How did you meet your writing group?
February 1, 2023
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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
Category: From the Managing Editors
Editor’s Letter: The Beauty of the Blank Page
January 1, 2023
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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
Editor’s Letter: From the Desk of Santa Claus
December 1, 2022
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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
Editor’s Letter: Let’s Connect
November 1, 2022
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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.
From The Editor’s Desk
October 1, 2022
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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
Editor’s Letter: Back to School
September 1, 2022
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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
It’s Time For Your Daring Adventure
January 1, 2022
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“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus January is a month for
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.”—Napoleon Hill
December 1, 2021
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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
When Your Dreams Come True
November 1, 2021
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“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
It’s Time For Your Daring Adventure
October 1, 2021
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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
Do you know where you’re going?
September 1, 2021
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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
The Courage of Dreams
September 1, 2021
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“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
The Dreaded Red Ink of Doom.
August 1, 2021
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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
Making Your Story Shine
August 1, 2021
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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
Let Your Cover Sing
July 1, 2021
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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
Make Your First Impression Count
July 1, 2021
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“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
Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves
June 1, 2021
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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.
Step on the Stage and Shine
June 1, 2021
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Before I get to this month’s topic, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us in our launch. Seeing how the
From the Desk of: Erika Everest
May 2, 2021
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The part of indie publishing that makes my heart sing is not seeing my own words in print (although I like that too) but helping
From the Desk of: Robyn Sarty
May 2, 2021
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The Start of Our Story When Chelle Honiker and Alice Briggs first presented the notion of a magazine dedicated to the independent author community, I
Guest Author Tammi Labrecque: Four Simple Steps for Rolling out the Welcome Mat to Your Mailing List
A quick glance in my crystal ball tells me you’re reading this in February, but—because of the crazy scheduling required to produce a magazine like
The Art of Story-Selling: Use Your Storytelling Powers to Finesse Your Email Marketing
How to Structure Your Emails and Use Your Storytelling Powers to Sell More Books Our brains are wired for stories. And as an author, you
Ten Tips: Twitter
Twitter is a unique social media platform built on brevity, requiring users to limit posts to only 280 characters at a time. But a writer
