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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.
Jesse Lawrence
Mar 26, 20248 min read


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...
Jesse Lawrence
Mar 19, 20246 min read


Indie Publishing: Podcast Guest Appearances
Have you ever dreamed of amplifying your book's readership? Then, consider stepping into the realm of podcasting! Among other things,...
Jesse Lawrence
Mar 12, 20247 min read


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
Jesse Lawrence
Mar 5, 20247 min read


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...
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 27, 20249 min read


Indie Publishing: Handling Criticism
Being an indie author is a bit like being a parent, nurturing your literary offspring, and sending them out into the world.
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 20, 20246 min read


Indie Publishing: The Dreaded Blurb
One of the most critical and difficult aspects of selling our books is an enticing blurb or description.
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 13, 20246 min read


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.
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 13, 20244 min read


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.
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 6, 20247 min read


Indie-Publishing: All Important ARCs
As you probably figured out by now, self-publishing requires navigating a vast and competitive landscape.
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 30, 20246 min read


Indie Publishing: Your Own Publishing House?
This post is for my fellow self-publishing tycoons and literary architects considering whether to set up a personal company under which...
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 23, 20245 min read


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?
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 16, 20248 min read


Indie Publishing: Navigating ISBNs
Good day, fellow DIY authors! Let’s take a shortcut through the labyrinth that is ISBNs, which are like your book's international passport.
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Indie Publishing: Author Page Design Tips
Salutations, fellow scribblers and keyboard tappers. Let’s talk about how to design your author page to highlight your talents.
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 4, 20245 min read


Indie Publishing: Author Page on Wix
Fellow "worders", poets, and authority types, I’m here to guide you through it.
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Indie Publishing: Creating an Author Page
Greetings, fellow wordsmiths and sentence scribblers. Today, we will journey into the realm of creating a professional author website.
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 19, 20235 min read


Indie Publishing: With or Without an Editor
Alright, my fellow indie authors, let's break down the written word into roles. By that, I mean, can we afford to work with editors?
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 12, 20237 min read


Indie Publishing: A Day in the Life
Welcome behind the scenes to the world of an indie author, where each day is a rollercoaster of creativity, numbers, and dreams.
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 5, 20235 min read


Indie Publishing v Traditional Publishing
So, you've poured your heart and soul into your manuscript, and now you're faced with a critical decision: should you self-publish?
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 2, 20234 min read


Indie Publishing: Amazon Ads
Hey, my fellow aspiring authors! Today, I want to take you on a journey through my experience with advertising my apocalyptic ebook, METAL,
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 2, 20235 min read
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