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Smashwords

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Smashwords is a self-publishing platform and digital distributor that allows independent authors to publish and sell ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital content across multiple retailers and formats. The platform is notable for empowering self-published authors by removing barriers to entry and providing direct access to major distribution channels like Apple Books, Amazon, and Google Play without requiring DRM protection.

Your story deserves readers across every platform, effortlessly

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