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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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Want to hear industry news and advice directly from the publishing leaders themselves? Listen up—these industry-focused podcasts are worth adding to your playlist.
Audio Sorceress Transforms Stories into Sound
The bespoke audiobook production company works with professional voice actors to bring authors’ books to life. The company’s discovery portal brings those books to readers.
Publishing Platforms Announce Updates to Support Indie Authors’ Reputation with Retailers
Last week, Draft2Digital and Barnes & Noble Press announced changes to their policies aimed at protecting the integrity of indie publishing. The updates sparked questions among authors and deeper conversations about whether similar changes could be in store for the industry.
US, UK Author Societies Join Forces to Help Identify Human-Authored Works
The ‘Human Authored’ certification allows authors and publishers to label works as written by a human and distinguish it from AI-generated content.