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Self-publishing tech, tactics, & tea. 🍵 | We help indies publish in every market possible. 🌎 | linktr.ee/publishdrive | 📚

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We spent the last few months traveling across major publishing events, listening to authors, publishers, and industry leaders.

Different markets. Same challenges. Same ambitions.

Read what’s really changing in publishing and what it means for the future 
https://tinyurl.com/34s4s8v4
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
End the year with clarity and start 2026 strong.
Join our live PublishDrive webinar for a product demo, real publishing tips, and live Q&A with our team.

🎁 25% off annual plans until Dec 31
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/mvv4d4ze
December 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🔮 By 2026, publishing won’t converge around a single AI approach.

Automation and cautious experimentation will coexist — and learning to navigate that range will shape the industry’s future.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mrcneet

#Publishing2026 #FutureOfPublishing #AIinPublishing
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
AI is changing who gets to publish globally.
In BNB episode 58, we talk with ScribeShadow about AI-powered book translations, choosing the right markets, and reaching readers worldwide without massive budgets.

🎧 https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep58

#BraveNewBookshelf #AITranslation
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🎄Save 25% on PublishDrive annual Distribution plans and lock in a lower annual rate as you head into 2026.
Lower costs. Global reach.

👉 Secure your Christmas discount - https://tinyurl.com/Get-25-Percent-Off-Forever

⏳ Ends Dec 31

#publishing #selfpublishing #bookbusiness #publishdrive
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What if your pen name could become a six-figure business? 👀
BNB Ep57 with Kanika Bailey dives into selling IP + using AI to grow your author career.

🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep57

#IndieAuthors #AuthorBiz #AIWriting
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#CSTip: Refresh metadata this holiday season!
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for updating keywords, categories and descriptions.
Try #PublishDrive’s AI Metadata tools and boost discoverability before January sales begin.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/46zrzdye
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Immersive audio is turning audiobooks into full “audio movies” with 3D sound and cinematic storytelling.
Should publishers invest in this premium format?
👇 https://tinyurl.com/4yzefduw

#audiobooks #immersiveaudio #audiomovie #publishing
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🎄 FEATURE FRIDAY: Make your book the perfect Christmas gift.
Run Amazon Ads directly inside PublishDrive to boost visibility during peak holiday shopping — no extra tools needed.
Plus more promotion features to help your books shine this season
👉 https://publishdrive.com/book-promotion-services.html
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
AI is helping more writers break creative barriers. In BNB ep 56, Lorna Mackie shares how AI supports accessibility and joyful storytelling.

https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep56

#BraveNewBookshelf #AIforWriters
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Publishing slows this season, so finish uploads and updates early.
PublishDrive support will be unavailable on 24–26 December and 1 January. 🎄

💡Pro tip: If you follow a content schedule, share a festive note so readers know there may be a small holiday gap.
#PublishDrive
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
AI or human narration. Which works best for your audiobooks?
Our new guide explains where AI gives you instant scale and where human performance still drives listener engagement.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4v6dy4a7

#Audiobooks #AIinPublishing #IndieAuthor
December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🎧 #FeatureFriday: AI-Friendly Audiobook Distribution
PublishDrive lets you distribute AI-narrated audiobooks to stores that allow them — like Google Play, Kobo, OverDrive, Spotify, Storytel & more — with the correct metadata for each platform.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/4f5rp49t
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🎙️ New BNB episode!
Jill Cooper from The Writing Wives shares real ways authors can use AI for project management, Kickstarter campaigns, and Facebook ads. Practical, creative, and inspiring.

🎧Listen: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep55

#BraveNewBookshelf #AIForAuthors
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🎧 #FeatureFriday: Audiobook Distribution
Upload once and distribute your audiobook to the world.
Reach Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, OverDrive & more — all from one dashboard.
Simple, scalable, global.
👉 https://publishdrive.com/publish-audiobook.html

#AudiobookDistribution
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
AI is reshaping how authors write. In our new BNB episode, Steph and Danica talk with @AuthorsAI about Marlowe — an AI tool that gives clear, data-driven feedback to improve your manuscript. 🎧

https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep54

#BraveNewBookshelf #AuthorsAI #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Avoid ebook upload errors and get your books live faster.
Join our webinar on Nov 28 at 18:00 CET to learn the essentials.
👉 https://publishdrive.com/upcoming-webinar-avoid-common-ebook-upload-mistakes.html

#selfpublishing #indieauthors #publishdrive
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📣 #CustomerSuccessTip: Marketing continues after distribution!
Share short audio clips on social media and include direct retailer links in your email newsletter to drive traffic back to your book.

Need more promotion ideas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyKHxjPXtD4

#PublishDrive #BookMarketing
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you really making money from your audiobooks? 🎧
Part 6 of our Audio Series dives deep into pricing, royalties & distribution, so you can grow reach and protect your profit.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/pn9m6duu

#Audiobooks #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #BookMarketing #GoWide #PublishDrive
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🎧 #FeatureFriday!
Turn your ebook into an audiobook in minutes with #appledigitalnarration and #elevenreader on #publishdrive.
No studio, no costly narrators, just fast, affordable, scalable audiobook creation.

👉 https://publishdrive.com/publish-audiobook.html

#Audiobooks #AIinPublishing
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Still going exclusive with your audiobooks? You might be leaving 2.3x more revenue on the table. 📈 Discover where audiobooks truly sell in 2025 and why going wide with PublishDrive makes all the difference. 

👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bzty9zu

#Audiobooks #SelfPublishing #IndiePublishing #BookMarketing
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📊 Customer Success Tip: Sales data drives growth!
Check your sales reports to see where your strongest markets are—then double down on those regions for the best ROI.
👉 Want to know more about reports? https://tinyurl.com/3bspkevw

#PublishDrive #BookMarketing #CustomerSuccess
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Romance, mystery, thriller & sci-fi are driving the audiobook revolution. 🎧
Our latest market insights show why fiction dominates — and how you can profit by prioritizing the right genres for audio conversion.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/mpnukpen

#BookMarket #Audiobooks #IndiePublishing #Romantasy
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#FeatureFriday
Did you know you can view your audiobook sales — plus all other formats — in one dashboard?
Track performance, view royalties, and simplify reporting.
🎧 Real-time insights for your entire catalog.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/2vah9ks3

 #Audiobooks #IndieAuthors #PublishDrive #Analytics
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
AI isn’t replacing creativity—it’s enhancing it. 🎙️ In this week’s #BraveNewBookshelf, Steph Pajonas & Danica Favorite share how they use AI to automate workflows, boost productivity, and protect creative energy.
🎧 Check it out now: https://tinyurl.com/brave-new-bookshelf-ep53
#AIinPublishing
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM