Digital Rights Management (DRM) often feels like a tech buzzword, but for authors and publishers, it’s a practical decision with real-world impact. Let’s break down what DRM is, what’s changed at Amazon KDP, and why it matters for our indie publishing community. What Is DRM? (Plain English) DRM stands for Digital Rights Management—a tool publishers use to control how digital books are used, copied, or shared. With DRM: Your ebook is “locked.” Readers must use approved apps or