Opinions & Editorials
Martelle’s Motivation: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
When you have no books published, what does a launch strategy look like? This is
Craig Martelle
December 1, 2022
Series: Issue #20 - December 2022
From the Managing Editors
Editor’s Letter: From the Desk of Santa Claus
One of my favorite parts of Christmas morning has always been reading the letter Santa
Nicole Schroeder
December 1, 2022
Genre Tropes
How Spicy Romance Authors Turn up the Heat for Readers
Afternoon delight, knocking boots, dancing in the sheets, the horizontal tango—no matter what you want
Liv Honeywell
December 1, 2022
Business
7 Steps to Your Perfect Five-Year Publishing Plan
It’s almost the end of another year and time once more for setting intentions for
Gill Fernley
December 1, 2022
Dear Indie Annie
Dear Indie Annie: Lost the Plot in Lajas
I started to write a fairy-tale retelling, but it has morphed into something more Sci-Fi.
Indie Annie
December 1, 2022
Devil in the Details
Watching the Clock: Foolproof Methods for Keeping Track of Time in Your Writing
Whether your manuscript is an epic saga or spans the length of an hour, it’s
Jenn Lessmann
December 1, 2022
Events
Frankfurt Book Fair Showcases a Bigger World for Indie Authors
Going to the Frankfurt Book Fair is a jolt of adrenaline for book lovers. For
Laurel Decher
December 1, 2022
Business
Making the List: A Multi-Time Bestseller Recounts Her Road to the Top
Achieving bestseller status is a dream many indie authors feel inspired to pursue. Gaining a
Megan Linski-Fox
December 1, 2022
Business
Grow Your Audience and Your Publishing Skills by Organizing Anthologies
Are you an author who likes to volunteer your time for a good cause, find
Laurel Decher
December 1, 2022
Featured Author
Established Indie Mark Dawson Reflects on His Decision to Steer Other Writers Toward Success
Seven years ago, Mark Dawson told the world in detail how he got his Thriller
Indie Author Magazine
December 1, 2022
Mindset
How the Right Mindset Turns Storytelling into Sanctuary and an Answer to Doomscrolling
Turn on the news. Read a paper. Scroll through social media. No matter where you
Susan Odev
December 1, 2022
Technology
Ulysses: A ‘Just Write’ App for Authors
I’ve written at least one book with darned near every major—and most of the minor—writing
Kevin McLaughlin
December 1, 2022
10 Tips
Ten Tips: Choosing Your Perfect Planner
Planners can be an excellent investment of your time and money, helping you create effective
Audrey Hughey
December 1, 2022
Business
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
Kristin Rodin
December 1, 2022
Health & Wellness
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
Susan Odev
December 1, 2022
