Why Indie Authors Should Care About Book Cover Trends and How to Capitalize on Them
Discover why staying on top of evolving book cover trends can significantly boost visibility and reader engagement for indie authors.
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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Why Indie Authors Must Build 'On Their Own Land': Securing Independence Beyond Amazon and Social Media
At the start of March of this year, a weeklong boycott of Amazon and other large companies organized by The People’s Union USA aimed to put pressure on businesses that had ended their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, raise awareness for workers at the companies, and support small businesses....
The Devil’s Still in the Details—Now They Just Include Your Author Business
Since our inaugural issue, Indie Author Magazine’s slogan, “When Writing Means Business,” has shaped our coverage. We’ve highlighted tech tools, platforms, and strategies to help you expand your earnings and reach new readers, and we’ve explored every stage of the publishing process to help you grow in...
Glass Half Hopeful: How Grimdark and Hopepunk Reshape Speculative Fiction
When your fantasy world is falling apart, who finds hope—and who embraces the dark?
From the Editor: The Email Marketing Secrets That Fuel Engagement
From subject lines to sign-ups, discover the tactics that keep readers opening—and clicking.
Uncover the Indie Author Magazine Exec Team's Must-Have Publishing Tools
For Staying Organized Airtable Who Recommends It: IAM publisher Chelle Honiker Favorite Feature: Customizable views like Kanban, calendar, and grid Airtable is a customizable, shareable spreadsheet database that integrates with a range of other apps, including Google Drive, Meta, and Zapier. "Airtable organizes editorial calendars, marketing plans, and project...