The trade publication for indie authors — news, strategy, and craft for every publishing path: self-published, hybrid, small press, and trad.
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
Join us for Indie Author Training’s upcoming Wide for the Win Summit! Plus a look at the publishing news, IAM headlines, and platform updates from the indie author world this week.
Your book is finished, and you’re ready to publish … or are you? Learn the marketing tips and strategies every author should consider before release day to give their book the best chance of success.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
The Cozy Mystery author started in traditional publishing. Now a full-time indie author, she shares what she’s learned in craft books and on her podcasts to help others build a sustainable career too.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
Readers may judge your book by its cover, but what’s inside matters just as much. Columnist Susan Odev explores the basics of book formatting, the platforms you can use, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Learn ten tips for setting up a direct sales storefront. Read how Annabel Chase, Theresa Goodrich, and Deborah Wilde paved their own paths in indie publishing. Plus, how AI has affected copyright law, this year’s publishing trends on Kickstarter, and how a sleep reset can make you more creative.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
