
Editors Letter
Six months ago, I wrote “The End” on the first draft of my current manuscript. It was some time in the early evening, in the
Six months ago, I wrote “The End” on the first draft of my current manuscript. It was some time in the early evening, in the
Dear Indie Annie, I write in a genre that is dominated by males: male authors, male main characters. I know my writing is important, but
One of this month’s features asks a handful of authors that exact question, and I always love hearing people’s responses. I met mine through Camp
Dear Indie Annie, I’ve started a new social media account to market my book, and I love posting photos and videos of the other things
Dear Indie Annie, I am desperate to fulfill my dream of being a published writer. It’s all I’ve ever wanted since I was a child,
This past month, more than eighteen hundred independent authors gathered at Bally’s Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, to learn, to grow, and to celebrate
I have an honest confession to make: I’ve been staring at my computer for a few minutes now, trying to figure out what I want
I started to write a fairy-tale retelling, but it has morphed into something more Sci-Fi. Do I let the story run away with me? Or
One of my favorite parts of Christmas morning has always been reading the letter Santa Claus leaves for me and my siblings. My parents started
When you have no books published, what does a launch strategy look like? This is a question I have been asked at every stop so
I was so excited when I started my series, and now I feel like I might lose the will to live if I have to
We have 20Books Vegas 2022 coming up soon, which means it’s time for a quick refresher on the value of in-person conferences. Motivation and positive
In American Sign Language, to sign the word “friend,” you hook your two pointer fingers together, then flip both hands over and repeat the action.
I’ve never considered myself particularly technology capable. Sure, having grown up awash in new devices and an expanding internet, I’m probably more adept than I
I’m constantly juggling the writing deadlines I set for myself with the deadlines I need to meet for other people. When others are relying on
Consider How You’re Spending Your Most Valuable Currency Craig Martelle Time is the currency of our lives. We invest it from the moment we’re born
A few weeks ago, I spent an afternoon shopping for school supplies with my younger sister. She’ll be a freshman in college this year, attending
I have a great idea, or at least I think it is, for a series of books that would be a mash-up of a couple
I want to write a Fantasy series, and I love Tolkien’s world-building with various cultures, geographies, and even languages. But I feel like I’m getting
I’m working on a series of nonfiction books that I hope will help people with issues they may struggle with. I’m not a professional in
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I’m dyslexic, and my family says I should focus my creative energies on arts like pottery, but in my heart, I know I want to
Dear Indie Annie, I’ve been criticized by teachers and even friends and family for my poor grammar. I know it’s bad, but does that mean
My dear friends greeted me at the door of their home, sat me down, placed a tablet in my hands, and pressed play. I got
Dear Indie Annie, How do I know I’m good enough? Writing a book takes time and effort. What if my novel is utter rubbish? I’ll
Dear Indie Annie, My family thinks I’m wasting my time writing. They interrupt me frequently and expect me to drop what I’m doing since they
Dear Indie Annie, I recently completed my first book and sent it to an editor. I got the first round of edits back, and it
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
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
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
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