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Turning a Book into Paying Clients
An indie author shares her strategy for reaching readers.
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First Lines: May 2023
This month, we’ve got breaking waves, last chances, loss, therapist appointments, and much more.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: April 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 91 self-published titles below.
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Cover Redesign: 'Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary' by Liesbet Collaert
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary' by indie author Liesbet Collaert.
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Indie Spotlight: April 2023
In this month’s thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature humor and satire.
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Getting Your Book—and Yourself—Out There
It can feel challenging to organize a book event, but it’s worth it.
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“Put Your Best Foot Forward”
A BookLife veteran weighs in on common submission mistakes.
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Cover Redesign: 'My Dearest Bea' edited by Peyton H. Roberts
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'My Dearest Bea', edited by Peyton H. Roberts.
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Self-Publishing Starts with a Ballgame
As established author turns indie.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: March 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 46 self-published titles below.
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Indie Spotlight: March 2023
We received so many submissions for last month’s romance and relationships roundup of BookLife titles, we decided to keep the love going!
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Protecting Your Work
Here’s what to do when facing false claims of copyright infringement.
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First Lines: March 2023
This month, we’ve got the smell of bleach, wine, small-town Arkansas, and more.
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Mastering Hard and Soft Systems
Indie authors should use care when deploying magic in fantasy and sci-fi.
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Cover Redesign: 'Untraceable' by S.R. Johannes
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Untraceable' by S.R. Johannes.
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Highlights from the Indie Author Forum
In its second year, BookLife’s virtual conference celebrated authors, readers, and the spirit of independent publishing.
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Indie Spotlight: February 2023
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books on romance and relationships.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles below.
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“Capturing a Moment”
An indie poet shares his love of haiku and tanka.
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What’s in a Label?
Publishers’ self-definitions are blurring the distinction between hybrid and traditional models.