Kobo stretches its digital reading service with the introduction of Kobo Plus
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Kobo, the digital powerhouse of your literary dreams, is extending its horizons! That's right, folks, Kobo Plus is about to grace more territories with its impressive library of ebooks and audiobooks.
Taiwan and Hong Kong:
On February 22, Kobo set sail for Asia,aking a stop in Taiwan and Hong Kong with Kobo Plus! For a low monthly fee, book enthusiasts in these regions can now immerse themselves in an endless sea of digital literature, boasting over 1.5 million eBooks and 150,000 audiobooks! Not only that, but the collection caters to readers of both traditional Chinese and other languages, including English-language favorites[2]. Keep your eyes peeled for the arrival of Kobo Writing Life (KWL) in these regions later this year!
Ireland and South Africa:
Just when you thought the fun couldn't get any bigger, Kobo announced on March 5 that their service was making waves in Ireland and South Africa as well! 🎉
Live the writers' dream with Kobo Writing Life:
- Authors can make their books available for Kobo Plus by opting them into the service via the Rights and Distribution tab in their KWL Dashboard. They can choose all available territories or select specific ones.
- Kobo Writing Life gives indie authors and small publishers the chance to distribute their eBooks and audiobooks directly to the Kobo store, setting their own prices and promotions. Plus, they can expand their reach to libraries via OverDrive[3]. No exclusivity is required!
For those already distributing through Kobo, no additional action is needed. Your titles will sail to the new territories, opening up to new audiences effortlessly. Go beyond Kobo with our website, reaching multiple retailers and libraries, broadening your horizons even further!
If you're a new international publisher in need of distribution, look no further! Kobo welcomes you with open arms:
- Distribute to Kobo Plus and beyond! 🌐
[1] It's unclear if Kobo plans to expand Kobo Plus to additional territories. However, current availability is limited to select countries, and potential future expansions may occur based on market demand and feasibility. Keep an eye out for official Kobo announcements or business updates for detailed information.
[2] The Kobo Plus eBook and audiobook collection in Taiwan and Hong Kong offers stories in traditional Chinese, as well as foreign languages like English.
[3] Kobo Writing Life allows authors to distribute their books to libraries via OverDrive, expanding their reach even further.
In the expansion of Kobo Plus, the digital literary platform is venturing into Ireland and South Africa, offering a vast library of eBooks and audiobooks to business-savvy readers in these territories. As technology advances, authors can leverage Kobo Writing Life to distribute their works globally, reaching finance markets beyond Kobo and into libraries via OverDrive.
