Understanding publishing

Understanding publishing is now easy thanks to insights from experts on our blog. This section of Reedsy's blog explores the rapidly changing face of publishing in the digital age.

What is Kindle Vella? And Should You Join as an Author?

Apr 21, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s foray into the “serialization market,” competing with Wattpad or Radish for a younger readership. So how is it different? Read more →

Reedsy's Guide to Sustainable Publishing

Apr 19, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

If you're an eco-conscious author looking to publish responsibly, we've got you covered with our guide to sustainable book publishing. Read more →

Happy April Fool's Day

Apr 01, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Sorry! This may or may not have been a joke... Read more →

How to Find a Literary Agent (+ List of Directories)

Mar 26, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Do you need to find a literary agent to help you break into traditional publishing? Here's some expert advice from professional literary agents. Read more →

Copy Editing vs Proofreading: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Mar 24, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Two types of editors, both alike in dignity. Find out the differences between a copy editor and a proofreader. Read more →

Ebook Distribution: The Complete Guide for New Authors

Mar 11, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

What are the best ebook publishing platforms? How can you get your book on all ebook stores? We cover everything you need to know about ebook distribution. Read more →

What is an Ebook? The Magic of the Electronic Book

Mar 05, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Get stuck into the (digital) pages of ebooks and discover their most common formats — as well as 4 great reasons to publish them. Read more →

How to Publish a Stellar Ebook [9-Step Method]

Mar 05, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Ebook publishing shows no signs of slowing down. Want to take advantage of the boom? This post will walk you through how to publish an ebook so you can share your work with the world. Read more →

Amazon Algorithms for Authors — Demystified!

Mar 02, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

The Amazon algorithms control who sees your book on their site and when. Here's how you can understand these complex systems and use them to give your book maximum visibility. Read more →

Choosing Amazon Book Categories: The Essential Guide

Mar 02, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Use Amazon Book Categories to reach your target readership. Discover Reedsy's top tips in this post. Read more →

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