In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with science fiction author, activist, and journalist Cory Doctorow to talk about creative freedom, tech monopolies, and how authors and readers alike can divest from Amazon.
The Audible alternative that supports independent bookshops with every audiobook purchase Over the past decade, the audiobook market has soared, with revenue in the United States alone hitting $9 billion in 2023—an increase in 9% from the previous year. With this surge in popularity, more readers are looking for audiobooks and often automatically turn to Amazon-owned […]
With the audiobook market booming, many authors might be wondering whether their books should be published in this format. The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Also yes. While of course there are many factors to consider—such as being self vs. traditionally published, costs, and more—audiobook creation is not only easier than ever, but also […]
Why do we believe in shopping small? Why is the act so important?
This year we celebrated our 10th anniversary, showing the demand and need for indie alternatives, not just in the listening space, but in the production and distribution space as well.
Because of Amazon’s magnitude, many readers don’t realize that there are ways to fight against the giant—and that many authors already are.
Amazon’s creeping monopoly on the audiobook industry through Audible pushes independent bookstores and libraries out of audiobook distribution.
As an author, you’ve likely received advice on how to promote your book, including the importance of sharing purchase links on your marketing channels. What you might not know is that some bookselling avenues are more beneficial than others.
Having trouble finding an audiobook in our catalog? Learn why some audiobooks aren’t available for purchase through your local bookstore, and what you can do about it as a reader or author.
A testimonial from book blogger Maggie Chidester about her journey towards cutting ties with Amazon.