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.
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.
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?
AI technology has moved well past chatbots. Most authors have, too—just not in the direction you may think.
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.
AI Went From Answering Questions to Taking Action.
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.
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...
Columnist Susan Odev examines what an author’s brand promises readers and the elements authors should consider first when launching a new pen name.
Audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular among readers, but hiring professional narrators can be costly. For authors with a tighter budget or a smaller audience, these DIY options can make production more affordable.
Authors in the US are granted a level of copyright protection automatically under federal law. But that may not be enough to protect your book in court. Learn what you can do to ensure others can’t take advantage of the work that is rightfully yours.
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
As of today, authors who use the publishing platform will have the option to list their ebooks on Bookshop.org, an online bookseller that donates proceeds from all sales to independent bookstores.
Although AI-generated content poses a challenge in the nonfiction sphere, it’s one distributors have seen before—and fiction authors, whether they’re using the tools or worried about their influence, can rest easy, Kris Austin says.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
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.
This week's webinar from Indie Author Training
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.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
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?
Join us at 11am CDT Wednesday 4 March
AI technology has moved well past chatbots. Most authors have, too—just not in the direction you may think.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
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.
AI Went From Answering Questions to Taking Action.
Tomorrow is Wednesday, so what's next in the Indie Author Training series of educational webinars? Five Foreshadowing Tips Every Author Should Know We’ve all had that moment as a reader where a plot twist hits and everything suddenly clicks. Huzzah! That sense of satisfaction comes from intentional...
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.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
Unlocking AI: Expert Tips Every Independent Publisher Needs Now
