Draft2Digital vs Smashwords: Best Wide Distribution Platform in 2026
When Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords, it sent shockwaves through the indie author community.
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An ebook and print distribution service for self-published authors; it merged with Smashwords in 2022. Official site: www.draft2digital.com
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