A local poet is petitioning tech giant Amazon to let him publish his work in his own language again — and take a stab at censorship in the process. Mahyar Mazloumi wanted to publish his latest ...

Writing a book sounds exciting until you’re staring at a blank page and watching the cursor blink until your eyes glaze over.

Why this matters: Amazon’s algorithms now reward high-quality, original AI-assisted books while penalizing low-effort content, making strategic AI use essential for discoverability. Tools that deliver ...

A growing ecosystem of AI tools and prompt frameworks is transforming Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), enabling authors to streamline book creation, optimize metadata, and enhance discoverability. From ...

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What if the only thing standing between your manuscript and a global audience is the way it’s presented? In a world where thousands of books are published daily, even the most compelling story can be ...

If you have numerous book ideas but lack the skills to transform them into digital e-books, it’s now easier than ever to get started, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Writing, ...

Authors Equity is tiny but has big industry names behind it. Its founders hope their profit-sharing approach and experience will entice authors. By Elizabeth A. Harris A new book publisher with an ...