Tailored for authors who want to excel in the business side of writing, this section will provide valuable insights into managing strategic decisions, as well as the the financial and contractual aspects of your writing career.
Elaine Bateman Could rapidly releasing your books be the fastest way to financial success? Well, it might be one of them. What is “rapid release?” The rapid release strategy is to publish each book quickly enough that the previous book in your series is still in its launch window, allowing...
Angela Archer Book reviews are an important part of your marketing strategy in terms of building credibility. The social proof that people are reading and enjoying your book can lead to more sales. And more sales leads to more visibility, which again leads to more sales—and more reviews. Reviews...
As your author business grows, it becomes more complex As your author business grows, it becomes more complex. In addition to books, maybe you’ve added a class, or merchandise, or make appearances and sell books at events. Making sure you have somewhere to accurately record all of your income...
When you hear the term “Outsourcing,” what comes to mind? You are most likely familiar with the concept of hiring external talent for editing and cover design. For most indie authors, that’s as far as they go. Partly because at the beginning of their author journey, they will likely...
Not being ready versus feeling like an imposter There is a big difference between being unprepared for going full time and feeling like an imposter. Imposter syndrome is natural when you find success in publishing. Indeed, when you’ve done things the indie way and have learned by doing, it...
What is Intellectual Property? "Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect," so says Wikipedia. The UK government defines these intangible creations as things "you create using your mind—for example, a story, an invention, an artistic work or...
