Author Nation Special Issue
The Author Nation Special Issue celebrates the heart of indie publishing—community, creativity, and collaboration. Inside, find marketing insights, expert advice, and a look ahead at what’s next for authors everywhere.
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What's Changing at IAM: Our 2026 Roadmap Revealed
A Letter from the Publisher: Growing Thoughtfully in a Changing Landscape When we founded Indie Author Magazine in 2021, the independent publishing world was a different place. Information flowed through established channels, and authors knew where to turn for guidance they could trust. Today, nearly five years later, we find...
Issue #54 - From First Launch to Full-Time—Strategic Growth for Indie Authors
Master the business of indie publishing with Martha Carr's journey from day job to 250-book empire. Learn preorder strategies, book award tactics, and how to leverage KDP Select's library exception. Plus: NovNov launches, Gatekeeper Press review, and discoverability hacks.
Issue #53 - Going Bigger than Books—Modern Shifts in Indie Publishing
J.D. Barker shares his journey from ghostwriter to chart-topping bestseller and co-authoring with James Patterson. Plus, how authors can look beyond their books to grow their business and make it last.
Issue #52 – Build a Career That Lasts: From Big Wins to Everyday Habits
Steff Green reveals how she turned quirky Paranormal Romance into a thriving six‑figure business—and the lessons that can help any indie author grow with purpose and stay in love with the work.
Issue #51 - Discover the Secrets of Sustaining Your Author Business—and Your Sanity
Michael La Ronn shares how he juggles family, a demanding day job, and over 100 books—without burning out.
Automate your author business like a boss (even if tech isn’t your thing)
Weekly automation tips to untangle your author life, one workflow at a time.
Issue #50 - Command the Click: Mastering Cover Design—Trends, Strategy, and Sales Secrets
Featuring Johnny B. Truant: The Artisan Author Revolution—How He Redefines Success for Indie Authors Through Authenticity
A Smarter Way to Sell Books (Without Building a Whole Store)
Join us May 20 for a fresh take on book sales, discovery, and author control.
Issue #49: Take Control of Your Author Career—Branding, Sales, and Platform Power
Featuring David Viergutz: From Scares to Sales: How One Indie Author Built a Million-Dollar Empire
Issue 48: The Direct Sales Shift—And What It Means for You
Featuring Zac Diamanti
Issue #47 - Featuring Orna Ross
When in Doubt, Be Braver: Orna Ross’s Bold Leap into Indie Publishing. Plus, we’re cracking the code on email marketing for authors.
Issue #46 - February 2025 Featuring Erin Wright
Meet Erin Wright + Must-Have Tech & Craft Secrets!
Issue #45 - January 2025
Featuring Kevin J. Anderson: Scaling New Heights in the Publishing World
We’re Looking for Indie Author Educators & Speakers
Help us find 15 incredible instructors to launch their courses on Indie Author Training in 2025.
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Dear Indie Annie
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How to run a book cover contest
Webinar from Indie Author Training Wednesday 26 November at 11am CDT
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Audiobooks: from microphone to marketplace
Audiobooks are the fastest‑growing format—and your book could be next. If you’re unsure where to start, this fun, no‑fluff session gives you a clear roadmap from idea to upload. You’ll learn how to: * Decide who should narrate: you or a pro (voice, budget, and brand...
Let's talk Kickstarter (and why it's not as scary as you think)
Join us Monday for a live Q&A with Amy Wolf—bring your questions, we'll bring the answers
More topics than your sticky note wall
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Own Your Indie Author Sales: Take Control Now
Learn how to stop renting your reach and start owning your author sales and reader relationships.
Author Nation Special Issue
The Author Nation Special Issue celebrates the heart of indie publishing—community, creativity, and collaboration. Inside, find marketing insights, expert advice, and a look ahead at what’s next for authors everywhere.
Quiet week, big gains: revisit one of our top sessions
You may have noticed there's no Indie Author Training webinar this week in honor of it being the second Author Nation conference, and the first week of NovNov (Pro Writing Aid's challenge to write a novel in November). So now it's the perfect time...
Why Quality Help Beats Doing It All Yourself
Explore how bringing in the right support can skyrocket your indie author career.
Kickstarter Isn't a Solo Sport: How Community Campaigns Outperform by 34%
Friends Don’t Let Friends Kickstarter Alone Author Nation Cohort Proves Crowdfunding Campaigns Thrive on, Succeed with Community Many authors may have missed the surge of interest in Kickstarter and other crowdfunding options amid the independent publishing industry in recent years. For those who’ve watched publishing through Kickstarter, though,...
Red Flags in Your DMs: The New Wave of AI-Generated Author Scams
Receiving a single email filled with glowing praise for a book used to be a benchmark worth celebrating in an author’s career. Receiving several a week? That felt like a dream almost too big to admit out loud. But in the past several months, some authors have received nearly...
Writers' conferences offer invaluable opportunities at every career stage
ALLi Exclusive: Fuel Your Craft, Business, and Creative Spirit with Writers’ Conferences Attending writers’ conferences offers invaluable opportunities for authors; from learning the basics of self-publishing to mastering advanced marketing strategies, conferences provide a platform for growth, networking, and inspiration. And attending in-person conferences not only provides educational benefits but...
What's Changing at IAM: Our 2026 Roadmap Revealed
A Letter from the Publisher: Growing Thoughtfully in a Changing Landscape When we founded Indie Author Magazine in 2021, the independent publishing world was a different place. Information flowed through established channels, and authors knew where to turn for guidance they could trust. Today, nearly five years later, we find...
Your New Writers' Room: 8 Online Communities Where Real Authors Hang Out
Word count: XXX Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Online Writing Community Round-Up There’s A Digital Writing Space for Everyone. Which Is Right for You? Conferences and author events spark connections, but the real magic often happens when you carry those relationships back home. A digital writing community suited to...