Zero to Indie Author: How to Network With Other Authors
First, a disclaimer. I launched this series a few months ago with a bold declaration: I’d write and publish my first book—blogging about the process all the while—in just 12 months. But in the months following the post on creating a daily writing habit … Crickets....
Common Questions Authors Ask // Self Publishing Insiders // EP059
Episode Summary When you're known for being the go-to source of answers in the self-publishing/indie author community, you get asked lots of questions! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we take a swing at answering some of the most common questions we get...
The Top 10 Best Podcasts for Indie Authors
If you’re anything like us, if you’re awake, you’re probably either writing, marketing, or listening to podcasts that will help you do one or both of those things better. Or maybe that’s just us … As you can probably tell, we aren’t wildly popular at parties. There...
Tips for Writing Like a Pro with Jeff Putnam // Self Publishing Insiders // EP058
Episode Summary When it comes to building a career and even a life that you want, writing is a secret weapon. No one knows that better than Jeff Putnam—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply Co. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders,...
How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo
It’s that time of year again—cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo. If you’re wondering how to prepare for NaNoWriMo—and whether it’s even possible to prepare for writing an entire novel in a single...
Author Conference Do’s and Don’ts
Attending a writers’ conference is one of the best ways to improve your craft, level up your industry knowledge, and meet other authors in a single stroke. And you don’t just learn—you learn directly from authors and other industry pros who have been in the business...