Kobo Writing Life
@kobowritinglife.bsky.social
Kobo’s self-publishing platform, favoured by independent authors all over the world! Publish your books on Kobo today and reach readers around the world 🌍
Join us at kobo.com/writinglife
Listen to our podcast: https://pod.link/672421253
Join us at kobo.com/writinglife
Listen to our podcast: https://pod.link/672421253
It's that time of year again! Our KWL cover contest is up and ready for your votes.
Choose your favourite romance, mystery/thriller, nonfiction/fiction and sci/fantasy cover here: https://www.kobo.com/kobo-writing-life/blog/vote-now-cover-contest-2025
#kobo #kobowritinglife #covercontest
Choose your favourite romance, mystery/thriller, nonfiction/fiction and sci/fantasy cover here: https://www.kobo.com/kobo-writing-life/blog/vote-now-cover-contest-2025
#kobo #kobowritinglife #covercontest
Vote now for the winners of the Kobo Writing Life 2025 Indie Cover Contest
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Kobo Writing Life Indie Cover shortlists! Voting begins now!
www.kobo.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's that time of year again! Our KWL cover contest is up and ready for your votes.
Choose your favourite romance, mystery/thriller, nonfiction/fiction and sci/fantasy cover here: https://www.kobo.com/kobo-writing-life/blog/vote-now-cover-contest-2025
#kobo #kobowritinglife #covercontest
Choose your favourite romance, mystery/thriller, nonfiction/fiction and sci/fantasy cover here: https://www.kobo.com/kobo-writing-life/blog/vote-now-cover-contest-2025
#kobo #kobowritinglife #covercontest
Where you lead....I will follow....(but make it a threat)
#kobo #kobowritinglife #authormemes #writingmemes #gilmoregirls
#kobo #kobowritinglife #authormemes #writingmemes #gilmoregirls
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Where you lead....I will follow....(but make it a threat)
#kobo #kobowritinglife #authormemes #writingmemes #gilmoregirls
#kobo #kobowritinglife #authormemes #writingmemes #gilmoregirls
📣 Holiday Schedule Reminder for Authors
As the holiday season approaches, please note that Kobo Writing Life’s content processing and author support will be reduced Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026.
For urgent needs, email [email protected]
As the holiday season approaches, please note that Kobo Writing Life’s content processing and author support will be reduced Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026.
For urgent needs, email [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣 Holiday Schedule Reminder for Authors
As the holiday season approaches, please note that Kobo Writing Life’s content processing and author support will be reduced Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026.
For urgent needs, email [email protected]
As the holiday season approaches, please note that Kobo Writing Life’s content processing and author support will be reduced Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026.
For urgent needs, email [email protected]
Today on the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Johnny B. Truant to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, joyful writing career.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=25e9c40e165f48ee
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=25e9c40e165f48ee
Kobo ReWriting Life – #23 – Writing New Genres with Nalini Singh
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today on the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Johnny B. Truant to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, joyful writing career.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=25e9c40e165f48ee
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=25e9c40e165f48ee
Kobo Readers are obssesed with boxsets. And let's face it, people judge books by their covers. Here are some options from some boxsets we love and we hope it gives you some inspiration for your next bundle.
#kobo #kobowritinglife #boxsets #kwl #indieauthor #writing
#kobo #kobowritinglife #boxsets #kwl #indieauthor #writing
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Kobo Readers are obssesed with boxsets. And let's face it, people judge books by their covers. Here are some options from some boxsets we love and we hope it gives you some inspiration for your next bundle.
#kobo #kobowritinglife #boxsets #kwl #indieauthor #writing
#kobo #kobowritinglife #boxsets #kwl #indieauthor #writing
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
C.J. Archer (@authorcjarcher) reminds us that Kobo’s in-house promotions are one of the most powerful tools indie authors can use. From promo code sales to spotlight visibility, Kobo promotions can give your series long-term momentum.
#kobo #koboplus #cjarcher #indieauthor #kobowritinglife
#kobo #koboplus #cjarcher #indieauthor #kobowritinglife
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
C.J. Archer (@authorcjarcher) reminds us that Kobo’s in-house promotions are one of the most powerful tools indie authors can use. From promo code sales to spotlight visibility, Kobo promotions can give your series long-term momentum.
#kobo #koboplus #cjarcher #indieauthor #kobowritinglife
#kobo #koboplus #cjarcher #indieauthor #kobowritinglife
How to write a retelling of your own:
1. Choose the narrative(s) you want to retell:
2. Consider your authorly angle
3. Research your narrative (and additions to it)
4. Edit, edit, edit
5. Publish (with the all important comps)
#writers #kobo #authorservices #indieauthor
1. Choose the narrative(s) you want to retell:
2. Consider your authorly angle
3. Research your narrative (and additions to it)
4. Edit, edit, edit
5. Publish (with the all important comps)
#writers #kobo #authorservices #indieauthor
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How to write a retelling of your own:
1. Choose the narrative(s) you want to retell:
2. Consider your authorly angle
3. Research your narrative (and additions to it)
4. Edit, edit, edit
5. Publish (with the all important comps)
#writers #kobo #authorservices #indieauthor
1. Choose the narrative(s) you want to retell:
2. Consider your authorly angle
3. Research your narrative (and additions to it)
4. Edit, edit, edit
5. Publish (with the all important comps)
#writers #kobo #authorservices #indieauthor
We're revisiting our podcast episode with New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh. We chatted about her long standing career as a romance author and why she recently decided to try her hand at writing thrillers. 🔪
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=5892148ec21e4a55
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=5892148ec21e4a55
#382 – The Joy of Storytelling with Jennifer Probst
Podcast · Kobo Writing Life · We share advice from internationally bestselling authors who have found success through self-publishing. Learn more about the craft and business of writing, and how to use Kobo’s free self-publishing platform, Kobo Writing Life.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're revisiting our podcast episode with New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh. We chatted about her long standing career as a romance author and why she recently decided to try her hand at writing thrillers. 🔪
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=5892148ec21e4a55
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=5892148ec21e4a55
The Kobo Writing Life team is excited to announce our 2025 Cover Contest! Open to residents in Canada, the UK, and the USA, we've got a lovely prize of a Kobo Clara Colour, as well as our brand-new Kobo remote!
#covercontest #indieauthors #selfpublishing
Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/4o1vVOH
#covercontest #indieauthors #selfpublishing
Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/4o1vVOH
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Kobo Writing Life team is excited to announce our 2025 Cover Contest! Open to residents in Canada, the UK, and the USA, we've got a lovely prize of a Kobo Clara Colour, as well as our brand-new Kobo remote!
#covercontest #indieauthors #selfpublishing
Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/4o1vVOH
#covercontest #indieauthors #selfpublishing
Submit yours here: https://bit.ly/4o1vVOH
How to edit your first draft (with or without an editor) 📝
1. Review major plot points
2. Edit for continuity
3. Review your details
4. Edit your dialogue
5. Copyediting
6. Proofreading
7. Final "cold read"
#writing #authortips #kobo #editing #publishing
1. Review major plot points
2. Edit for continuity
3. Review your details
4. Edit your dialogue
5. Copyediting
6. Proofreading
7. Final "cold read"
#writing #authortips #kobo #editing #publishing
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How to edit your first draft (with or without an editor) 📝
1. Review major plot points
2. Edit for continuity
3. Review your details
4. Edit your dialogue
5. Copyediting
6. Proofreading
7. Final "cold read"
#writing #authortips #kobo #editing #publishing
1. Review major plot points
2. Edit for continuity
3. Review your details
4. Edit your dialogue
5. Copyediting
6. Proofreading
7. Final "cold read"
#writing #authortips #kobo #editing #publishing
Join Vanessa and Joni as they embarked on AUTHOR NATION in sunny Las Vegas 🌞📕
The team had the best few days talking to authors, connecting with vendors and spreading the good KWL word.
The team had the best few days talking to authors, connecting with vendors and spreading the good KWL word.
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join Vanessa and Joni as they embarked on AUTHOR NATION in sunny Las Vegas 🌞📕
The team had the best few days talking to authors, connecting with vendors and spreading the good KWL word.
The team had the best few days talking to authors, connecting with vendors and spreading the good KWL word.
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@kobowritinglife.bsky.social is having a 40 percent off sale on books! #booksky kobo.com/p/november-4...! The promo code for this campaign is: NOVEMBER40.
Save 40% on select eBooks with the promo code NOVEMBER40 | Rakuten Kobo United States
Grab your eReader and save on eBooks of all genres by using the promo code NOVEMBER40 at checkout - don't miss this opportunity to fill up your digital library!
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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
@kobowritinglife.bsky.social is having a 40 percent off sale on books! #booksky kobo.com/p/november-4...! The promo code for this campaign is: NOVEMBER40.
In our latest Kobo Writing Life podcast episode, we chat with the incredible Jennifer Probst (NYT, USA Today, WSJ Bestselling author of 50+ books!) about maintaining joy in writing and avoiding burnout.
https://pod.link/672421253
https://pod.link/672421253
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In our latest Kobo Writing Life podcast episode, we chat with the incredible Jennifer Probst (NYT, USA Today, WSJ Bestselling author of 50+ books!) about maintaining joy in writing and avoiding burnout.
https://pod.link/672421253
https://pod.link/672421253
I'm happy, but i'm sad about it.
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'm happy, but i'm sad about it.
A Librarian's Top Five Tips For Indie Authors:
1. Engage widely with your readers
2. The Power of Free
3. Be Competitive with Your Library Prices
4. Libraries Judge Books By Their Covers, Too
5. Librarians Are An Incredible Resource
1. Engage widely with your readers
2. The Power of Free
3. Be Competitive with Your Library Prices
4. Libraries Judge Books By Their Covers, Too
5. Librarians Are An Incredible Resource
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Librarian's Top Five Tips For Indie Authors:
1. Engage widely with your readers
2. The Power of Free
3. Be Competitive with Your Library Prices
4. Libraries Judge Books By Their Covers, Too
5. Librarians Are An Incredible Resource
1. Engage widely with your readers
2. The Power of Free
3. Be Competitive with Your Library Prices
4. Libraries Judge Books By Their Covers, Too
5. Librarians Are An Incredible Resource
This week's episode of Kobo Re-Writing Life, we're revisiting our conversation with Dale Mayer.
She gives advice to listeners on how to develop a long and successful career in indie publishing.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=59baf5e5124847e2
She gives advice to listeners on how to develop a long and successful career in indie publishing.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=59baf5e5124847e2
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This week's episode of Kobo Re-Writing Life, we're revisiting our conversation with Dale Mayer.
She gives advice to listeners on how to develop a long and successful career in indie publishing.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=59baf5e5124847e2
She gives advice to listeners on how to develop a long and successful career in indie publishing.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=59baf5e5124847e2
The Kobo Writing Life team will be attending @author.nation this year and we'd love for you to come on by and say hi!
Joni and Vanessa will be there November 3-6th!
Joni and Vanessa will be there November 3-6th!
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Kobo Writing Life team will be attending @author.nation this year and we'd love for you to come on by and say hi!
Joni and Vanessa will be there November 3-6th!
Joni and Vanessa will be there November 3-6th!
How to market your horror novel 🎃
1. Big Risk: Show what’s at stake—lives, secrets, sanity.
2. Big Question: Tease the mystery. Make readers desperate to know the answer.
3. Limited Time: Add urgency. Deadlines, ticking clocks, or races against danger pull readers in.
1. Big Risk: Show what’s at stake—lives, secrets, sanity.
2. Big Question: Tease the mystery. Make readers desperate to know the answer.
3. Limited Time: Add urgency. Deadlines, ticking clocks, or races against danger pull readers in.
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How to market your horror novel 🎃
1. Big Risk: Show what’s at stake—lives, secrets, sanity.
2. Big Question: Tease the mystery. Make readers desperate to know the answer.
3. Limited Time: Add urgency. Deadlines, ticking clocks, or races against danger pull readers in.
1. Big Risk: Show what’s at stake—lives, secrets, sanity.
2. Big Question: Tease the mystery. Make readers desperate to know the answer.
3. Limited Time: Add urgency. Deadlines, ticking clocks, or races against danger pull readers in.
This week on the podcast, we're sharing a fascinating conversation with USA Today bestselling author, TV producer, and screenwriter, @iris_bolling. Iris talks about publishing journey, her relationship with readers, and explains how her writing led to further incredible career opportunities.
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This week on the podcast, we're sharing a fascinating conversation with USA Today bestselling author, TV producer, and screenwriter, @iris_bolling. Iris talks about publishing journey, her relationship with readers, and explains how her writing led to further incredible career opportunities.
Three Technical Skills Author Should Develop (Beyond Writing):
1. Copyediting
2. Proofreading
3. Researching
1. Copyediting
2. Proofreading
3. Researching
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Three Technical Skills Author Should Develop (Beyond Writing):
1. Copyediting
2. Proofreading
3. Researching
1. Copyediting
2. Proofreading
3. Researching
Honestly what is scarier...Michael Myers or publishing a book? 🎃
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Honestly what is scarier...Michael Myers or publishing a book? 🎃
Kobo Writing Life’s newest assistant has arrived — part quill, part scholar, and all heart. Quillbert is your supportive publishing guide, ready to help you navigate everything from uploading your book to marketing it like a pro.
https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#
https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Kobo Writing Life’s newest assistant has arrived — part quill, part scholar, and all heart. Quillbert is your supportive publishing guide, ready to help you navigate everything from uploading your book to marketing it like a pro.
https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#
https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#
Mystery writers, take note! We're revisiting at another great episode from the archives, in which USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett shares her tips for plotting mystery novels. You can find the podcast linked in our bio, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! #mysterywriting #plotting
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mystery writers, take note! We're revisiting at another great episode from the archives, in which USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett shares her tips for plotting mystery novels. You can find the podcast linked in our bio, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! #mysterywriting #plotting
To end our spooky season, make sure you check out our October Live Q&A with @authorjessicastaylor on October 30th 2025 at 12 PM EST. We'll chat about writing atmospheric novels, her journey into self-publishing and more!
You can watch on our Youtube, Facebook and Instagram!
You can watch on our Youtube, Facebook and Instagram!
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
To end our spooky season, make sure you check out our October Live Q&A with @authorjessicastaylor on October 30th 2025 at 12 PM EST. We'll chat about writing atmospheric novels, her journey into self-publishing and more!
You can watch on our Youtube, Facebook and Instagram!
You can watch on our Youtube, Facebook and Instagram!