Publishing: How to Make Money for your Self-published Books with Apple
It's a pleasure to welcome Giacomo Giammatteo back to the blog with a Watchdog guide to how to make more money…
Writing: 20 Ways to Make Progress on a Self-published Novel Without Actually Writing
Sometimes it is hard to settle to the process of writing, says Writing Magazine creative writing tutor and indie author…
June’s Ask ALLi Self-Publishing Live Q&A Event for Authors
This month's Ask ALLi is on Tuesday June 28th at 8pm GMT. ALLi Director Orna Ross, and Author Enterprise Advisor Joanna Penn, will be answering self-publishing questions from our ALLi Members during our Live Google Hangout Event.
Opinion: The Dollars and Sense of Diversity
Grace Wynter, American writer of women's fiction and romance, sounds the rallying cry for indie authors to be a driving…
How to Use BookBub to Boost Sales of Self-Published Books
Award-winning English author Jane Davis shares her successful case study of using book promotion service BookBub to market her literary…
This Week’s Self-publishing News: Getting to Market
It's not often that in a sales context I thank my lucky stars I am a performance poet! But there…
Macmillan’s Acquisition of Pronoun Creates Uncertainty, Hope
Last month, I reviewed Pronoun, an intriguing, free, assisted self-publishing platform. I'm updating that review today with a significant new…
Writing with RSI: Top Tips for Indie Authors
Like tennis elbow to a tennis player, RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is an occupational hazard for any indie author who…
Camp NaNoWriMo: Write a giveaway to build your mailing list
Have you thought about enrolling in the Camp NaNoWriMo to help you stay focused and motivated during July? I've enrolled in this virtual summer camp, and plan on using the time to write a giveaway to help me build my mailing list.
What Indie Authors Want From Book Expo America (And Other Big Book Fairs)
Publishing conference season is over and before we head into the summer, Orna Ross gives author feedback to the conference that has the…
How I Do It: Indie Authors Share the Secrets of Their Success – This Week: Kathleen Shoop
Attributing her success to the decision to self-publish, Kathleen Shoop explains how taking control led her to reaching sales of…
Book Marketing: Choosing the Cover for your Self-Published Book – Follow the Crowd or Dare to be Different?
As an indie author, it's your prerogative to do things your way, including choosing the cover design for your self-published…