Exploring the ins and outs of the publishing industry
When it comes to books, authors have many options for how they want to connect with readers. The first question to ask is, do you want to be traditionally published or do you want to self publish? Jane Friedman has a great breakdown of the publishing paths, the value of each route, and things to watch out … Continue Reading about Writers: Traditional or Self Publish
Marketing is a key component of any indie author's business strategy. This year, I've been at least loosely following BookWork's month by … Continue Reading about Marketing Practices and Strategies for Indie Authors
By Mariah If done well, writing about long-term injuries can add an important element to a work of fiction. The character's psychological … Continue Reading about Guest Post: 4 Pro Tips on Writing Injuries
As an indie author/authorpreneur, there are a lot of things to keep in mind in order to successfully run your business. Here are some resources that address various aspects of being an indiepreneur: "9 … Continue Reading about Resources for Indie Authorpreneurs
Audio is becoming a bigger and bigger part of digital publishing. According to GoodeReader, the "format saw a 22.7% increase in sales and generated over $2.5 billion dollars in the United States alone." But audio … Continue Reading about Getting Into the Audio Market
There are many ways to define success. Lately, I've been focusing on emphasizing my wins, big and small. It's a good way to stay motivated, and to not also succumb to the endless to-dos and feeling like nothing gets … Continue Reading about Focusing on Wins, Big and Small
Writing can take on a variety of forms, and some authors are able to turn their books into movies or TV shows. If you do end up having a really popular story or book, keep ALLi's three guiding principles for selling … Continue Reading about Novelists Turned TV and Movie Writers
Digital publishing can encompass more than making ebooks. Lately, I've been learning how to code, because it opens up a lot of possibilities, like building apps or interactive websites, or even Alexa … Continue Reading about Learning to Code
When it comes to being an indie author, it's good to think about having multiple revenue streams. Sometimes revenue streams can be related to digital content, but not necessarily writing. The Book Designer … Continue Reading about Photography as a Revenue Stream
People make amazing things. That's probably why I spend so much time online—I often go down the rabbit hole of reading about people's cool projects. Speaking of, here are some I've heard about recently: "This … Continue Reading about Cool People, Cool Projects
