Chelle Honiker empowers authorpreneurs through her media company. As co-founder of Indie Author Magazine and program director for Author Nation, she helps authors succeed in self-publishing.
Indie Author Magazine: How will the strategy of publishing wide play a part in the future of the industry? Elizabeth Ann West: More than ever, the personal relationship with readers will be a bedrock of sustainability for creators. Publishing wide offers an author so many different platforms and opportunities to...
Indie Author Magazine: Why is community important in the future of indie publishing? Evans: Community is essential in the future of indie publishing. Mark Schaefer's book, "Belonging to the Brand," outlines why community is the last great marketing strategy. It all boils down to trust. Readers...
**Indie Author Magazine:** How will the strategy of publishing wide play a part in the future of the industry? **Stephanie**: As authors can establish themselves on stores other than Amazon, they will help the business of writing flourish in areas other than the markets Amazon has a hold on. **Indie...
**Indie Author Magazine:** How will the strategy of publishing wide play a part in the future of the industry? Do you anticipate that the definition of wide will ever evolve to mean more? If so, where do you see authors going? **Storm:** As KU rates continue to plummet, more and...
From writing and editing to marketing and administration, independent authors juggle an array of responsibilities. With so many balls in the air, automating repetitive tasks can be a game changer. This is where a tool like Zapier comes in. Zapier allows users to connect various web applications and services and...
Indie Author Magazine: How will the strategy of publishing wide play a part in the future of the industry? Anthea Sharp: As the retailers make "pay to play" an increasing part of discoverability on their platforms (whether through direct ad programs or the assumption that writers will pay...
