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.
No matter how much we love writing, every author knows the struggle of days when the words won’t flow and our attention wants to drift to other things. Maintaining a regular writing schedule means some sessions are inherently more productive than others—but that doesn’t mean you can’...
Editor's Note We dedicate a lot of space in our issues each month to the challenges we face as publishers. Most are business related and depend somewhat on your experience level. Fledgling authors may care more about which email service provider to use than those who’ve already...
Book: Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline Dean Wesley Smith https://books2read.com/u/mdWq0l Ask any pantser: you don’t need an outline to write a best-selling novel. And USA TODAY best-selling author Dean Wesley Smith’s book Writing into the Dark tells...
As much as I’d like to say otherwise, there is no guidebook for being an indie author. I’ll admit, it would be a great way to market this magazine. But the same freedom that drove so many to explore our industry means every one of us approaches our...
Day 1: For the Fans With only two days’ worth of content, speakers spent little time introducing the subscription model to attendees; day 1 of the summit dived straight into exploring a variety of subscription strategies. Ream co-founder Emilia Rose highlighted her subscription model centered on her characters and story...
Indie Author Magazine Insights Since Indie Author Magazine's inception, we’ve tried to reflect what we’ve always believed about building a career as an indie author: that there’s no single “right” way to do it. We’ve always worked to ensure every author can see their...
