Writers, Unite! – Calling Indie Authors to Influence an Important New Survey about Writing
You are strongly encouraged to have your say about writers and writing in Prof Alison Baverstock's important new survey - more details & link are here
Self-publishing News: The Rise and Rise of Amazon Ads
This week's news round-up focuses on Amazon Marketing Services, the latest bandwagon for promoting self-published books; piracy issues; and the iBooks Author conference.
Opinion: Why Writing and Self-Publishing Books Fast is a Good Thing for This Indie Author
Would you like to write eight books in less than a year? Read Arietta Richmond's post to find out how she does it without compromising on quality.
What’s the Right Price for a Self-published Ebook? – 8 Tips on Pricing Kindle Ebooks
Wondering whether you've got the price right for your ebooks? Check these 8 simple tips to help you optimise sales and profitability.
Fringe Highlight Podcast: 5 Tools to Road-Test your Book Idea w/ Tara R Alemany
A little bit of market research can go a long way toward ensuring the financial success of your books. Learn how to test topic ideas and refine them into ready-to-sell titles for enthusiastic readers.
Partner Spotlight: PJ Boox
Meet Patti Brassard Jefferson, proprietor of PJ Boox, an exciting and innovative bookstore that features only indie and small press authors.
Writing: Lessons I Learned from Writing My Memoirs – A Case Study
Thinking of writing a memoir? Get off to a great start by reading Dawn Brookes case study, to help you learn from her experience and avoid her mistakes!
Self-publishing News: Understanding Tomorrow’s Market
A quick round-up of the latest hot news stories in the world of self-publishing, from Amazon, Smashwords, Wattpad, and David Gaughran
Opinion: The Missing Piece in Self-Published Literary Fiction: Unapologetic Marketing
Why indie authors of literary fiction should take a leaf out of the marketing book of genre writers - Jay Lemming describes how this strategy works for him.
Indie Author Fringe Giveaway Winners and Promotional Offers
There's still time to take advantage of the promotions and discounts being offered by our Indie Author Fringe sponsors. Find out how you can save money, and also who won our session giveaways.
Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon Podcast: Being a Part-time Author w/ Michael La Ronn & Jay Artale
Michael La Ronn and Jay Artale extoll the virtues of the indie author triangle of success: the right mindset, effective writing tools that work for you, and a consistent support network. In this podcast they share how to use these three elements to create a strong foundation to build your indie author goals upon.
How Changing the Covers on a Self-published Book Can Boost Sales – A Case Study
Have you got the best covers for your books? Writing coach Jenny Alexander's case study of boosting sales with a new cover may inspire you to think again.