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.
Self-publishing platforms transformed the publishing industry landscape dramatically in the early 2000s. Since their emergence, independent authors have leveraged global accessibility to fortify the indie author ecosystem. The Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin characterized these changes as the democratization of publishing, highlighting how authors...
Exploring longevity between retailers and indie authors
Selling directly to readers is a rapidly evolving strategy that more authors are embracing as they seek greater control over their businesses. According to Kindlepreneur, 31 percent of authors jumping into direct sales have done so only within the last year, with another 29 percent starting in the previous one...
In an age of e-commerce and digital marketing, where the speed and accessibility of email blasts and social media posts reign supreme, the allure of a handwritten letter or a beautifully crafted package has become somewhat lost. However, that’s not the only thing you can send in the post,...
Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn One of the most important things anyone who's mastered a craft can do is pass that knowledge and experience on to others. To educate, inform, and inspire those coming after us is a high calling, so it's no surprise that...
Sometimes it’s difficult to see the point when everything changes. It can be hard to know precisely when and why things click and come together. But other times, it’s as easy as breathing. Tipping points are those proverbial “last straw” moments, where all of your work, effort, time,...
