Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

For every 100 novels started, only one is completed. Give yourself the best chance of being that person. In this blog post Sue Johnson explains how to build a solid foundation for your novel and how to stay inspired until you reach the end of the first draft.

Indie Author Fringe: How to leverage preorders to sell more books. Less than 15% of indies are using preorders, even though it's been proven that books born as preorders sell more copies.

Indie Author Fringe: There are various opportunities to merchandise your books through Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Nook and other ebook disbributors. Draft2Digital's Dan Wood explains the different requirements of each of the major vendors and how to give your book the best chance of landing one of those coveted spots.

WRITE BETTER STORIES FASTER

Indie Author Fringe: Writing tips for aspiring, indie, and traditionally published authors that reflect the new market brought to you by one of the bestselling writers in the world today, H.M. Ward. With over 21 titles on the NYT Bestseller List and 12 million copies sold worldwide, listen in as she shares some of her best tips about striking balance between art and marketability to create the perfect storm for your next novel.

Indie Author Fringe: In this video presentation New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons presents an overview of the way publishing is changing in the US and UK.

In this first Video recorded by Kobo Writing Life at the London Book Fair 2016, authors Mark Dawson, Tina Folsom, Joanna Penny, Orna Ross and Ian Sutherland are interviewed.

Indie Author Fringe: In this session, we’ll delve into the six crucial steps that authors need to take before launching their book.