A Literary Dichotomy: Simple Words, Not Simple Stories There are those who write as a cerebral exercise, and then there are those authors who make
The Prospective Power of Your Advance Reader Team There are several schools of thought when it comes to engaging advance readers. Some authors don’t like
I’ve given this presentation a few times because it’s important for authors to stay grounded. When we start writing, the only person we have to
Does it seem to you like everyone, or almost everyone, is freaking out as AI and ChatGPT gain recognition and popularity? Are you someone who
Facebook’s advertising platform is, I would argue, the easiest ads platform to learn and the easiest to scale. You can spend a small amount of
I’m not a fan of this topic because it’s a heavy quagmire of technical lingo while also crossing over the legal threshold and getting the
Authoring is a lonely business. It’s just you and your computer, pad, phone, or dictation device telling the story that’s in your head. The good
Staring at a blank cursor can be even more stressful than staring at a low bank account balance. But as someone very wise once said,
Are you someone looking to master the fundamentals of writing? Or are you struggling to learn the ins and outs of book marketing, preferring to
Writing Retreats Become ‘Joyful Respites’ for Attendees. Here’s How to Find Your Own. As winter fades and the new year blooms, we’re presented with the
Although we spend a lot of time talking about fiction—writing to market, craft books, whether you should plot or pants your novel, and more—there is
The reader experience is both subjective and objective. You can measure it in your reader recidivism: What’s your read-through rate to the next title? Are
When I was a young entrepreneur, the phrase “mailbox money” was thrown around a lot. I think, in today’s world, email is the new mailbox
Your Best Book Is Always Yet to Come Craig Martelle What is the best story you ever wrote? My answer will always be the next
It All Comes Back to Book Number One Everyone buys the first book in a series. When you run promotions, they’ll be for the first
You didn’t write your book by accident, and your author career won’t take off by mistake. It starts with you. If you don’t believe in
I work with self-published authors across the entire spectrum of success, but the main thing I see from those who head to five-figures a month and
I’m about to give the editors of this fine journal a headache. When they gave me the assignment of writing about growth in the Indie
What do authors Salman Rushdie and Chuck Palahniuk have in common with a small army of indie authors? They’re actively publishing newsletters and creative content
The “What Next” of NaNoWriMo Merri Mayweather December is finally here, and we have crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line. First, and foremost regardless of the
Craig Martelle When you don’t feel it. When the world is conspiring against you. Falling asleep sitting up. That’s when your subconscious is at its
Indie Author Magazine introduces a new section this month with the addition of INSIDER INSIGHTS. We welcome Joe Solari, noted business expert as our inaugural
What Is National Novel Writing Month and Why You Should Participate Warning: This story starts and ends with a challenge. Choices have to be made.
How to survive and thrive during the editing process One of the greatest challenges of becoming an author is getting your book edited without having
Prioritize Your Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Author Life Ah, the Fear of Missing Out (a.k.a. FOMO). That nagging panic that tricks us into thinking
On April 13th, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) announced a new program: Kindle Vella, a home for serial stories. Like Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Worlds
One of the best things about the indie author community is that it is first and foremost a community. It’s unique because in the strictest
In a Sometimes Lonely Career, Indie Authors Find Creative Ways to Connect As writers, our path is primarily a solo endeavor. Some authors have an
Unlock a world of creativity and communication with the integrated tools of Google Workspace. Once a free platform for writers on a budget and not
The Independent Book Publisher Association (IBPA), which recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary, chose a resort and spa nestled on beautiful Coronado Island, located just across
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