Indie Publishing: Slow and Steady
Our desire to hit specific timelines often causes us authors to overlook the importance of fully preparing our books before hitting...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 11
- 9 min
On Writing: Fight Scenes
Wahoo! Fight scenes! Some authors hate writing fight scenes either because they aren't into violence or they struggle with how to do it....
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 4
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Don't Do Everything!
If you’re a indie author like me, doing everything we “need to do” is far from possible.
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Jesse Lawrence
- May 28
- 10 min
Indie Publishing: What the Hell is an Author Brand?
In short, an author's “brand” is the overarching identity that the public and readers see. Are you a nerdy ex-professor turned wishful sci-f
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Jesse Lawrence
- May 21
- 11 min
Indie Publishing: Vanity Presses
Navigating the publishing industry can be daunting, especially for new authors who may be vulnerable to vanity press scams. To safeguard you
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 30
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Plagiarism & Copyrights
All of us indie authors wield the power to share our stories and ideas independent of outside pressures from gatekeepers like agents and...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 23
- 10 min
Indie Publishing: Handling Stress
For me, my role of being a self-published author stands out as challenging because I wear all hats. My job includes the following jobs:...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 16
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Promotion as an Aspiring Author
Alright. Here we go, jumping into a subject that isn't only hard to write, it's hard to act upon in healthy ways.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 9
- 7 min
Indie Publishing: Engaging on TwiXtter
As an aspiring author, it’s tempting to build your network as fast as possible so you can become an overnight influencer who sells ten...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 2
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Kindle Select
As authors, we have a ton of options on how and where to distribute our self-published books.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Mar 26
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Your Author Bio
In the vast realm of publishing, where your words are your brand, your author bio is your offer of friendship.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Mar 19
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Revising After Publishing
As an indie author, you're in control. This comes with pros and cons. One of the positives is that you can revise your works even after...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Mar 5
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Setting the Price
This industry can be daunting, especially for new authors who may be vulnerable to vanity press scams. To safeguard your work and financial
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 27
- 9 min
Indie Publishing: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Okay, here comes a major hurdle for many, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), your most important tool for becoming a published...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 13
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: The Dreaded Blurb
One of the most critical and difficult aspects of selling our books is an enticing blurb or description.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Indie Publishing: Edit with Text-To-Speech
As an indie author, your manuscript is your hand-crafted treasure, and ensuring it's polished to perfection is crucial.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Review: "Writing Tools" by Roy Peter Clark
Roy Peter Clark, a luminary in the realm of writing instruction, embarked on a remarkable journey, drawing from nearly three decades of...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 6
- 7 min
Indie Publishing: The All-Important Cover
Indie authors are always on the quest to uncover the secrets of creating a book cover that not only makes you happy but attracts readers.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jan 30
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: All Important ARCs
As you probably figured out by now, self-publishing requires navigating a vast and competitive landscape.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jan 16
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Unveiling the Costs
Time to discuss one of the most dreaded subjects for many indie authors, money. How much does it cost to publish? How can you save money?
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