9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them) Toni Fitzgerald Updated August 20, 2019 The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)” To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership.
How to make your book cover design stand out on the shelf Kerrie Flanagan Published December 19, 2018 In an overcrowded publishing marketplace, your book cover is crucial to its success. Here’s what you need to know. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “How to make your book cover design stand out on the shelf”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips Kerrie Flanagan Updated October 24, 2018 We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”
Is self-publishing right for you? Kerrie Flanagan Updated October 23, 2018 Before taking the step toward self-publishing, it is important to understand more about the industry and the reality of venturing off on your own. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Is self-publishing right for you?”
Jess Riley: How I Write Allison Futterman Updated September 13, 2019 “Self-publishing allows for more experimentation in terms of genre, and I love how it feels so democratic.” To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Jess Riley: How I Write”
The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale Keysha Whitaker Updated November 5, 2018 Or, why one writer has 5000 book flyers in her closet. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale”
Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five Patrick Walsh Updated November 8, 2018 Today, a six-figure income – or at least a full-time writing career – is actually a possibility for independent authors. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five”
Show me the money: Crowdfunding for writers Dorit Sasson Updated October 21, 2018 Make a crowdfunding campaign successful in 8 steps. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Show me the money: Crowdfunding for writers”
Marketing indie books to libraries Elizabeth Ivanovich Updated November 8, 2018 Take steps to make sure your indie book ends up in the card catalog. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Marketing indie books to libraries”
Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing Megan Kaplon Updated October 21, 2018 An author found that the best way to get her unusual story into the world was to do it for herself. To access this content, you must purchase The Writer Membership. Read More “Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing”
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!) Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips. A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”