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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Spread the Word: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Andrés Quintero urges aspiring writers to get feedback from their audience and persevere.
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The Self-Publishers Guide to Marketing Author Blogs
These seven marketing strategies from self-publishing guru Joel Friedlander will help indie authors' blogs stand out from the pack.
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How One Bestselling Indie Author Became a Book Box Entrepreneur
After hitting bestseller lists and landing a traditional book deal, indie author Colleen Hoover turned her attention to creating a book subscription service called Bookworm Box.
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The Indie Authors Guide to Trends in Erotica and Erotic Romance
For authors looking to stand out in the crowded erotica and erotic romance markets, knowledge of what readers want -- and are going to want -- is key to success.
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New Self-Published Books: February 2016
A listing of 73 self-published titles submitted to PW Select, a marketing program for indie authors.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, December 2015
R.L. Mathewson’s romance 'Christmas from Hell' grabbed the top honors on our list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for December.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Be Professional: Tips from an Indie Author
Hybrid author Jessica Lourey reminds aspiring writers that self-publishing is a long game.
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How It Feels to Be Self-Published Me
I remember the moment I went from being an admired, multi-award-winning debut picture book author to a largely unknown, ignored, and even pitied self-published author.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Be Realistic: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Terry Irving urges self-publishers to keep their day jobs and pay their bills.
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Five Marketing Models for Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing guru Jane Friedman helps indie authors find the publicity plan that best fits their needs.
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Writers Conferences, Festivals, and Book Fairs in 2016
Our annual rundown of book fairs and conferences -- from New York to New Delhi and everywhere in between -- for indie authors.
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Self-Publishing Preview: 2016
Among the year's hot topics are declining e-book sales, Amazon's bricks-and-mortar book store, and barriers facing indie authors.
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New Titles From Self-Publishers, January 2016
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 65 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, November 2015
Jamie McGuire and Teresa Mummert's romance 'Sweet Nothing' tops our list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for November.
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Self-Publishing Platforms Reach Out to Spanish-Language Authors
Self-publishing is a well-established part of the English-language book trade, but Spanish-language self-publishing is just starting to take off.
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BookLife's Best Books of 2015
In 2015, PW reviewed scores of self-published titles across a variety of genres and categories. In conjunction with PW's Best Books of 2015, we are proud to bring you the very best from BookLife.
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PW and BookLife's Top Self-Publishing Stories of 2015
From indie cookbooks and DIY audiobooks to writers' conferences and distribution strategies, these were PW and BookLife's top self-publishing stories of 2015.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Make Good Art: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Daniel Jude Miller tells self-publishers to believe in themselves and remember the importance of marketing.
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How Indie Authors Can Write Memorable Memoirs
When writing memoirs, self-published authors need to focus on narrative voice and build an author platform.
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Self-Publishing Stars of 2015
A look back at all the self-published books that received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly in 2015.