Inspirational Indie Authors: Steff Green Writes a Book About Bullying, Gothic Style
On today's Inspirational Indie Authors interview, I talk to New Zealand author Steff Green. She's a paranormal romance author, teaches self-publishing…
Inspirational Indie Authors: Yvonne Caputo Rediscovers Her Father Through World War II Stories
Not everybody agrees with me on this, but I think the best use of indie publishing is to tell true…
Inspirational Indie Authors: Frankie Picasso Paints a Picture of an Immigrant Success Story
Today, I'm happy to feature an immigrant success story. I interviewed Frankie Picasso, an author who released a book called For…
Inspirational Indie Authors: Scientist J. Dianne Dotson on Writing Science Fiction
J. Dianne Dotson is a scientist who is also writing science fiction. She knows when to turn on and turn…
Inspirational Indie Authors: Tony Whelpton, Debut Novelist at 79, Writing Seventh Novel at 86
Wondering whether you've left it too late to become a successful self-published author? Take heart and inspiration from our exclusive interview with Tony Whelpton, who self-published the first of his six novels at the age of 79.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Stephen Oram on Finding Opportunities
Wondering how to make your books and yourself stand out from the crowd? Take inspiration from Stephen Oram's fascinating case study of what's worked for his near-future sci-fi books and decide how his method might work for you.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Hannah Lynn, Winner of the 2018 Kindle Storyteller Award
Like to know more about what it takes to win the Kindle Storyteller Award? Inspirational indie author Hannah Lynn shares the experience of being the 2018 winner, and tells us all about her writing life.
Inspirational Indie Authors: LJ Ross Gives Back to the Indie Community with the new Lindisfarne Prize
Read the inspiration behind the new Lindisfarne Prize for authors who are just starting out, set up by bestselling indie author LJ Ross to pay it forward to the writing community
Self-publishing Success Stories: Giving Something Back – Setting Up a Conference
The indie author community is famously generous, inspiring members to pay it forward and help others - as in this case study by Christine Hammacott about why she set up a the Porstmouth BookFest Publishing Weekend.
Bookstore Chain WH Smith Opens Up to Indie Authors: Case Study with Richard Vaughan-Davies
How indie author Richard Vaughan-Davies secured a booksigning event in bookstore chain WH Smith, which recently announced it is open to approaches from authors - including indies - to hold events in-store. Pick up top tips how to here.
Self-publishing Success Stories – Nicola Kelsall at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Like to speak at a mainstream literature festival? Wondering how to get involved? Take inspiration and top tips from indie author Nicola Kelsall's recent triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Self-publishing Success: Lesley Tither
Be inspired and encouraged by Lesley Krier Tither's self-publishing success story - and her top tips - for writing across multiple genres under different pen-names.