Ulysses: A ‘Just Write’ App for Authors
Kevin McLaughlin
December 1, 2022
I’ve written at least one book with darned near every major—and most of the minor—writing apps out there on the market: Google Docs, Microsoft Word,
Category: Technology
Four Free, Easy-to-Use Programs for Every Stage of Publishing
Chelle Honiker
November 1, 2022
If you’re like many indies, you didn’t jump into writing and publishing full time with a limitless budget for your startup expenses. Plenty of us
Which Serial Fiction Platform Is Right for You?
Natalie Hobbs
September 1, 2022
Natalie Hobbs Authors can publish their stories in many different ways beyond an entire novel released on a one certain date. Serial platforms, websites where
Author Helper Suite Gives Users A Hand with the Backend of Author Business
Jennifer Mitchell
August 1, 2022
One Service to Rule Them All Author Helper Suite Gives Users A Hand with Organizing the Backend of Book Businesses Jenn Mitchell Although it might
What Writers Can Gain from Clubhouse, the Audio-Only Social Network
Angie Martin
August 1, 2022
2020 was a pivotal year for everyone. COVID quarantines had people scrambling for things to do, especially creatives. For writers, book signings were postponed indefinitely.
ScribeCount Offers an Affordable, Time-Saving Solution for Reading Author Sales Data
Jennifer Mitchell
July 1, 2022
ScribeCount bills itself as an indie author’s best friend—and if you’re looking for a platform that provides deep insight into your aggregate sales data, then
Getting Started with StoryOrigin: A Basic Overview
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
June 1, 2022
Released: 2018 Operating System: Online at https://storyoriginapp.com/ Price: Basic: Free (Limited access) Standard: $10/month or $100/year (Full access) Guided Setup is available for a fee
Plottr Offers Peek at Pro Version Coming Later This Month
Bre Lockhart
May 1, 2022
With more than ten thousand authors already using Plottr, the story outlining and organizational software, many indie authors already find plenty of value in the
Is Your Email Service Provider Up to Snuff? Tips for Finding One Right for You
Jennifer Mitchell
May 1, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve poured your heart and soul onto the page, and your book has come to life. You’ve planned the launch to end all launches
Atticus: A Writer’s Goldilocks Solution for Writing, Editing, and Formatting
Marion Hermannsen
April 1, 2022
A lot of buzz surrounds the brand-new software Atticus, the brainchild of Dave Chesson, the founder of Kindlepreneur. Atticus has been described as the love
Getting Deep into Translations with DeepL
Bre Lockhart
March 1, 2022
There’s nothing like a native speaker to help translate a text. But what if there were advanced AI technology that could help bring translated books
The Commotion of Notion
Greg Fishbone
January 1, 2022
Organizing the Workflows of Writing Greg Fishbone Notion is the organizing tool I didn’t know I needed but now can’t live without. The slick web
Setting Goals With Asana, An Organization Platform
Gill Fernley
December 1, 2021
Setting Goals With Asana, An Organization Platform Asana (https://asana.com), an organizational app, lets you set up projects and tasks, keep track of them, and nail
The Word on Formatting
Gill Fernley
November 1, 2021
Using Microsoft Word to prepare your book for publication Gill Fernley If you don’t have the budget to hire a formatter, but you’re still dying
A Guide to Publishing Your Book on Amazon
Marion Hermannsen
September 1, 2021
So, your book has been edited, and your designer has sent you an amazing, genre-appropriate cover. Congratulations! Now it’s time to upload it to the
Publishing Wide: The Direct vs. Distributor Debate
Laurel Decher
September 1, 2021
In “Wide vs. Exclusive: Which is for You?” (IAM May 2021), we covered the pros and cons of publishing e-books as widely as possible. The
Making Money Moves: How Merch Sales Can Help Grow Your Brand
Chelle Honiker
September 1, 2021
How to Use Merchandise Sales on your Website to Make Money and Grow Your Brand In today’s economy, it’s a given that relying on a
Finding the editing software that’s right for you
Nicole Schroeder
August 1, 2021
When it comes to revision, Stephen King might’ve worded it best. Editing “is always a little like murdering children,” he wrote in his book On
Design DIY: A Look at Canva, Crello, and BookBrush
Sine Mairi MacDougall
July 1, 2021
It’s no secret that a good cover can sell a book. Once you have a cover made, you want to get that cover in front
The Writing On The Wall: Getting to Know Scrivener
Laurel Decher
June 1, 2021
When writing your novel, you want a program that can contain all the amazing ideas that are swirling around in your brain in one place.
Plottr: A Deep Dive into the Feature-filled Noveling Software
Elaine Bateman
May 1, 2021
You’ve decided to write that novel. You opened Word, but now you’re staring at a blank screen and… what? What actually goes into writing a
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Three Tips for Fitting Your Writing Time into the Festive Season
It’s that time of year again. Evenings are spent vegging out on the sofa after yet another rich, heavy meal. There are invitations to office
Q&A: Indie Author Experts Reflect on Industry Growth and Where We’re Headed in 2023
For the indie author community, 2022 has undoubtedly been a year for the books. In February, Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of Smashwords, bringing two of
Ten Tips: Choosing Your Perfect Planner
Planners can be an excellent investment of your time and money, helping you create effective goals and build actionable plans. But with so many options
