Indie Author Magazine Broadens Community with Wide for the Win Stewardship
IAM takes the helm of Wide for the Win community
Nicole Schroeder
Nicole Schroeder is a storyteller at heart. As the editor in chief of Indie Author Magazine, she brings nearly a decade of journalism and editorial experience to the publication.
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Stewardship and New Horizons for IAM in 2026
Welcoming big changes and looking ahead to 2026.
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...
From Conference Virgin to Industry Insider: Your First Writers' Event Survival Guide
This past summer, I reunited with my online writing group of ten years for an in-person weekend retreat. We filled our time with laughter, books, and conversations about writing that stretched from late in the evening to early in the morning. I have to be honest; I didn’t write...
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Indie Author Preorder: Essential Tips for a Smooth Launch
Learn from one author’s preorder stumble—and discover how planning buffer time, ramping up promotion, and leaning on the indie community can turn your next preorder into a success.
What ‘You Don’t Know You Don’t Know’ Means for Indie Authors: Your Guide to Education & Self-Publishing Success
Discover why ongoing education—from targeted workshops to on-demand webinars—is crucial for advancing your author career. Learn how to identify and make the most of the training you truly need to thrive in the ever-evolving world of self-publishing.