Kobo, the eReader maker, has followed Amazon in launching a self-publishing portal for independent authors and publishers wanting to reach new digital audiences. The service, called Kobo Writing Life, ...

Kobo, a Rakuten subsidiary that sells ebooks and ereaders, has built its name on being a more open and author-friendly version of Amazon Kindle. However, a recent change to the company's ...

Ashleigh Gardner has returned to Rakuten Kobo, where she previously worked from 2010 to 2013, as VP of self-publishing and Kobo originals. Previously, Gardner served as SVP and managing director of ...

Many of the leading digital book stores all offer self-publishing programs. Kindle Direct Publishing, Nook Press and Kobo Writing Life all are viable platforms for indie authors to submit and sell ...

Netgalley is one of the largest companies for ARC e-books. Publishers send them copies of their digital books before the official release to generate buzz on social media and get early reviews. This ...