Why did you pursue independent publishing? We could surely all answer differently. In my case, I knew traditional publishing could be a long and taxing
You’re not doing marketing wrong; you’re doing the wrong marketing. If there’s one thing we’ve learned over our combined twenty-five-plus years of helping authors, it’s
To anyone who thought the discussions around AI might be quieting down, let this past month be an assurance: among authors, at least, the debate
Michael Evans’s Creator Economy for Authors delves into the significant shifts occurring in the publishing world. Highlighting the movement from traditional platforms to communities spearheaded
Ah, editing. The stage of the publishing process every author always seems eager to reach … until they reach it. Don’t feel bad. Editors get
Some of the best things about being an editor for Indie Author Magazine are the gems of wisdom I come across in our writers’ stories.
Once you’ve written “The End,” how do you prepare for your manuscript to go in front of new eyes? By “new eyes,” I mean those
Ever since I started my author Instagram account, the app has been one of my biggest time sucks. A lot of it stems from the
At IAM, we have always prided ourselves on our ability to dissect and disseminate technology information for authors. From the beginning, we’ve understood the importance
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
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
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
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
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
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
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus January is a month for
I’m a dreamer. I have a list a mile-long of books I want to write, places I want to visit, and ideas I want to
“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” L. M. Montgomery Our books are the products of our imaginations, and though the stories within
Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all. – Helen Keller There comes a point in an author’s career when they need to be
For the last four issues we have helped you get your manuscript to be its best version. Now, it’s time to decide how you are
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney You’ve written your book, edited it until it
Or is it salvation? The right editor will be your partner, helping polish your words so your story shines. But how do you know if
Editing can be a daunting part of the writing process. Whether a critique partner, beta readers, or an editor, it’s the first time eyes other
As writers, we want readers to love our book as much as we do, so it behooves us to give it the best possible cover
“Judge a book by its cover.” We’re told not to, but we all do it. First impressions count, and this is your chance. What will
After the excitement of Outlining, that first glimmer of the idea that’s going to be the most amazing story ever, we come to First Drafts.
In the heart of the indie author community, there is a particular writing group whose bond thrives on sharing knowledge and resources. Their connections formed
It had been half a year in the making since Craig Martelle, co-founder of 20BooksTo50K®, began inviting authors from around the world, promising a unique
Another year is nearly complete, and I feel confident saying it’s been a busy one for most of us. It’s one of the side effects
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