The setting of your story doesn’t have to be confined to the page. Traveling as an author offers a chance to fill your creative well and research the real-world details that will make your readers feel even more immersed in your books’ adventures.
Last week, Draft2Digital and Barnes & Noble Press announced changes to their policies aimed at protecting the integrity of indie publishing. The updates sparked questions among authors and deeper conversations about whether similar changes could be in store for the industry.
Nearly every author encounters a roadblock partway through their first draft. This week, Author Inklings columnist Susan Odev offers encouragement and advice for getting past what some authors have dubbed the “messy middle."
Explore DIY options for creating audiobooks on a budget. Learn how author Adam Beswick and author-publisher duo Jeanette Strode and James Hunter found success. Plus: an inside look at StorytellerOS, what to know about registering for copyright, and ten tips for newsletter swaps in 2026.
The ‘Human Authored’ certification allows authors and publishers to label works as written by a human and distinguish it from AI-generated content.
While the industry screamed “be louder,” Annabel Chase built 150-plus books, a dozen series, and an international readership without ever putting her face on camera.
In the second quarter of the year, columnist Susan Odev reminds authors that publishing successfully starts with writing sustainably—whatever that looks like for them.
Finding third spaces—community spaces outside of your work and home—can increase your focus, productivity, and progress. They also can improve your mental health.
Three authors share how their neurodivergence has affected their businesses, how they’ve adapted systems and strategies to reflect their needs, and what they’ve learned while managing their diagnoses alongside their writing careers.
Whether planner or pants-er, columnist Susan Odev shares how outlining can provide structure and support for a new project, plus ways it can be adapted to fit your writing style.
IAM publisher Chelle Honiker’s latest project is designed to be the indie author’s operating system, integrating top publishing tools for every stage of the business into one platform.
How do you include character backstory without stopping the flow of the story? Book coach Rona Gofstein offers her advice on keeping the balance between a character’s past and their present on the page.
Newsletter swaps are one of the most effective, low‑cost ways to reach new readers. Here’s how to find partners, present compelling recommendations, and build long‑term relationships that benefit you and your readers.
In this installment of her yearlong series, columnist Susan Odev examines how to turn any book into a series without locking yourself, or your readers, into a complex saga. But when should you keep the story going, and when should you let it stand alone?
AI technology has moved well past chatbots. Most authors have, too—just not in the direction you may think.
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 setting of your story doesn’t have to be confined to the page. Traveling as an author offers a chance to fill your creative well and research the real-world details that will make your readers feel even more immersed in your books’ adventures.
The bespoke audiobook production company works with professional voice actors to bring authors’ books to life. The company’s discovery portal brings those books to readers.
Last week, Draft2Digital and Barnes & Noble Press announced changes to their policies aimed at protecting the integrity of indie publishing. The updates sparked questions among authors and deeper conversations about whether similar changes could be in store for the industry.
Join us for our first AI summit teaching you how to employ tools to save you money, time, and your sanity to get you back to what you became an author for -writing the words.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
Nearly every author encounters a roadblock partway through their first draft. This week, Author Inklings columnist Susan Odev offers encouragement and advice for getting past what some authors have dubbed the “messy middle."
Explore DIY options for creating audiobooks on a budget. Learn how author Adam Beswick and author-publisher duo Jeanette Strode and James Hunter found success. Plus: an inside look at StorytellerOS, what to know about registering for copyright, and ten tips for newsletter swaps in 2026.
The next webinar from Indie Author Training shows you how
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 ‘Human Authored’ certification allows authors and publishers to label works as written by a human and distinguish it from AI-generated content.
Tomorrow's Indie Author Training webinar is very timely after our webinar with the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter. Bring your questions to see how to get the best results from printed books to boost your career.
While the industry screamed “be louder,” Annabel Chase built 150-plus books, a dozen series, and an international readership without ever putting her face on camera.
Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
In the second quarter of the year, columnist Susan Odev reminds authors that publishing successfully starts with writing sustainably—whatever that looks like for them.
