-
Indie Scouting Report: December 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
-
Hybrid Publishing and the Measures That Matter
A look at the state of hybrid publishing and what's at stake for authors.
-
Cover Redesign: 'Ideal High'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Ideal High' by indie author Valerie Ipson, who praised the YA feel of the new cover.
-
Helping Indie Authors Help Themselves
How one successful indie author is supporting aspiring writers.
-
Meet the Finalists of the 2018 BookLife Prize
PW sits down and chats with the six finalists for this year's BookLife Prize.
-
The BookLife Prize: Checking in with Ian Andrew
We touch base with last year's BookLife Prize winner to talk about his next project, the importance of professionalism, and the advice he has for aspiring indie authors.
-
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.
-
From Self-Published to Mainstream: An Indie Success Story
How self-published author L. Penelope scored a book deal with St. Martin's Press.
-
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.
Browse archive by date:
