Having recently published my first indie book to bestseller status, I’ve realised that there are some lessons best learnt in theory and others in practice. From market research and the ideal publication schedule, to fielding financial questions and overcoming anxiety, I’ve decided to share 15 of the lessons I’ve recently learnt during the pre-release and …
15 Random Lessons I Learnt Publishing My First Indie Book Read More »
We’ve talked before about the importance of building your author platform. Mastering your online author presence is something all modern writers need to learn how to do – especially those who are self-published. An important part of that platform and online presence is an author newsletter. ‘Wait a minute,’ you’re probably thinking. ‘You’re telling me I …
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As an indie author, book marketing and promotion is entirely up to you. If you want to succeed, it’s your responsibility to get the word out there about your books. Along with ARCs and book subscription boxes, guest blogging is another great marketing tool. Indie authors can gain much from building solid relationships with book bloggers and …
Ultimate Guide: Why Indie Authors Need To Guest Blog Read More »
As the launch of Heart of Mist draws nearer and nearer, a lot of my readers have been asking: how do I help you with your book release? Firstly, just asking a lovely question like that means the world to just about any author. Writing and publishing a book is a huge undertaking, and so any acknowledgement of this is …
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Producing a professional-looking book is critical, especially when self-publishing. Despite being more common than ever, self-publishing still carries the old stigmas: unwanted by ‘real’ publishers, unedited and unlikely to be any good. A product that’s obviously self-published, or amateurish, will raise questions of quality and may potentially discourage readers. In order to rise above …
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If you’ll be releasing your self-published book sometime soon, you’ve probably wondered whether or not to throw a book launch. You might have been asking yourself whether it’s even possible to throw a successful book launch as an indie author. After all, you’re a writer, not an event planner! Well, we’re here to tell you that …
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So you’ve decided to self-publish your book. Congratulations! Indie publishing is constantly growing and evolving, and indie authors now have a better-than-ever chance at pursuing a successful writing career. But if we’ve learned one thing when it comes to self-publishing, it’s this: you can’t do it alone. The word ‘independent’ in ‘independent author’ does not mean ‘solitary’. …
8 Essential Components of a Self-Publishing Team Read More »
We interview Australian author Bruce McCabe about his experiences with indie publishing and team work…
Award-winning artist Eleanor Bennett delves into the most common cover-design mistakes indie authors make…