Read notes and musings from Nicole Schroeder, offering an inside look at the magazine's direction, themes, and the decision-making process behind what makes it to print.
Indie Author Magazine Insights Since Indie Author Magazine's inception, we’ve tried to reflect what we’ve always believed about building a career as an indie author: that there’s no single “right” way to do it. We’ve always worked to ensure every author can see their...
Olympic Lessons for Authors I’ve never considered myself much of a sports fan, but the Olympics have always been an easy exception to make. I remember waking up early to watch cycling during the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and setting reminders on my phone for gymnastics events held...
Remember when the publishing industry was at odds about whether e-books would replace print books? It’s an almost comical debate to consider now, given how integral both are to many of our careers. But it’s far from the only time the book world has pitted one format against...
Think back to when you started your author career. When did you start to consider your brand, and how did you decide what it would be? For me, the idea of settling on one selling point for my stories has always sounded nearly impossible. Even as I prepared to release...
Countless craft books and blogs will tell you that the beginning of your book needs to be some of your strongest writing. You have to introduce your narrator and your world and hook your reader into the story, often in a matter of just a few sentences. In some ways,...
Raise your hand if you’re one of those authors who has acted out a scene when they’re writing it to make sure it would work. Keep it raised if you’ve ever mimed a facial expression at your computer screen to help yourself describe it, typed a questionable...
