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Bringing History into the Light: An Indie Success Story

By Matia Burnett | 09/21/2018 @ 07:00PM

An author’s debut YA novel focuses on a little-known side of Abraham Lincoln.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers July 2018

| 09/07/2018 @ 07:00PM
New Titles from Self-Publishers: August 2018

| 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 81 self-published titles.
Ask the Editor: Chapter Length

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at chapter length in novels.
First Lines: August 2018

| 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: August 2018

| 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

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

By Brooke Warner | 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

What to expect—and what not to expect—when you’re publishing a book.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Don't Tell Anyone'

| 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Don't Tell Anyone' by indie author Laurie Boris.
A BookLife Prize Winner Finds Inspiration

By Matia Burnett | 08/24/2018 @ 07:00PM

Two years after winning the BookLife Prize, Tim Slee is still self-publishing, still donating all his proceeds to charity, and still not telling you his real identity.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers June 2018

| 08/03/2018 @ 07:00PM
New Titles from Self-Publishers: July 2018

| 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 72 self-published titles.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Just Not Ready Yet' by Brooklyn James

| 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of the romance 'Just Not Ready Yet' by indie author Brooklyn James.
Write, Market, Repeat: An Indie Success Story

By Matia Burnett | 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

How a prolific author took control of her career by going indie
Mentoring Tomorrow’s Writers and Readers

By Mark Coker | 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

How indie authors can help high school students become avid readers and published authors.
Indie Scouting Report: July 2018

| 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

A roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
First Lines: July 2018

| 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Ask the Editor: Dealing with Rejection

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 07/27/2018 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how to handle rejection.
The Rise of Indie Audiobooks: An Interview with Scott Brick

By Benjamin South | 07/09/2018 @ 12:00AM

We caught up with veteran narrator Scott Brick at his home in Los Angeles to chat about narration, working with indie authors, and all things audio.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers May 2018

| 07/06/2018 @ 07:00PM
Pay Yourself the Advance

By Joel Friedlander | 06/22/2018 @ 07:00PM

How nonfiction authors can monetize their work by creating training courses.

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