This Week in Book News
Hi KWLers, To say the past few weeks have been difficult would be an extreme understatement. It has been an extraordinarily emotional time, especially for the…
Black Lives Matter: A Resource List
We want to take the time to acknowledge that many in our global community are in pain and experiencing feelings of fear, fury and heartbreak. We at Kobo…
Cost-Per-Circulation Model Option added for Library Distribution
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve expanded our reach to libraries by adding the cost-per-click purchase option for OverDrive distribution! This gives librarians from OverDrive’s vast…
UK VAT on eBooks axed – and what it means for you
As you might have seen in our latest newsletter, we at Kobo have been supporting the UK’s publishers association in its lobby to #AxetheReadingTax and equalise…
Earth Day Reading, an Amazon Donation, and Celebrities Read Dr. Seuss: This Week in Book News
Another week of social distancing has come and gone. This week included the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and since we can’t celebrate by planting trees…
Prizes, Controversy, and Book-Inspired Fashion: What’s Happening in the Literary World
Happy Friday! After a brief hiatus, we’ve decided to reboot our Literary Round Up feature, compiling all of the important book-related news in one convenient location.…
The Book Scoop: September Edition and bonus Sci-Fi Writing Playlist
September’s top book releases and news from the book world, plus a personally curated Sci-Fi writing playlist!
Breaking News: Kobo Writing Life Launches Direct Audiobook Upload!
A video tutorial on the audiobook publishing process, plus tips and resources to help KWL authors succeed with audio.
The Book Scoop: August Edition
If you’ve been soaking up the final glorious rays of summer or have been too busy to follow new releases, let me introduce some great titles that have come out this month.
The Book Scoop: July Edition
July passed by in a whirlwind, as it always does and always will. Here’s what you may have missed during the heatwave. I went on an epic journey through the internet jungle of Canadian, American, and Kobo bestseller lists, to update you on some great new summer reads.
Creating an effective cover, indie author bestsellers and the evolution of romance writing
What’s happened in the book world this week?
Writers Talking Writing, Dan Mallory, and Cover Inspiration on Instagram
What’s new in the literary world this week?
Kobo’s Emerging Writer Prize; Angie Thomas on Writing, and Wattpad’s New Publishing Division
By Joni Di Placido Calling all Canadian authors: The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is now accepting submissions! Follow the link to see the rules and put…
Writing Tips, Marketing Advice and Book News: What’s Happening This Week?
By Joni Di Placido It’s a new year and we’re bringing this feature back: a place to share the most interesting book news and author tips…
Update: New Categories for your Book
You’ll now have the option to browse through over 2,000 categories to find the ones that best suit your book and help tell your story.
Nanowrimo, Stan Lee, The Crimes of Grindelwald and more!
By Marina Ferreira Hello everyone! I have another quick literary round up for you today. Hope you’ve had a great and productive week working on your…
NaNoWriMo, Banned Book Sculptures and Double the KWL Podcast Fun!
All the book news you need from the past week!
Literary Round Up: October 26th
By Joni Di Placido Happy Friday! Before we head into the weekend, let’s recap what’s been happening in the world of books this week! The…
KWL EP 121 – Behind-the-Scenes Look at Kobo’s New eReader Forma with Ramesh Mantha
In this episode, Chrissy chats with Kobo’s VP of Product and Devices, Ramesh Mantha to learn all about Kobo’s newest eReader: Forma
Literary Round Up: October 19th
Marina here with this week’s Literary Round Up! A few announcements: The Kobo Writing Life podcast is now releasing new episodes weekly! Check out the…
Literary Round Up: October 12
By Joni Di Placido Welcome to this week’s literary round up! What’s new in the wonderful world of books this week? HUGE thank you to everyone…
Literary Round Up – October 5th
Hello everyone! Marina here with another Literary Round Up! I have some exciting and fun tidbits to share with you about everything that’s been happening…
Weekly Round Up: Sept 28th
By Joni Di Placido Hello hello! Thanks to Marina for keeping this going while I was flitting around NYC last weekend! Chrissy is in NINC this…
Literary Round Up, Sept 21st
News from around the book world this week.
Literary Round Up, Sept 14th
By Joni Di Placido If you’re based in NYC, or visiting for the weekend, the Brooklyn Book Fest looks pretty incredible – let us know in…
Literary Round Up!
By Joni Di Placido And we’re back, post long-weekend! I hope those of you in North America enjoyed the last long weekend of summer and are…
Literary Round Up: Dispatches from Around The Web
By Joni Di Placido Welcome to the Literary Round Up, a new weekly feature where I’ll share Kobo and KWL updates, as well as any weird…
The Walmart eBook Store is Now Open!
Good Morning Authors! Early this morning, Kobo launched eBooks with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Kobo’s CEO, Michael Tamblyn, has more details to share below: Walmart’s…
KWL Dashboard Update: Downloadable Sales Reports Are Here!
Rejoice, dear authors, for great news is here! We want to make KWL as easy as possible for you to use. Over the years, our authors …
Read a Book, Help Find a Cure
KWL author Terry Odell is splitting her February royalties for her novel “Deadly Engagement” with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Kobo Announces Partnership With Walmart
As announced in Tokyo yesterday, Rakuten Kobo and Walmart are entering a strategic alliance, making Walmart the exclusive mass retail partner of the Kobo brand in the US.