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Draft2Digital vs Smashwords

June 09, 2025 | Author: Laura Candler
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Draft2Digital
Self-Publishing platform that provides tools and services that let authors focus on writing while we take care of layout, publishing, distribution, print-on-demand paperbacks, and more. Sells your books on Smashwords
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Smashwords
Smashwords is the world's largest distributor of indie ebooks. We make it fast, free and easy for any author or publisher, anywhere in the world, to publish and distribute ebooks to the major retailers. We provide free tools for marketing, distribution, metadata management and sales reporting. At Smashwords, our authors and publishers have complete control over the sampling, pricing and marketing of their written works.
Draft2Digital vs Smashwords in our news:

2022. Self-Publishing service Draft2Digital to acquire competitor Smashwords



Draft2Digital, a pioneer in self-publishing ebooks, has acquired its competitor Smashwords. The acquisition will give Draft2Digital users access to the Smashwords store, as well as its exclusive book marketing tools, such as Smashwords coupons, self-service merchandising, author interviews and book presentation tool Smashwords Presales. Authors using Smashwords, in turn, will get new tools: D2D Print ( print-on-demand service for paperbacks), improved metadata management tools, search in retail stores, automated final release for book series, split payments for co-authors and authors, more payment options, including direct bank transfers. Retailers and libraries served by both companies can expect a wider selection of titles. Smashwords shoppers can also expect an expanded selection of books from many of the top authors and publishers distributed by Draft2Digital.

Author: Laura Candler
Laura Candler is a dedicated housewife and an aspiring writer. With a passion for storytelling, she has successfully published three fiction/romance books through Kindle Direct Publishing. Inspired by her journey, Laura aims to support and guide other aspiring authors by sharing her experiences. In addition to writing books, she also works as a columnist for various websites. Laura's commitment to her craft is evident in her personal blog, where she regularly updates readers with valuable tips and resources related to writing. Beyond her literary pursuits, Laura is an avid cat lover. You can contact Laura via email laura@bookrunch.com