Dear Indie Annie, I’ve hired personal assistants (PAs) and virtual assistants (VAs) in the past with varying degrees of horrible experiences. But I know myself,
Dear Indie Annie, I’m a new author about to publish my first book. I’m so excited, but I’m also a little overwhelmed! What advice do
Dear Indie Annie, If I’m being honest, AI concerns me. I worry about its impact on the publishing industry and that it is taking jobs
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dear Indie Annie, I know I need to run ads if I want to grow my revenue, but all the numbers are making my brain
A lot of my writing friends talk about all the conferences they go to, whether writing retreats, craft courses, or business-focused conferences. I have to
I have a small problem, and I’m hoping you’ll have a solution for me. On January 1st of this year, I made a commitment to
Dear Indie Annie, I have a fear of succeeding, of finishing. Since January I have written two novels … well, almost two. For the last
Dear Indie Annie, I have just released the fourth book in my series, and it is doing really well. Sales are good, and the fans
Dear Indie Annie, I published my first book last month. I worked really hard on it, paid for professional editing and cover, and I’m really
Dear Indie Annie, I’ve finished my first book and sent it off to my editor. While he’s ripping it apart, I’ve started looking into all
Dear Indie Annie, I love my characters. I love seeing them live out their lives, and making wonderful things happen to them. But my critique
Dear Indie Annie,I’ve been working on my story for a while now, and at first I really loved it. Lately though, I’m starting to wonder
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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