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Indie Publishing: Beta Readers Done Right
We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. We know every line, backstory, and hint of subtext. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.
Jesse Lawrence
Nov 1, 20256 min read


Indie Publishing: Your Story's Hook
As indie authors, we often find ourselves wearing multiple hats: writer, editor, marketer, and promoter.
Jesse Lawrence
Apr 1, 20257 min read


Indie Publishing: Word Count Freedom
Many indie/self-publishing authors want to know how long their books "should be."
Jesse Lawrence
Mar 25, 20255 min read


Indie Publishing: Edit For Your Audience
Editing is often seen as a necessary but tedious step in publishing. Many self-publishing authors focus on fixing typos and grammar, but...
Jesse Lawrence
Feb 18, 20257 min read


Indie Publishing: Beware of Scams
The publishing world is full of opportunities, but unfortunately, it’s also rife with scams targeting authors at all levels. Whether...
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 28, 20258 min read


Indie Publishing: Pre-Orders
Pre-orders can be helpful for your self-publishing strategy, setting the stage for a strong book launch.
Jesse Lawrence
Jan 7, 20256 min read


Indie-Publishing: Ads After Christmas
The period following Christmas and heading into the New Year presents unique opportunities and challenges for advertising books,...
Jesse Lawrence
Dec 29, 20246 min read


Indie Publishing: Author Photo
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
Jesse Lawrence
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Indie Publishing: Drafting to Editing
Hi, everyone! It's been a while since I posted. So, I thought I'd jump back in and talk about my process from drafting to editing. So, here
Jesse Lawrence
Oct 8, 20244 min read

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