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The Art of the Book Review Query
How to query book reviewers and bloggers in three easy steps.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'That Night'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'That Night' by indie author Cecily Wolfe.
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Paper Dreams: An Indie Success Story
How a graphic designer launched an indie pop-up book press.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers December 2018
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Indie Scouting Report: January 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 80 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Affect vs. Effect and Further vs. Farther
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between affect and effect and further and farther.
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First Lines: January 2019
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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How to Reduce Marketing Anxiety and Confusion
Before you consider new marketing tactics and platforms, focus on understanding your goals and assessing your resources.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Log Off'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting' by indie author Blake Snow.
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BookLife Prize Winner Searches for the Meaning of Life
For inspiration, indie author Michael F. Stewart looks to his daughters.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers November 2018
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New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 100 self-published titles below.
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Ask the Editor: To Plan or Not to Plan?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she considers the pros and cons of outlining a novel.
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First Lines: December 2018
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: December 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Hybrid Publishing and the Measures That Matter
A look at the state of hybrid publishing and what's at stake for authors.
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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.
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Helping Indie Authors Help Themselves
How one successful indie author is supporting aspiring writers.
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Meet the Finalists of the 2018 BookLife Prize
PW sits down and chats with the six finalists for this year's BookLife Prize.



