Audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular among readers, but hiring professional narrators can be costly. For authors with a tighter budget or a smaller audience, these DIY options can make production more affordable.
Authors in the US are granted a level of copyright protection automatically under federal law. But that may not be enough to protect your book in court. Learn what you can do to ensure others can’t take advantage of the work that is rightfully yours.
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
As of today, authors who use the publishing platform will have the option to list their ebooks on Bookshop.org, an online bookseller that donates proceeds from all sales to independent bookstores.
Although AI-generated content poses a challenge in the nonfiction sphere, it’s one distributors have seen before—and fiction authors, whether they’re using the tools or worried about their influence, can rest easy, Kris Austin says.
Publishing is an adventure, one Jeanette Strode and James Hunter tackle together—just like the characters do in their LitRPG books. Now, thanks to their publishing house, the couple has helped more than thirty other authors start their adventures too.
In the second installment of her yearlong series, Susan Odev explores the importance of choosing a genre and what it tells readers about the story they hold in their hands.
This past May, Kindle Direct Publishing introduced a question about alt text to its ebook setup page. Here are other steps you can take to make your ebooks more accessible for readers and why it matters.
On the cusp of a new year, the Alliance of Independent Authors shares what their Advisors expect will shape the industry going forward: finding new audiences, exploring new publishing outlets, and expanding into new mediums.
As author business models become more diverse, indie authors find balance, direction, and support through “mindful marketing,” a practice focused on sustainability and building stronger connections with readers.
In the first of a new series, IAM columnist Susan Odev embarks on a yearlong endeavor in her author business and invites authors at every stage to follow along in their own careers.
2025 was filled with author conferences that invited indie authors to elevate their careers. Read what 2026 has on the books for indies at every stage, including where and when they’ll take place, how much they’ll cost, and where to go to reserve your tickets.
Author Nation 2025, IAM’s new role with Wide for the Win, inclusive publishing through Left Unread, AI films with Creatorwood, and practical guides on merch, transmedia, sustainable goals, Microsoft Word, and “overwriting” your draft. A special send-off before we go weekly.
The Author Nation Special Issue celebrates the heart of indie publishing—community, creativity, and collaboration. Inside, find marketing insights, expert advice, and a look ahead at what’s next for authors everywhere.
Audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular among readers, but hiring professional narrators can be costly. For authors with a tighter budget or a smaller audience, these DIY options can make production more affordable.
Authors in the US are granted a level of copyright protection automatically under federal law. But that may not be enough to protect your book in court. Learn what you can do to ensure others can’t take advantage of the work that is rightfully yours.
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.
What's next from Indie Author Training
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
As of today, authors who use the publishing platform will have the option to list their ebooks on Bookshop.org, an online bookseller that donates proceeds from all sales to independent bookstores.
Although AI-generated content poses a challenge in the nonfiction sphere, it’s one distributors have seen before—and fiction authors, whether they’re using the tools or worried about their influence, can rest easy, Kris Austin says.
Publishing is an adventure, one Jeanette Strode and James Hunter tackle together—just like the characters do in their LitRPG books. Now, thanks to their publishing house, the couple has helped more than thirty other authors start their adventures too.
In the second installment of her yearlong series, Susan Odev explores the importance of choosing a genre and what it tells readers about the story they hold in their hands.
This past May, Kindle Direct Publishing introduced a question about alt text to its ebook setup page. Here are other steps you can take to make your ebooks more accessible for readers and why it matters.
On the cusp of a new year, the Alliance of Independent Authors shares what their Advisors expect will shape the industry going forward: finding new audiences, exploring new publishing outlets, and expanding into new mediums.
Get ahead with what's coming from Indie Author Training webinars
As author business models become more diverse, indie authors find balance, direction, and support through “mindful marketing,” a practice focused on sustainability and building stronger connections with readers.
In the first of a new series, IAM columnist Susan Odev embarks on a yearlong endeavor in her author business and invites authors at every stage to follow along in their own careers.
2025 was filled with author conferences that invited indie authors to elevate their careers. Read what 2026 has on the books for indies at every stage, including where and when they’ll take place, how much they’ll cost, and where to go to reserve your tickets.
