The period following Christmas and heading into the New Year presents unique opportunities and challenges for advertising books,...

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

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:...

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.

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...

Have you ever dreamed of amplifying your book's readership? Then, consider stepping into the realm of podcasting! Among other things,...

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.

As an indie author, your manuscript is your hand-crafted treasure, and ensuring it's polished to perfection is crucial.

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.

This post is for my fellow self-publishing tycoons and literary architects considering whether to set up a personal company under which...

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?

Good day, fellow DIY authors! Let’s take a shortcut through the labyrinth that is ISBNs, which are like your book's international passport.

Salutations, fellow scribblers and keyboard tappers. Let’s talk about how to design your author page to highlight your talents.

Fellow "worders", poets, and authority types, I’m here to guide you through it.

Greetings, fellow wordsmiths and sentence scribblers. Today, we will journey into the realm of creating a professional author website.

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?

So, you've poured your heart and soul into your manuscript, and now you're faced with a critical decision: should you self-publish?

Hey, my fellow aspiring authors! Today, I want to take you on a journey through my experience with advertising my apocalyptic ebook, METAL,

As an indie author, I want to share my experiences and the lessons I learned from creating three audiobooks (so far). Each time, taught me n

As an author, there's something magical about hearing your words come alive through narration. Working with talented narrators has been a hu

This is one self-published author’s take on creating audiobooks. The post is mostly about the process.