Is the Better Business Bureau Promoting Bad Business?
The Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 as an independent watchdog, and for many years, it served a vital…
Writing A Series – And How to Grow A Series from a Standalone Book
Do you write standalone books but fancy writing a series? It may be easier than you think to make the transition. Read Kate Frost's case study of how she almost inadvertently became a successful series writer and why she's glad she did.
Self-publishing News: The Role of the Library
In this week's Self-publishing News Round-up, we hear how more audiobooks are available for library borrowing, Amazon's recruiting speaks volumes about the future of work, and we say goodbye to the founder of the Little Free Library.
Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon November 2018
Spend a useful half-hour listening to ALLi's latest Beginning Self-publishing Podcast to pick up top tips on book pricing, including royalty rates on different platforms, the value and use of permafree, and countdown deals.
Book Marketing: How to Create a Book Catalog of Your Self-published Books & Why
Ever thought of creating an official reading guide in the form of a self-published book catalog to help readers discover your complete works? Thriller writer Rachel Amphlett explains why and how, drawing on her own elegant case study.
Book Production: How to Work with Map Artists
Ever thought about commissioning a map to illustrate your book? Wondering how and why to do it? Read this practical case study by J L Gilliland - and admire the beautiful result of her commission for her debut novel!
Writing: How to Position Your English Book in the German Market
Like to get a slice of the German market for your books without translating them into German? Austrian author A K Amherst shares her methodical and effective strategy to target your ideal readers in Germany.
Self-publishing News: Amazon’s Bad Week
Amazon's share price took a plunge but what exactly does this mean for indie authors? Amazon also seems to have been removing authors' titles seemingly at random.
Opinion: Putting Readers First – an Essential Ingredient of Successful Book Marketing
Want to earn a good income from your books with just five minutes' marketing a day? David Penny explains how he does this - by focusing on reaching readers rather than networking with fellow writers. A must-read for any indie author!
Curing Your Cancer While Caring for Kids: IndieVoices Podcast October 2018
Back in 2009, Angelique L'Amour received news that she had cancer. But her first thought was not for herself. It…
How to Make a Living as a Professional Self-published Author
Drawing on his experience of moving from hobbyist to professional indie author, Richard G Lowe Jr, author of over 60 self-published books, provides a useful list of all that this status entails - and the skills you'll need to master
Self-Publishing Watchlist for October 2018
Meet Korede Abayomi, founder of IndieWriterSupport and ParaDon Books — and a fugitive from the law.