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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 13d

If you missed this week's D2D Live, we talk to Lee Wind from IBPA and wearestrongerthancensorship.org about #BannedBooksWeek and the power that comes with publishing in the face of state censorship and a small but vocal movement trying to stop you.

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Freedom to Publish. Freedom to Read.

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 14d

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. At the top of the hour, we explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers. #bannedbooksweek

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Freedom to Publish. Freedom to Read.

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 16d

For this Banned Books Week, our own CEO Kris Austin is quoted in The Hill reminding us to be vigilant in support of free speech, because it's our job to make sure publishing isn't controlled by a culture of fear and censorship. #authorsky #booksky #bannedbooksweek

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Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social · 17d

#kidlit peeps - want to help go on the offense against book banning this #bannedbooksweek ? Check out this interview I did with @wordsandmoney.bsky.social www.wordsandmoney.com/in-conversat...

In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind

Ahead of Banned Books Week 2025, we caught up with the award-winning author and co-founder of We Are Stronger Than Censorship to talk about why advocates must continue to find innovative ways to fight...

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 22d

How does Dale Roberts power through Writer's Block? Sometimes it just takes a little accountability to yourself and your friends. #authorsky #writinglife #writersblock

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 23d

We apologize for any confusion regarding the account audit, but it appears the account has been resolved and the book in question has gone live this morning at Smashwords, with other vendors to follow.

Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · 28d

Join us at the top of the hour when Lauren Lacey joins Jim and Megan to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices. #authorsky #blackwriters #writingcommunity

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Elevating Black Romance Authors

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 23

Thank you for reaching out. We were experiencing a reporting issue where replicated data was being pulled, so we had to clear erroneous data and repopulate it correctly. As of this morning, reporting should be correct and based on what has been reported by vendors. We apologize for the confusion.

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 18

M.K. Williams joins us at the top of the hour in a pre-recorded episode to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors. #authorsky

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Lessons Learned: A Decade of Indie Publishing

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 12

The ALLi Author Income Survey is still open. This is our chance as indie authors to contribute to data that will help indie's negotiate and build their influence in the publishing industry.

The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky

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Let's quantify the indie revolution together! Indie Author Income Survey

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 11

What fuels indie author success beyond the page? Join us live at the top of the hour for our conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation as we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture.

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Indie Culture and Author Nation

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 8

ALLi has their 2025 Author Income Survey live now!

This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors!

The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today!

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ALLi Author Income Survey 2025

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is still something that is in the works! We will be sure to update our community in the near future when they are ready to move forward.

Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us live at Noon Central with Dale Roberts from Self-Publishing with Dale to talk about his new book, Email Marketing for Authors, why building a mailing list is a game-changer, and how he’s bringing his next big project to life through Kickstarter. #authorsky

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Catching Up with Dale Roberts

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 28

After 80 rejections, Ang T. Dalton landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint.

Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky

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Finding Success After Rejection with Ang T. Dalton

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 21

Jim is joined this week by Nick from D2D Author Success and Tara from D2D Author Services to answer questions authors might have about D2D or publishing!

Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital

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Ask Draft2Digital Anything

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 18

Rapid release is a valid strategy for some authors, but it's also important to question if it's the right strategy for you. #authorsky #johnnybtruant

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us at the top of the hour when Adrienne Giordano shares her experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service empowering clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability. #authorsky

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Discover Your Author Mindset

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do you want to update your cover or manuscript with Draft2Digital but need some guidance? .Our latest video on YouTube can help walk you through the steps for updating your book project!

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Update Your Cover and Manuscript on D2D

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer has published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation.

Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky

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Writing with Dictation

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Aug 1

We're at Romancelahoma today! We even ran into our friends at @plottr.com and, (just as important,) the Plottr Otter.

If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join us at the top of the hour when Jason Jones of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. #authorsky

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Public Relations for Indie Authors

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're in the last days of the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!

Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st!

Let's finish this sale strong!

It's the Last Week! Let's Finish Strong! (A woman crossing a finish line.)

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Jul 24

Walt Mussell has used his love of history to build his author career, his social media presence, and his Substack.

Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.

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Successful Social Media without Virality

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Draft2Digital @draft2digital.bsky.social · Jul 17

Johnny B. Truant joins us at the top of the hour to talk about his upcoming project, The Artisan Author, and how authors can thrive and become bulletproof in the age of over-production and AI. #authorsky

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Escape the Self-Publishing Rat Race with Johnny B. Truant

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