Chelle Honiker empowers indie authors to thrive in publishing. As publisher of Indie Author Magazine, she helps authors navigate the business of storytelling with confidence, strategy, and community.
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...
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.
Author Nation 2025, IAM’s new role with Wide for the Win, inclusive publishing through Left Unread, AI films with Creatorwood, and practical guides on merch, transmedia, sustainable goals, Microsoft Word, and “overwriting” your draft. A special send-off before we go weekly.
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.
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...
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.
