Elaine began writing in 2014. Her passion for writing has generated a great fan following. She has published nine novels and is currently working on her third series. She enjoys travel and Buffy.
Imagine a room where successful indie authors exchange strategies with tech innovators and publishing veterans discuss future trends with industry disruptors. This was the reality at the inaugural Future of Publishing Mastermind, held from February 27-29, 2024, at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans. In the heart of the Big...
Sounded Walks the Ethical Tightrope of AI Narration Elaine Bateman The intersection of artificial intelligence and the realm of audiobook narration has ushered in a wave of innovation, but it also brings with it a host of ethical considerations that demand careful examination. As the capabilities of AI voice cloning...
Indie Capstone Event: A Unique Author Gathering in Fairbanks It had been half a year in the making since Craig Martelle, co-founder of 20BooksTo50K®, began inviting authors from around the world, promising a unique experience that would challenge and reward them. Following the success of the first Indie Capstone event...
Picture by Artsmart A.I My quarry sits across from me, fidgeting nervously, scratching sweaty palms. We’re in a hotel room hastily arranged for the interview. My cell phone is placed between us, set to record, and my notebook and pen are in hand. I try a smile. “You...
Ricardo Fayet, Co-founder of Reedsy As co-founder of Reedsy, Ricardo Fayet is a familiar and much-respected face in the indie publishing world. The company was formed in 2014 to curate editing and design services. Ricardo explains that its core purpose is the same now as it was then: "to...
Elaine Bateman Could rapidly releasing your books be the fastest way to financial success? Well, it might be one of them. What is “rapid release?” The rapid release strategy is to publish each book quickly enough that the previous book in your series is still in its launch window, allowing...
