Stories that inspire, challenge, and live far beyond the page.

About us

Our Story and Mission

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Draft2Digitalwas built by writers, for writers. Our mission is to eliminate the technical barriers of the publishing industry, empowering independent authors to create professional-quality work and "go wide" with their distribution. We believe that your primary focus should be your craft, which is why we provide a "no-risk" path to global success.

Innovation and Growth

In 2022, Draft2Digitalreached a historic milestone by acquiring Smashwords, our longtime peer and competitor. This merger created a comprehensive ecosystem that now supports over 250,000 authors and publishers who have brought nearly one million titles to life. By combining our automated conversion tools with the world’s largest independent ebook store, we provide the most robust set of resources for the modern indie author.

Why Authors Choose Us

  • Global Reach: We act as your bridge to the world’s biggest retailers and libraries, including Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and OverDrive.
  • Professional Tools for Free: From automated EPUB conversion to D2D Print-on-Demand, we handle the technical heavy lifting at no cost to you.
  • Human-Centric Support: While we love automation, we believe in "real, live actual humans" for support, ensuring you never have to navigate your publishing journey alone.
  • Simplified Management: Manage your global sales, royalty splitting for collaborators, and promotional tools like Universal Book Links (UBLs) all from one intuitive dashboard.