Softcover is a startup offering what it calls a “frictionless” platform for self-publishing e-books. Co-founder Michael Hartl is an author himself, having written the Ruby on Rails Tutorial. (He’s ...

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 ...

As a ghostwriter, I often hear from prospective authors who would like to write a book but are on the fence about whether to self-publish it or try to find a commercial publisher. Many of these ...

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 ...