IAM Opinionated Results from Last Month
Indie Author Magazine
June 1, 2021
Series: Issue #2 - June 2021
Dear Indie Annie
Nice in Newcastle Writes…
Dear Indie Annie, I love my characters. I love seeing them live out their lives,
Indie Annie
June 1, 2021
From the Industry
Amazon KDP Gets Serialous: A Closer Look at Kindle Vella
On April 13th, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) announced a new program: Kindle Vella, a
Kevin McLaughlin
June 1, 2021
From the Publisher
Done is Better than Perfect
Done is better than perfect. Just finish the thing. You can’t edit a blank page.
Chelle Honiker
June 1, 2021
Technology
The Writing On The Wall: Getting to Know Scrivener
When writing your novel, you want a program that can contain all the amazing ideas
Laurel Decher
June 1, 2021
Publishing
The Many Faces of Author Collaboration
What is collaboration? When two authors love each other very much… Okay, they don’t have
Elaine Bateman
June 1, 2021
Podcasts
The Rebel Author Podcast
Hosted by Sacha Black A motivational show for all the creatives out there with an
Indie Author Tools
June 1, 2021
Podcasts
The Bestseller Experiment
Hosted by Mark Desvaux and Mark Stay Could you write and publish a Bestseller in
Indie Author Tools
June 1, 2021
Mindset
Conquering the Muddy Middle
When the shine of a new story idea fades and the muddy middle beckons, it
Anne Lown
June 1, 2021
Health & Wellness
Connecting the Drops: Proper Hydration and Your Imagination
Does your creativity wane when you need it to wax? Are you staring at a
Ashli Faron
June 1, 2021
Genre Tropes
Understanding Urban Fantasy: Essential Genre Tropes To Know
What makes a book an urban fantasy and not merely contemporary fantasy? It comes down
Fatima Fayez
June 1, 2021
Devil in the Details
Kill or Cure?
Alfred Hitchcock famously said, “I think everyone enjoys a nice murder, provided he is not
Susan Odev
June 1, 2021
Design
Author Logos: Making Your Mark
A logo is an asset that every author should consider having in their marketing repertoire.
Kasia Lasinska
June 1, 2021
First Drafts
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dictation
We’ve all read that publishing fast can be one of the drivers for a successful
Marion Hermannsen
June 1, 2021
First Drafts
Tackling the First Draft One Day at a Time
You have committed to writing a book, worked out the characters, what’s going to happen
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
June 1, 2021
First Drafts
Battling the First Draft and Winning
Drafting is how we get books. Books are our business. This means drafting is our
Sine Mairi MacDougall
June 1, 2021
Featured Author
Blood, Sweat, and Tears (Literally): Jami Albright’s Journey to the Top
How Hard-won Words Launched Her Career, and What She’s Learned Since We’ve all heard the
Merri Maywether
June 1, 2021
10 Tips
Ten Tips: Clubhouse
Clubhouse is the latest social media platform. It’s an audio-only platform where people engage in
Fatima Fayez
June 1, 2021
From the Managing Editors
Step on the Stage and Shine
Before I get to this month’s topic, I want to say thank you to everyone
Robyn Sarty
June 1, 2021
From the Managing Editors
Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves
After the excitement of Outlining, that first glimmer of the idea that’s going to be
Erika Everest
June 1, 2021
From the Creative Director
Discover New First Draft Strategies
In this issue, we’re continuing to follow the basic process of creating a book. Outlining
Alice Briggs
June 1, 2021
Podcasts
The Creative Shift
Hosted by Dan Blank Interviews with writers and artists who have doubled-down on their creative
Indie Author Tools
June 1, 2021
