A True ‘Slice of Life’ Story: How to Make Memoirs that Mean Something
Nicole Schroeder
May 1, 2022
In his essay titled “The Narrative Idea,” David Halberstam has a simple piece of advice for writers who want to succeed at their craft: “The
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The ABCs of Publishing Picture Books
Alice Briggs
April 1, 2022
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—but if that’s the case, the exchange rate into dollars must be equally impressive. After all, picture
The Perfect Polish
Alice Briggs
November 1, 2021
Formatting with Professional Programs Have you ever picked up a book and enjoyed just looking at it? You may not have recognized why, but if
Va-Va-Vellum
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
November 1, 2021
Fast, Polished Formatting Chrishaun Keller-Hanna Released: 2013 Operating System: Apple/Mac Price: Vellum eBook $199.99 (can produce interiors for eBooks only) Vellum Press $249.99 (can produce
FAQs for ISBNs
Angela Archer
August 1, 2021
What you need to know about ISBNs to make the right choices for your business There’s much to learn about self-publishing, and one aspect to
The Many Faces of Author Collaboration
Elaine Bateman
June 1, 2021
What is collaboration? When two authors love each other very much… Okay, they don’t have to love each other but the best collaborations do emerge
Wide Vs. Exclusive: Which Is For You?
Laurel Decher
May 2, 2021
“Should you go wide?” is one of the most popular questions in Indie publishing. “Wide” publishing means offering your ebook(s) in as many channels, languages,
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Three Tips for Fitting Your Writing Time into the Festive Season
It’s that time of year again. Evenings are spent vegging out on the sofa after yet another rich, heavy meal. There are invitations to office
Q&A: Indie Author Experts Reflect on Industry Growth and Where We’re Headed in 2023
For the indie author community, 2022 has undoubtedly been a year for the books. In February, Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of Smashwords, bringing two of
Ten Tips: Choosing Your Perfect Planner
Planners can be an excellent investment of your time and money, helping you create effective goals and build actionable plans. But with so many options
