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BookLife's Best Books of 2014
In 2014, PW reviewed hundreds of self-published titles—works of fiction and nonfiction from a wide variety of genres—and handed out 24 starred reviews. Of the many books reviewed in the last year, these are the best of the best.
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DIY: Art and Illustrations
When it comes to art and illustrations, consulting with a professional is almost always ideal.
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The Supernatural Predominates: PW Talks with Keith Wayne McCoy
The 'PW' review of 'The Travelers' leads to a possible movie deal for indie author McCoy.
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Author Photo Basics
A professional quality author photo is crucial for self-publishers.
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PW Select October 2014: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the 85 listings of self-published books below.
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Self-Publishing Book Expo Evolves with the Industry
As it enters its sixth year, SPBE -- which is scheduled for November at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City -- is hitting its stride with an expansive program of education panels, events, and exhibitors.
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My Self-Publishing Journey: Sailing My Indie Ship and Cover Reveal
Choosing to self-publish is not always without doubt. It can’t be.
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A Penguin Journey: PW Talks with Eric Bennett
We chatted with the indie author about the collaboration, the advantages of self-publishing through an already established business, and his plans for a sequel to his penguin picture book.
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An Oral History: PW Talks with Jerry Jay Carroll
Carroll: "I went the self-publishing route and learned the back-office stuff, including how to count beans. It is actually way more fun than writing."
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How a Bestselling Author Revived Her Career by Self-Publishing
Faced with a major career crisis, bestselling author Eileen Goudge found a solution. “For me," she says, “it was self-publish or perish.”
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Self-Published Books Topped 450,000 in 2013
Although it comes with a number of caveats, Bowker's newest report reveals that the number of self-published titles rose again in 2013, increasing 16.5%, to 458,564.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, August 2014
Lexi Ryan's romance 'All for This' takes the top spot on August's list of the bestselling titles published on the Smashwords platform.
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Amazon Shares Details on Crowdsourced Publishing Program
In an email to authors, Amazon officials shared more details on its recently announced 'American Idol'-style crowdsourced publishing platform.
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DIY: Building an Author Website
Depending on how tech savvy an author is and the size of her budget, there are a range of options to get an website up and running -- everything from DIY custom websites to hiring a web developer to create your site.
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Reinventing Publishing: PW Talks with Claire Cook
The bestselling author recently made the transition from traditional publishing to self-publishing, choosing to part ways with her big-five house and agent.
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Herding Cats with Becky Cloonan
Cloonan’s recent foray into self-publishing wasn’t explicitly an application for a writing job—it just happened to work out that way.
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PW Select September 2014: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the 43 listings of self-published books below. Some of these authors are waiting to be discovered; others have a track record and a following and are doing it on their own.
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The Indie Authors and Illustrators Guide to New York Comic Con, 2014
We’ve compiled the Comic Con panels relevant to aspiring indie creators who don’t want to take a run through the traditional publishing houses.
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Digital Comics, Digital Payments
Here's a look at three online tools self-published creators can use to sell digital comics.
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JukePop Hits Kickstarter for Funding
JukePop, an e-book platform that provides book discovery for self-published authors by offering libraries and traditional publishers the ability to identify popular indie works, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $15,000.