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Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Valentina Rossi-Moretti brings a reader’s care for language and craft to books, publishing, and the changing habits of digital reading.

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Articles by Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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EU Accessibility Rules Hit E-Book Publishing — What Indie Authors Must Fix

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

What Indie Authors Actually Pay for ISBNs, Royalties, and Distribution

What Indie Authors Actually Pay for ISBNs, Royalties, and Distribution

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

What the European Accessibility Act Means for Indie Ebook Authors

What the European Accessibility Act Means for Indie Ebook Authors

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

How Do Ebook Royalties Actually Work for Indie Authors?

How Do Ebook Royalties Actually Work for Indie Authors?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Price-range chart for e-reader tiers during back-to-school season

How Much Should a Back-to-School E-Reader Cost?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Infographic of direct ebook sale margin versus retailer royalty

Can You Sell Ebooks Directly From Your Own Author Website?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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Where Does Digital Lending Stand After the Archive Lawsuit?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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How Do You Publish Directly to Apple Books as an Indie Author?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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What the Newest Reading-Habits Data Says About Screens

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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Why Do Box Sets Raise an Indie Series' Average Sale So Reliably?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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What Should Indie Authors Check in KDP's Rules This Year?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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Translation Rights When You Self-Publish: What to Keep, What to Sell?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Bar chart of European book market turnover across recent years

What the European Book Market Report Says About Digital Reading

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Infographic comparing audiobook royalty splits and contract terms

Who Owns Your Audiobook Rights as an Indie Author?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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Are Color E Ink Panels Finally Winning the Market?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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How Do Preorders Work for Indie Ebooks on the Major Stores?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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What reMarkable's March 2026 Update Adds to Your Notes

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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How Do You Write a Cover Design Brief a Designer Can Actually Use?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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What Should You Expect From the Next Onyx Boox Model?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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Why Editing Your Manuscript Before Formatting Saves Indie Authors Money

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Diagram comparing library lending platforms across e-reader brands

Can You Read Hoopla Books on a Kobo?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

Royalty cliff chart comparing list prices and author earnings

How to Price an Ebook Without Leaving Money on the Table

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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What PocketBook's 2025 Firmware Updates Changed for Readers

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

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KDP Select or Wide Distribution: Which Math Works for Your Indie Ebook?

Valentina Rossi-Moretti