Bridge to Inclusion: Michael LaBorn’s Revolution in Publishing
Redefining inclusivity for Black and brown authors
Eryka Parker
Eryka Parker is a book coach, writing instructor, developmental editor at Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting, and an award-winning contemporary romance author, under the pen name Zariah L. Banks.
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7 Proven Ways Indie Authors Can Turn Book Awards into Sales & Credibility
Discover how strategic entry into indie-friendly book awards can elevate your author brand, boost visibility, and connect you with new readers. Learn which contests to choose, how to budget wisely, and how to market your wins for maximum impact.
Post-Conference Power Moves Every Indie Author Needs to Turn Inspiration into Publishing Momentum
Don’t let the post-conference high fade—leverage these seven strategic steps to organize your insights, strengthen your network, and convert fresh ideas into real writing and marketing wins.
AI vs. Human Book Cover Designers: Which Is the Smarter Option for Indie Authors?
Explore the pros, cons, and surprising ethics of AI-generated covers versus professionally designed artwork—and discover which aligns best with your indie author brand.
Author Nation: The Community That’s Changing the Indie Writing Game
Las Vegas is famous for its bright lights and vibrant energy, but it also proved to be the perfect backdrop for literary growth and meaningful connections at the inaugural Author Nation conference in November. As a first-time attendee of a weeklong writing conference of this kind, I was curious to...
Ben Hale's Indie Author Success Story
An Unforeseen Route to Success For Hale, the path to success was anything but a straight line. "I was caught reading by flashlight under my covers at night," he reminisces. "I naturally gravitated towards Fantasy. It was just so enchanting." However, it wasn’t until a...