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Indie Scouting Report: March 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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How to Fight the Commoditization of Books
Smart indie authors make economics and freedom part of the publishing equation.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Loathly'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Loathly' by indie author Erica Forrest.
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True Romance: An Indie Success Story
Why a self-published romance author makes her characters earn their happy endings.
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Wonderful Cynicism: PW Talks with Michael Koryta
In 'If She Wakes' (Little, Brown, May), Koryta looks inside the mind of a victim of locked-in syndrome who is a crucial witness to a murder.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers January 2019
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Ask the Editor: Finding Your Voice
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how new writers can find their voice.
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First Lines: February 2019
We highlight some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 78 self-published titles.
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Indie Scouting Report: February 2019
A rundown of some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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The Art of the Book Review Query
How to query book reviewers and bloggers in three easy steps.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'That Night'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'That Night' by indie author Cecily Wolfe.
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Paper Dreams: An Indie Success Story
How a graphic designer launched an indie pop-up book press.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers December 2018
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Indie Scouting Report: January 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 80 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Affect vs. Effect and Further vs. Farther
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between affect and effect and further and farther.
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First Lines: January 2019
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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How to Reduce Marketing Anxiety and Confusion
Before you consider new marketing tactics and platforms, focus on understanding your goals and assessing your resources.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Log Off'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting' by indie author Blake Snow.