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Indie Scouting Report: May 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Don't Crowdsource Your Cover Design
Authors should reconsider asking the crowd about their book cover designs.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'The Dreaming Road'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'The Dreaming Road' by indie author Elizabeth Moore.
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Seeing Double: An Indie Success Story
An indie author explores what happens when the past collides with the present.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers March 2019
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: April 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 102 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: What to Look for in an Editor?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at what makes a great editor.
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First Lines: April 2019
Some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: April 2019
A roundup of some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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How to Publish a Perfect Book
An industry veteran looks at how to publish an error-free book.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Betrayed by a Butterfly'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Betrayed by a Butterfly' by indie author Jamie Elizabeth Tingen.
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From Trauma to Triumph: An Indie Success Story
A survivor finds empowerment through writing and self-publishing.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers February 2019
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: March 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 89 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Is My Novel Too Complicated?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the how to streamline a novel's plot.
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First Lines: March 2019
Our roundup of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: March 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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How to Fight the Commoditization of Books
Smart indie authors make economics and freedom part of the publishing equation.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Loathly'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Loathly' by indie author Erica Forrest.
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True Romance: An Indie Success Story
Why a self-published romance author makes her characters earn their happy endings.