Tag: self-published

What Is Patreon And How Can Indie Authors Use It?

If you've been on the internet at all over the past few years, you've probably heard of Patreon. Inspired, as the name suggests, by the old-world concept of artistic patronage, Patreon is growing every day as an alternative income method for creators. But how exactly does Patreon work? And how can indie authors use it […]

5 Top Tips for Getting Indie Book Reviews

When it comes to promoting an indie book, you don't have a whole marketing team behind you like a traditionally published author does. Authors on contracts with publishing houses generally have a whol

15 Random Lessons I Learnt Publishing My First Indie Book

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 publicati

13 Ways To Help An Indie Author With Their Book Release

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 […]

5 Ways to Make Your Self-Published Book Look Professional

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, u

5 Common Book Cover Mistakes Made by Indie Authors

Award-winning artist Eleanor Bennett delves into the most common cover-design mistakes indie authors make...