Mindset
Defining Success
Many of us write because we love to write; it’s our outlet that keeps us
Sine Mairi MacDougall
May 2, 2021
Series: Issue #1 - May 2021
Publishing
Wide Vs. Exclusive: Which Is For You?
“Should you go wide?” is one of the most popular questions in Indie publishing. “Wide”
Laurel Decher
May 2, 2021
From the Managing Editors
From the Desk of: Erika Everest
The part of indie publishing that makes my heart sing is not seeing my own
Erika Everest
May 2, 2021
From the Managing Editors
From the Desk of: Robyn Sarty
The Start of Our Story When Chelle Honiker and Alice Briggs first presented the notion
Robyn Sarty
May 2, 2021
From the Creative Director
From the Desk of: Alice Briggs
This all started in a castle in Scotland… There are times in your life when
Alice Briggs
May 2, 2021
From the Publisher
From the Desk of: Chelle Honiker
Magic and Alchemy. As indie authors, our days are filled with the wonder of
Chelle Honiker
May 2, 2021
Health & Wellness
Staying Fit While in the Flow: Three Wellness Tips for Writers
As writers, there is nothing better than finding ourselves in the creative zone of genius,
Chelle Honiker
May 1, 2021
Genre Tropes
De-Mystery-fying Tropes
A mystery is a crime or puzzle that must be solved by the end of
Anne Lown
May 1, 2021
Devil in the Details
How to Write Accurate Fight Scenes
You’ve decided that violence is the answer! In your story, that is, but now what?
Sine Mairi MacDougall
May 1, 2021
Cover Design
A Matter of Trust: Making your Cover Match your Genre
Imagine you’re on Amazon, scrolling through hundreds of books when you come across this cover.
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
May 1, 2021
Technology
Plottr: A Deep Dive into the Feature-filled Noveling Software
You’ve decided to write that novel. You opened Word, but now you’re staring at a
Elaine Bateman
May 1, 2021
Outlines
A Look at Advanced Outlining Methods for Plotters and Pantsers
Let’s look at two representative methods for plotters and pantsers: the Snowflake Method and the
Marion Hermannsen
May 1, 2021
Outlines
Outlining the Problem: Conflict and Misbeliefs
Many authors begin their outlining process by developing entire character profiles as well as the
Lasairiona McMaster
May 1, 2021
Outlines
Neither a Plotter Nor a Pantser Be: The benefits of outlining
If you stand at the front of a conference room full of authors and ask
Susan Odev
May 1, 2021
From the Industry
OP-ED: Why a Magazine?
One of the best things about the indie author community is that it is first
Alice Briggs
May 1, 2021
Featured Author
Featured Author: Gail Carriger
Gail Carriger writes great heroines. With thirteen New York Times bestsellers, over a million books
Fatima Fayez
May 1, 2021
10 Tips
Ten Tips: Instagram
Used correctly, Instagram is a powerful tool that can help elevate your career. There are
Kasia Lasinska
May 1, 2021
Dear Indie Annie
Conflicted in Calgary Writes…
Dear Indie Annie,I’ve been working on my story for a while now, and at first
Indie Annie
May 1, 2021
Podcasts
The Author Arena
Hosted by Fatima Fayez, Merri Maywether, Paddy Finn Three authors from three different genres come
Indie Author Tools
May 1, 2021
Podcasts
Wish I’d Known Then…
Hosted by Jami Albright and Sara Rosett Being an indie author is more than knowing
Indie Author Tools
May 1, 2021
Podcasts
The Creative Penn
Hosted by Joanna Penn A weekly podcast that includes interviews, inspiration, and information on writing
Indie Author Tools
May 1, 2021
