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The Marketplaces

Navigating where to sell your books, why it matters, pricing, royalties, and advertising.

The Marketplaces

Best Self-Publishing Platforms (Big Five): Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo & More

By Celeste Barclay April 27, 2026

TL;DR Choosing the Best Self-Publishing Platform: The Big Five Marketplaces for Indie Authors So you’ve written the next great novel, children’s book, or nonfiction guide—and now you’re ready to publish. Amazing. But here’s the part that trips up even experienced indie authors: where should you release your book? Picking a self-publishing platform is a lot…

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What Sustainable Author Growth Really Requires

By Celeste Barclay April 20, 2026

TL;DR Celeste Barclay, Booksprout’s Head of Marketing, recently sat down with Joe and Suze Solari, owners of Author Nation/Reader Nation conference and signing. As industry thought leaders, their insights ranged from professional development events to the economy to scaling author businesses. There is no shortage of advice for authors. What is much harder to find…

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What Is NINC? Why Professional Novelists See It as a Career Milestone

By Celeste Barclay April 6, 2026

TL;DR What is NINC? NINC is a merit-based professional organization for novelists. Authors join for its respected conference, advanced networking, and career-focused community. Membership currently requires at least two books, each earning a minimum of $3,000 in a single 12-month period, making NINC especially valuable for established or growth-minded novelists who want higher-level publishing conversations….

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Essential Tools for a Successful Wide Publishing Strategy

By Rossana Corniel June 25, 2024

Equip yourself with the best tools for wide publishing. Learn about key resources to help you manage, market, and maximize your self-published books across multiple platforms.

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How Self-Publishing Wide Can Be a Game-Changer

By Rossana Corniel May 7, 2024

In the sea of digital content, where thousands of new books hit digital bookshelves every day, standing out as a self-published author requires more than just talent and persistence. It calls for a strategic approach to where and how you publish your stories. Beyond the allure of Amazon’s exclusive publishing platform lies a world of…

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Choosing the Right Digital Platform: A Guide to the Big Five in Self-Publishing

By Rossana Corniel September 5, 2023

So, you’re a self-published author that’s written the next great novel, children’s book, or non-fiction book, and you’re ready to share it with the world. But hold on, where do you release it? Choosing the right marketplace is like setting up your book on a blind date—it’s gotta be a match if it’s going to…

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