-publishing and eBooks have opened up exciting new possibilities for writers worldwide. Now, authors have more control over their work, can publish books faster, and earn a larger share of the ...