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US, UK Author Societies Join Forces to Help Identify Human-Authored Works

The ‘Human Authored’ certification allows authors and publishers to label works as written by a human and distinguish it from AI-generated content.

Featured Authors

The Quiet Empire: How Annabel Chase Made Her Brand, Not Herself, the Face of Her Business

While the industry screamed “be louder,” Annabel Chase built 150-plus books, a dozen series, and an international readership without ever putting her face on camera.

Author Inklings

Author Inklings: The Art of Showing up

In the second quarter of the year, columnist Susan Odev reminds authors that publishing successfully starts with writing sustainably—whatever that looks like for them.

Health & Wellness

Third Spaces Help You Get the Words in from Out in the World

Finding third spaces—community spaces outside of your work and home—can increase your focus, productivity, and progress. They also can improve your mental health.

Mindset

Q&A: Three Neurodivergent Authors Discuss Building a Writing Life that Fits the Brain

Three authors share how their neurodivergence has affected their businesses, how they’ve adapted systems and strategies to reflect their needs, and what they’ve learned while managing their diagnoses alongside their writing careers.

Author Inklings

Author Inklings: Finding a Drafting Structure that Serves You

Whether planner or pants-er, columnist Susan Odev shares how outlining can provide structure and support for a new project, plus ways it can be adapted to fit your writing style.

Technology

StorytellerOS Brings Writing, Marketing, Sales Tracking, Publishing Workflows into One Workspace

IAM publisher Chelle Honiker’s latest project is designed to be the indie author’s operating system, integrating top publishing tools for every stage of the business into one platform.

Rona Gofstein

Craft

Ask a Book Coach: Sharing a Character’s Past Without Interrupting the Present

How do you include character backstory without stopping the flow of the story? Book coach Rona Gofstein offers her advice on keeping the balance between a character’s past and their present on the page.

Ten Tips

Ten Tips for Newsletter Swaps in 2026

Newsletter swaps are one of the most effective, low‑cost ways to reach new readers. Here’s how to find partners, present compelling recommendations, and build long‑term relationships that benefit you and your readers.

Author Inklings

Author Inklings: Does Your Book Have Series Potential?

In this installment of her yearlong series, columnist Susan Odev examines how to turn any book into a series without locking yourself, or your readers, into a complex saga. But when should you keep the story going, and when should you let it stand alone?

Business, Finance & Strategy

What’s New with AI in 2026 for Indie Authors

AI technology has moved well past chatbots. Most authors have, too—just not in the direction you may think.

Health & Wellness

MyNoise.Net Creates Soundscapes that Set the Mood

The library of ambient sound mixes and background music is fully customizable and curated to help with focus, creativity, and stress relief, including for neurodivergent people and those with hearing loss.

Something changed with AI this year. Here's what it actually means for authors.

AI Went From Answering Questions to Taking Action.

Marketing

Finding Superfans Without Flaming Out: How Authors Can Build a Solid Reader Base And Protect Their Mental Health

A solid reader base ensures your books will always have an audience, but building that fanbase through constant engagement can lead to burnout. Adjust your strategies—and your mindset—to find and feed your superfans without running out of creative fuel for yourself.

Letters from the PublisherBlog

2026 Is Already the Wildest Year Yet (And It’s Only February)

I’m ditching my house, packing my life into a carry-on, and going full digital nomad. That feels like a weird way to open a publisher’s letter, but it’s the honest version of where my head is right now—and it connects to everything else happening at Indie...