Category: Self-Publishing
We've extolled the virtues of working with book bloggers before, and for good reason. Engaging with the book blogging community is a smart move for authors – especially indie authors, whose book marketing and promotion is entirely their own responsibility. There are several different avenues for connecting with bloggers …
Few things get us more excited here at Writer's Edit than a brand-new book release... And the excitement only doubles when it's a Talem Press book from our very own Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer! In 2017, Helen launched her bestselling debut novel, Heart of Mist, the first instalment in her young adult …
For indie authors, producing content in addition to your actual books is an important component of a successful marketing strategy. But in maintaining an active online author platform, it can be all too easy to run out of ideas for fresh, engaging content. If you already have a blog, multiple …
As someone who's been in the indie publishing game for the last five years, I've seen (and made) my fair share of mistakes. It's easy for us authors to get wrapped up in the excitement of publishing and overlook flaws that could potentially burn us further down the track. There …
If you're a self-published author, you might never have even considered the possibility of turning your book into an audiobook. Authors who are traditionally published generally have audiobook rights and production arranged by their literary agent or publisher. But as with all other aspects of self-publishing, the onus is on …
If you're considering becoming an indie author, there's no doubt that you'll need to become familiar with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). This article is all about learning the basics of KDP, one of the biggest indie publishing platforms in the world. We'll take you through what it is, the …
As someone who writes books, runs a website and does their own marketing and publishing, I'm often asked how I stay productive. It's no easy feat. I have a never-ending list of things to do, and it can often feel as though there aren't enough hours in the day. However, …
If you're an avid reader, you probably already have a Goodreads account. But if you're an indie author, you might not yet have utilised Goodreads as a tool for book promotion. In case you haven't heard of it, Goodreads is a 'social network for readers'. It has a searchable database of …
