by Kevin Tumlinson | Jan 20, 2020 | Author How-To & Mindset
As self-publishers, we Indie Authors have a particular inclination toward bootstrapping. We like to own our careers, and we also like to own the entire process of producing a book. As bootstrapping authors, we tend to want to do all the jobs. Maybe we’re trying to cut...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Sep 11, 2019 | Author How-To & Mindset
Before I really dive into this, I want to make one thing clear: The number of books you’ve written neither dictates nor determines your worth as a prolific writer. It has to be stated, because often I hear writers lament about their writing speed, the size of...
by Esther Rabbit | Jun 12, 2019 | Author How-To & Mindset, Guest Post
Today we’ll try to tackle one of the key issues in building your author brand and that is your author website. Life’s hard for the small fish a.k.a. the self-published author. It’s simply not enough to write a book, publish it and let the universe to the rest. Even...
by Kevin Tumlinson | May 15, 2019 | Author How-To & Mindset
Imagine literary genres like a massive rainbow with each genre branching out into a lush color of its own, each with its set target audience. For too many years the novel section had been divided in: Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Horror,...
by Kathy Edens | Apr 30, 2019 | Author How-To & Mindset, Guest Post
Publishing is a competitive industry whether you self-publish or go the traditional route. Polishing your manuscript until it’s the best it can be is even more important for the self-published author. When you publish your own work, you likely don’t have an entire...
by Jane Sandwood | Apr 24, 2019 | Author How-To & Mindset, Guest Post
Studies indicate that being relaxed can boost creativity – that is, that ‘overworking’ your brain can in fact be counter-productive. Given the challenges of managing your time effectively as a writer, it is therefore important to ensure that your dedicated...