May 2021 - All About Outlines
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Featured Author: Gail Carriger
Gail Carriger writes great heroines. With thirteen New York Times bestsellers, over a million books in print, and her Parasol Protectorate Series optioned for animation,
OPINION:
OP-ED: Why a Magazine?
One of the best things about the indie author community is that it is first and foremost a community. It’s unique because in the strictest
Conflicted in Calgary Writes…
Dear Indie Annie,I’ve been working on my story for a while now, and at first I really loved it. Lately though, I’m starting to wonder if it’s any good. I know I’ll need an editor, but should I just give up on it? How do I know if my story is worth finishing?Thanks,Conflicted in Calgary Dear Conflicted, We are rarely …
Defining Success
Many of us write because we love to write; it’s our outlet that keeps us sane. Publishing is a by-product that becomes our businesses to
Wide Vs. Exclusive: Which Is For You?
“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,
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, furiously pumping out words for hours at a time. Before
De-Mystery-fying Tropes
A mystery is a crime or puzzle that must be solved by the end of the story. It is critical to reader expectation and satisfaction
How to Write Accurate Fight Scenes
You’ve decided that violence is the answer! In your story, that is, but now what? What makes a good fight? There are a lot of
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. What do you think? It’s arguably different from the other
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 blank screen and… what? What actually goes into writing a
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 Skeleton Draft. To lead us into the discussion, we’ll briefly
Outlining the Problem: Conflict and Misbeliefs
Many authors begin their outlining process by developing entire character profiles as well as the basic idea of what will happen in the book. They
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 for a show of hands who are “pantsers” and who
Ten Tips: Instagram
Used correctly, Instagram is a powerful tool that can help elevate your career. There are many ways for you to optimise your Instagram as an
The Creative Penn
Hosted by Joanna Penn A weekly podcast that includes interviews, inspiration, and information on writing and creativity, publishing options, book marketing, and creative entrepreneurship. https://thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/
Wish I’d Known Then…
Hosted by Jami Albright and Sara Rosett Being an indie author is more than knowing the latest marketing trend, it’s about being innovative and creative
The Author Arena
Hosted by Fatima Fayez, Merri Maywether, Paddy Finn Three authors from three different genres come together to share the tools indie authors use in the
From the Desk of: Chelle Honiker
Magic and Alchemy. As indie authors, our days are filled with the wonder of words and how they weave togetherto tell tales. Sometimes, reality
From the Desk of: Alice Briggs
This all started in a castle in Scotland… There are times in your life when you make a quick decision, and it pays far richer
From the Desk of: Robyn Sarty
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
From the Desk of: Erika Everest
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