How to make sure your books are accepted by kobo writing life. To navigate to kwl, please go to writinglife and click sign in. Lets go to the nonenglish language books you would like to promote. A beginners guide to kobo writing life birds of a feather. May 30, 2019 join millions of booklovers across the globe and access your very own portable reading world. This guide will provide you with all the information youll need to successfully upload your titles to kobo writing life and start selling ebooks around the. An introduction to publishing with kobo writing life i have wanted to post about kobo writing life ever since they launched but i have delayed this several times. Where amazon developed and added kdp for authors and publishers, kobo and kwl has the feel of a publishing platform and community built from the ground upspecifically for books, readers and authors. Link your kobo account to a partner bookstore account. You must be logged into that customer account in order to get to your dashboard.
Back in july, the companys press release kobo writing life announced that more than 17,000 authors have uploaded more than 100,000 ebook titles and sell their ebooks in 184 countries. Since the launch of the kobo writing life kwl selfpublishing platform in the summer of 2012, the service has grown quickly and now generates about 10% of kobos unit sales. An introduction to publishing with kobo writing life. Kobo is proud to introduce kobo writing life the selfpublishing portal that allows authors and publishers to easily create, edit, and upload content to our ebook stores around the world. We make it easy to selfpublish your books and provide help and guidance every. Where does my book download to on microsoft source pro. Kobos publishing platform is called kobo writing life kwl, and like smashwords, kwl has a more author and readerfriendly branding about it. Optimizing your book metadata top 5 tips from kobo writing life s publisher operations how to upload your audiobook direct on kobo community join the conversation kobo writing life help centre. Setting up a new ebook kobo writing life help centre. Kobo writing life content conversion guidelines 6 the single most important format after default or plain is heading 1, and maybe heading 2. With over 5 million titles to choose from, theres something for every type of reader and listener. Resolve issues with promo codes, gift cards, or buying books. Smashwords withdrew my titles from kobo within 24 hours, and i found the kobo writing life setupupload interface simple and straightforward. Publishing your book on kobo writing as a second career.
The development of this selfpublishing initiative has taken well over a year to develop and is finally released. You can select to include your book in the rights and distribution section of your title. What i thought would be a hassle was actually a surprisingly smooth process. Kobo writing life podcast kobo writing life books 4. Kobo launches ebook selfpublishing platform, writing life. Kobo writing life kobos publishing platform is called kobo writing life kwl, and like smashwords, kwl has a more author and readerfriendly branding about it. Sep 20, 20 since the launch of the kobo writing life kwl selfpublishing platform in the summer of 2012, the service has grown quickly and now generates about 10% of kobos unit sales. If youre interested in publishing your book with rakuten kobo, visit the kobo writing life help center here. Youll receive an email confirming your purchase very soon. Tips for publishing your ebook via kobos writing life.
Their original launch was delayed by several weeks and then i read reports of authors still having difficulties getting books published through the portal. This is a problem in case i want to travel and read a book on my surface without the internet connection using my kobo reader. We offer our vendors the option to enable digital rights management drm on all of their titles. And unlike goodreads, kobo, will feature a book for free if you meet their requirements. Nov 29, 2019 the interface and steps to upload and list your book on kobo writing life are extremely easy and distraction free. Steeped in love, a selfpublished book by julie evelyn joyce won this years emerging writer prize for romance. Kobo has finally taken the wraps off of its newest project, kobo writing life. If youre on our blog, theres a very good chance that books have changed your life in one way or another. My first step was to withdraw my books from the smashwords kobo channel and deal directly with kobo writing life. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. Join millions of booklovers across the globe and access your very own portable reading world. Supported languages the kobo writing life interface is currently available in english only, however you can still upload content in virtually any language. Free free kobo books books for kindle freebooksy free. Easy, you take advantage of kobo writing life, which includes a blog as well as a podcast that gives authors good tips on how to promote their books on the site.
My writing life the kobo emerging writer prize one year later i was lying on my sofa one evening in april 2016 when i checked my inbox and learned that i was shortlisted for the kobo emerging writer prize in romance for furys kiss. By clicking buy now, i agree to kobo s terms of sale. Where does my book download to on microsoft source pro windows8 kobo reader. As faster internet speeds and cheaper cellphone devices bring digital books to the rest of the world, i believe authors should be considering global markets for sales growth in the coming years. Writing life is in beta tests with 50 authors now and will launch in english by the end of june, with new language and countryspecific support added in the coming. I really look forward to taking over the kobo writing life page, and i hope youll ask me your toughest questions about book descriptions, marketing, podcasting, and anything else you see fit. Discover the best deal on audiobooks when you subscribe. The interface and steps to upload and list your book on kobo writing life are extremely easy and distraction free. Once youre logged in, you may see the option to purchase books only. Mar 25, 2017 next, publish your books through kobo writing life. The kobo writing life podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for successfully selfpublishing.
I can only see my books if i have a wifi connection. Selfpublishing an ebook for free with kobo writing life selfpublishing an ebook for free with kobo writing life. I have uploaded 5 books to the kobo writing life directly as epubs. That means that, even if youve never purchased a book on kobo, you have a customer account. Please note that while theres no exclusivity required with kobo plus, you are required to keep your books in this service for no less than 90 days. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Their original launch was delayed by several weeks and then i read reports of authors still having difficulties. Kobo writing life content conversion guidelines 4 conversion ahoy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. As youll see, i read more 5star books this year than i think i have any year, so that was pretty awesome. How to sell more books on kobo with camille mofidi the.
Kobo takes a number of steps to prevent your content from being copied, saved, distributed and reproduced. Next, publish your books through kobo writing life. Just create a kobo writing life account, upload your manuscript, and set the price. How to get featured on kobo writing by the seat of my pants. My short story is broken up into four parts which i call, coincidentally, part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. Or, get off the beaten path and discover up and coming authors and books through kobo writing life. Also, you get your ebook featured on kobos website. Kobo writing life a blog about writing and self publishing. Pick your favorite genre, and start reading free kindle books. The ebooks that authors submit are stacked side by side with titles from major publishers. Remember that your author account is connected to your account on the main kobo store.
Freebooksy free kindle books, nook books, apple books and kobo books handselected daily. Kwl titles arent segregated or called out in any way, said kobo writing life director mark lefebvre. The e books that authors submit are stacked side by side with titles from major publishers. Jul, 2014 easy, you take advantage of kobo writing life, which includes a blog as well as a podcast that gives authors good tips on how to promote their books on the site. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. How to make sure your books are accepted by kobo writing life 1. Access over 5 million of the best ebooks, comics and kids titles, including new york times best sellers, classics, and new releases. The conversion itself only takes a few seconds it may take a couple of minutes for a large document. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. I cant log into my main kobo account problems signing in to kobo. From a new twilight book to apple books for authors, weve rounded up the biggest news stories to hit the publishing world this week.
It is time to discuss about selfpublishing ebooks for free with kobo writing life. Dec 27, 2016 for kobo, the secret to promoting kwl authors is to treat them like any other author. Theres a downloadable user guide to walk you through the process, but the process is intuitive enough so you shouldnt need it. Insights and inspiration for growing your selfpublishing business, featuring interviews with bestselling authors and publishing experts. They sit alongside books from the worlds largest publishers and effectively compete headtohead with the largest authors in the world. Having received a lot of questions from our clients how to publish their ebooks at major vendors, the second blog in the series explores how you can selfpublish on kobo writing life. Selfpublishing an ebook for free with kobo writing life. Jul 18, 2012 kobo has finally taken the wraps off of its newest project, kobo writing life. So there is no hassle of uploading your msword document, reconverting it to epub, fixing errors and so on. Book marketing, digital publishing and kindle news, tools. And unlike goodreads, kobo, will feature a book for free if. Where amazon developed and added kdp for authors and publishers, kobo and kwl has the feel of a publishing platform and community built from the ground upspecifically for books.
Update your account information and manage your subscriptions. Once you access the kobo writing life website, youll be ready to make an account or sign in to. My top books of 2019 helping writers become authors. Yes, 20%, today kobo writing life, is the first publisher of the kobo catalog, in terms of books that we provide but also in terms of units sold. Kobo launches the writing life selfpublishing platform. Kobo writing life user guide 10 edit your information you can edit your contact and payment information at any time by selecting my account at the top righthand corner of the screen. Fulfill your dream of publishing your work and finding fans around the world. The kobo writing life podcast features exciting interviews with. With kobo writing life, you own your rights, set your prices and.
Kobo writing life is the selfpublishing arm of kobo and it launched in 2012. Well add it to the kobo catalogue within 72 hours and keep it there as long as you want. Kobo writing life is a global diy publishing platform that empowers authors to take their publishing career into their own hands. When youre creating a new ebook you add your ebook content in the add ebook content step. By clicking buy now, i agree to kobos terms of sale. In every book i write there comes a moment when the main characters have share this. They all sideloaded great as epubs to my kobo touch with little changes that i could live with, but going through the portal has changed the epub, though the site said it wouldnt be converted. Go shelfless and take your reading adventures on the go. Troubleshoot our mobile apps, and learn how to make purchases.
For kobo, the secret to promoting kwl authors is to treat them like any other author. Book promotion through kobo writing life celebrating. Youll receive a confirmation email confirming your preorder very. Mar 28, 2016 one of the other stats i saw is that writing life selfpublished titles account for 15% of all the books kobo sells. Kobo writing life makes your dream of being published a reality. You can select to include your book in the rights and distribution section of your title please note that while theres no exclusivity required with kobo plus, you are required to keep your books in this service for no less than 90 days.
Nov 21, 2019 i really look forward to taking over the kobo writing life page, and i hope youll ask me your toughest questions about book descriptions, marketing, podcasting, and anything else you see fit. Of course, many authors still choose kdp select in exclusivity, and of course, i bang on about not doing that. I download the epub file from draft2digital and upload the same file on kobo. The development of this selfpublishing initiative has taken well over a. Kwl is a free selfpublishing platform that helps authors publish their ebooks to kobo customers in over 190 countries. It is headquartered in toronto, ontario and is a subsidiary of the japanese ecommerce conglomerate rakuten. May 08, 2016 my first step was to withdraw my books from the smashwords kobo channel and deal directly with kobo writing life.
Nathan kuzack goodreads author shelved 1 time as ebookfreekobo avg rating 4. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Im super pleased to have sold books via kobo in 74 countries in english and in todays show, i get excited with mark lefebvre as we discuss the possibilities ahead, and current options for authors. Well send your earnings directly to your bank account. Jun 05, 2012 in a separate press release, michael tamblyn, kobos evp content and merchandising, says, when we started working on kobo writing life, the first thing we did was ask authors what they felt was most important in a selfpublishing platform. Kobo writing life now open new direct selfpub program. Introducing audiobooks from koboour brand new expertly curated collection.
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