Developing an online following can be a long and daunting task for the self-published author. If done correctly, this process can mean long-term success for both the author and their projects. The best way for an author to organically develop this following...

As an author, the best-case scenario is that the only writing you do is the writing needed to complete your book. Apart from that, ideally external forces would take care of the rest, enabling you to churn out book after book as ideas come to you. Unfortunately...

So your book’s finally complete, you can sit back and enjoy a vacation, right? Wrong. As you move further along on the self-publishing time line, the day will come when you are going to have to reach out and involve others in bringing your project...

Author John Locke is arguably one of the most successful independently published authors to date. He is a New York Times best-selling author ( Saving Rachel ) and has written eleven books across three genres (titles include V egas Moon, Wish List, A...

A successful book is more than just a manuscript thrown between a cover. One of the key elements to success is a professional interior design that adheres to industry standards, and that readers, retailers, and reviewers expect. Indie authors who are...

What you put in your author newsletter has a big impact on whether or not it will engage readers, and creating and maintaining a newsletter that gets results can be challenging. To reach your audience and keep them interested, you need to understand...