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Sara Rosett Shares How She’s Built a Cozy Career in Indie Publishing
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.
Writing the Next Chapter: Theresa Goodrich on the 'Gut-Punch’ Diagnosis that Gave Her Permission to Stop Waiting
How the travel writer's cancer diagnosis inspired her to pursue her passion for storytelling—and how she's inspired others along her journey
From Screenplays to Storefronts: How Deborah Wilde Turned Snark into a Sustainable Author Brand
After years of writing scripts for others, Wilde has built her book business for herself, with witty heroines that reflect her personality, stories like those she wants to see on the shelf, and a direct sales website that connects her to her readers.
The Quiet Empire: How Annabel Chase Made Her Brand, Not Herself, the Face of Her Business
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.
How Adam Beswick Turned Six Figures into More than a Fantasy
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.