New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2018

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 84 self-published titles.

First Lines: November 2018

A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.

Ask the Editor: Avoiding Clunky Dialogue

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she take a look at what makes dialogue sound clunky and how to avoid it.

Indie Scouting Report: November 2018

A rundown of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.

Seven Author Branding Tips

How authors can build stronger brands and sell more books.

Meet the Judges of the 2018 BookLife Prize

PW caught up with the six BookLife Prize judges to talk about self-publishing, writing, what they were looking for from the submissions, and a whole lot more.

Book Cover Redesign: 'Dreams of the Turtle King'

This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Dreams of the Turtle King' by indie author Denise Bossarte.

The Fans Are Out There

How Leslie Langtry found her readers.

The BookLife Prize: Checking in with Denise Deegan

We touch base with last year's finalist in the middle grade category to talk about self-publishing, what she’s working on, and what advice she has for indie authors.

The BookLife Prize: Checking in with Kate Jonuska

We touch base with last year's finalist from the science fiction/fantasy/horror category to talk about book marketing, remaining true to an artistic vision, and what she's working on now.

New Titles from Self-Publishers: October 2018

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 101 self-published titles.

Ask the Editor: Point of View vs. Perspective

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between point of view and perspective in fiction.

First Lines: October 2018

A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.

Indie Scouting Report: October 2018

A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.

Fourteen Kinds of Content Your Readers Will Want to Share

How indie authors can leverage social media and blog posts to sell more books.

Book Cover Redesign: 'Spinning'

This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Spinning' by indie author Janine Kovac.

From Self-Published to Mainstream: An Indie Success Story

How self-published author L. Penelope scored a book deal with St. Martin's Press.

Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers July 2018

New Titles from Self-Publishers: September 2018

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 87 self-published titles below.

Ask the Editor: Lie vs. Lay

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between lie and lay.