Pre-orders can be helpful for your self-publishing strategy, setting the stage for a strong book launch.

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Let's talk about something that often gets overlooked but is super important: your author photo. Whether it’s on the back of your book, your

Our desire to hit specific timelines often causes us authors to overlook the importance of fully preparing our books before hitting...

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

Navigating the publishing industry can be daunting, especially for new authors who may be vulnerable to vanity press scams. To safeguard you

The dream of becoming a published author entices hundreds of thousands of creative authors every year. However, the path to publication...

All of us indie authors wield the power to share our stories and ideas independent of outside pressures from gatekeepers like agents and...

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:...

Alright. Here we go, jumping into a subject that isn't only hard to write, it's hard to act upon in healthy ways.

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...

As authors, we have a ton of options on how and where to distribute our self-published books.

In the vast realm of publishing, where your words are your brand, your author bio is your offer of friendship.

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This industry can be daunting, especially for new authors who may be vulnerable to vanity press scams. To safeguard your work and financial

Okay, here comes a major hurdle for many, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), your most important tool for becoming a published...

Being an indie author is a bit like being a parent, nurturing your literary offspring, and sending them out into the world.

One of the most critical and difficult aspects of selling our books is an enticing blurb or description.

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.

As you probably figured out by now, self-publishing requires navigating a vast and competitive landscape.