The trade publication for indie authors — news, strategy, and craft for every publishing path: self-published, hybrid, small press, and trad.
Although some dream of writing full time, most indie authors start their book businesses without quitting their day job. Three authors share how they juggle publishing with another profession and their advice for others.
Paid advertising can launch an author’s career to new heights, but successful strategies can take years to master. Columnist Susan Odev explores what authors should consider before they start.
Prepare platform-specific captions and media from the book you actually wrote.
I want to recognize a brand without being able to predict its next sentence. That distinction has been on my mind while working on our publishing workflows. A useful voice guide should help an article, an email and a social post feel as though they belong to the same publication....
Join Susan and Karen on September 23 for a working author’s view of the process.
Join Susan and Karen on September 23 for a working author’s view of the process.
Whether writing a stand-alone or an ongoing series, story bibles help authors keep the facts of their books organized and within reach. Here’s what yours should include, plus the platforms and methods you can use to create it.
Learn about some of the speakers for next month’s Wide for the Win Summit, Publisher Champ’s new integration option, and data from the Frankfurt Book Fair on AI use in the audio publishing industry.
How Niche Romance Platforms Are Changing Book Discovery in the Genre
IAM is taking a closer look at IngramSpark for indie authors—what should we ask? Plus, new IAM articles this week, KDP announces changes to preorders, and Bookshop.org surpasses $50 million in donations to indie bookstores.
The work to publish your book is done. Now the work to market it begins. Columnist Susan Odev explores the options authors have for finding readers and how to ensure your strategy is sustainable.
From crowdfunding support to the Direct Buy Button, Lulu.com offers several options for authors interested in direct sales.
This week, get a sneak peek at the schedule for October's Wide for the Win Summit, plus revisit this week’s IAM articles, IAT's latest webinar, and other news from the publishing world.
In the age of AI, email scams targeting authors have become harder to spot. The Alliance of Independent Authors shares advice for recognizing fake offers and resources for protecting your business.
Popular Strategies and Platforms Authors Use for Producing One-of-a-Kind Custom Print Books
