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

If you're publishing only in digital formats, you might be leaving 86% of your potential readers on the table. Let that sink in for a moment. Here's what the data tells us—and what it means for your print book publishing strategy. The Print Book Publishing Renaissance Is Real While we've been hearing about the "death of print" for years, the opposite is happening. US print book sales surged by nearly 68 million copies in 2021 alone, according to Forbes. That's not a fluke—it'

At Book Biz Hub, one of our core missions is to give authors practical, trustworthy resources—whether you’re working with a publisher, starting your own press, or self-publishing your first book. A strong cover is essential to your book’s success, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. Below is a curated list of affordable book cover design services and premade cover providers that can help you present your work professionally, no matter where you are on your publishing jo