The #1 Reason to go Indie When it comes to deciding whether to publish traditionally or go indie, there are a lot of things to keep in mind. Continue Reading →
15 Questions You Should Always Ask Your Editor Before Hiring Them It is a truth universally acknowledged that every author needs an editor. While a good editor will elevate your book to the highest level it can go, other editors will do nothing—or worse—diminish the power of your book. Continue Reading →
9 Things Your Readers Wish You Knew About E-Books As we recently downloaded and read a book on our Kindle about book marketing, it occurred to us that as readers, there are specific things we expect from e-books. Continue Reading →
Hugh Howey’s PubSmart Keynote: Directing the Self-Pub Conversation Recently, Amy and Dara attended Pubsmart, a conference that brings together some of the best and brightest of the modern publishing industry to discuss indie, traditional, hybrid, and small press publishing. Continue Reading →
Take a Moment to Celebrate the Indie Author Community! We’ve given you a lot to mull over in recent weeks. From Intellectual Property and Copyright to an overview of your book distribution options, our posts have covered a lot of the nitty gritty details of self-publishing. Continue Reading →
James Patterson’s Bookstore Bailout: Planning for the Future or Living in the Past? Best-selling author James Patterson recently pledged $1 million dollars of his own money to independent bookstores all over the country. Continue Reading →
5 Self-Promotion Lessons for Indie Authors from Food Network Star There are a million reality-TV shows out there and, for the most part, they are just guilty pleasures. Continue Reading →
How to Beat the Self-Pub Stigma and Gain New Readers As informed, wise, and purpose-driven authors who have made the decision to employ the indie route rather than the traditional publishing route for your book, you’re ahead of the curve. Continue Reading →
