I recently posted about machine learning and all the cool things you can do with it. Another fun coding-related project I've been working on is generating art with code. If you want to learn more about generative art (and see how I made my first piece), then you should read "Intro to Generative Art" on Dev and "An introduction to Generative Art: what it is, and how you make … [Read more...] about Generating Art With Code
A Look at the Romance Genre and Publishing
Romance is a huge genre in publishing. So many success stories, especially of indie authors, are around romance writers. It's also a really interesting genre to watch, because it's one of the genres with the most experimentation going on. With that in mind, here are a few romance-related articles that recently caught my eye. History of Romance Erotica An article on Jezebel … [Read more...] about A Look at the Romance Genre and Publishing
An Interview With Jerry B. Jenkins, 21-time New York Times Bestselling Author
Jerry Jenkins is the author of nearly 200 books with sales of more than 71 million copies, including the bestselling Left Behind series. Read on for his interview. S.R.: You have an impressive career, as a 21-time New York Times bestselling author who has written nearly 200 books and sold more than 71 million copies, and your work as an editor and publisher. How did you get … [Read more...] about An Interview With Jerry B. Jenkins, 21-time New York Times Bestselling Author
Guest Post: 5 Story Tools To Help You Plot
By Greg Josselyn There’s an app for this, an app for that, an app for everything. Do you need washing done in a pinch? Chances are some digital tool will connect you to a real person ready with a tub and basin. Need tomatoes and gouda? They’re on the way. But what about the harder things in life, like writing a short story, or finally getting that novel done? Some of us … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Story Tools To Help You Plot
Machine Learning Projects (And Some Are For Writers!)
I recently finished my first machine learning project! I was able to follow along with Robin Sloan's writing with the machine project, and I trained a different dataset, to some hilarious results. It was a lot of fun, and now I'm trying to dive more into neural networks and figure out more projects I can try. If you're interested, here are some resources and tools to learn more … [Read more...] about Machine Learning Projects (And Some Are For Writers!)
Guest Post: The Guide to Creating Better Content in Less Time
By Ryan Larson Look, we’ve all been there. That is, if you own or heavily operate a business. You’re pinned down with budgeting issues, employee drama, deadlines and keeping up with the competition. And now, you expect me to start telling you to spend hours and hundreds of dollars to produce content? I’m not telling you to do exactly that, but sort of. Content … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Guide to Creating Better Content in Less Time
Launching Books Forward and Books Fluent, Two Sites for Authors
JKS Communications, a book publicity firm that has been working with books for 20 years, has recently launched two new companies under its brand: Books Forward and Books Fluent. Read on for an interview with Marissa DeCuir, president and partner. Q: After 20 years of doing book publicity, what inspired the launch of Books Forward and Books Fluent? A: We made this move so … [Read more...] about Launching Books Forward and Books Fluent, Two Sites for Authors
79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book
You've written your book. Hooray! Now it's time to create a plan and market it. A lot goes in to marketing, so here are 79 resources that can help. Planning Your Marketing "Your Book Marketing Plan Won't Work" on David Gaughran "Scan the Market Before Marketing Your Book" on Self Publishing Advice "How Focused Goals Will Sell More Books" on AME "Why Your Book … [Read more...] about 79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book
Gumroad: An Alternate Distributor for Ebooks (And Other Products)
We all know about the main distribution channels for indie authors: Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google. But there are alternative, and potentially lucrative ways, to sell your work. One such alternative is Gumroad, which allows writers, artists, and others to sell their work. It doesn't have to be limited to ebooks either. If you're a non-fiction author, you … [Read more...] about Gumroad: An Alternate Distributor for Ebooks (And Other Products)
What Indie Authors Can Learn From Other Industries
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As an indie author, it can be fun (and helpful) to learn about what's going on in other industries. Joe Wikert outlined on DBW what publishers can learn from the podcast model, by offering easy subscriptions (which could arguably be similar to subscribing to blogs or newsletters), delivering content on a regular schedule, and delivering related content to your audience. To me, … [Read more...] about What Indie Authors Can Learn From Other Industries
Guest Post: 6 Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
By Mike Kohorev SEO is, on the one hand, one of the most effective marketing channels we have today. If implemented properly, SEO can be a very reliable source of sustainable organic traffic. For bloggers and authors, organic traffic to your website can be extremely important source to build awareness. For businesses, website traffic is still the most relevant way to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 6 Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
Productivity Tips and Success Stories
Sometimes, we all need a little motivation. Whether that's tips on how to get more done or reach your goals, or stories of people who've found success, I've got you covered. "Productivity Isn’t About Time Management. It’s About Attention Management." on the New York Times: "Being prolific is not about time management. There are a limited number of hours in the day, and … [Read more...] about Productivity Tips and Success Stories
Indie Authors: Where Do You Get Your Industry News?
As an indie authorpreneur, it's important to stay on top of the latest trends, not only in self-publishing, but in the publishing industry as a whole. Here are some sites and blogs that I read regularly. Some of them cover the publishing industry, including news, book deals, and job moves. Others give updates on the indie world, such as Amazon algorithm changes or hot book … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Where Do You Get Your Industry News?
Guest Post: 5 Lessons On Productivity From Successful Writers
By Joe Peters Decades ago, when prolific writers like Charles Dickens and Shakespeare were sitting down to pen their best-selling creations, many of the distractions we have today didn’t exist. There was no need to worry about being pulled from a moment of inspiration by a buzz or notification on your phone. Social media wasn’t an issue, and the authors knew that they … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Lessons On Productivity From Successful Writers
Tips and Tricks for Setting Up Your Blog
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Blogging is a lot of work, but it can be very rewarding. Are you thinking of starting a blog this year? Here are some helpful resources to get you going: Getting Subscribers "The Benefits of Focusing on Your Mailing List" on Elle & Co "17 Fresh Reader Magnet Ideas For Fiction Authors" on Smart Self Publishing Biz "20k subscribers: Here's how I doubled my email … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Setting Up Your Blog
