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Cops and Writers: An Indie Success Story

By Matia Burnett | 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

How a police officer turned self-publisher from the U.K. crafts authentic police procedurals.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, March 2018

| 03/09/2018 @ 07:00AM

The bestselling titles from Smashwords in the month of March, 2018.
New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2018

| 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 74 self-published titles.
Ask the Editor: Vivid Prose and the Five Senses

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at creating vivid prose that will appeal to readers.
Indie Scouting Report: February 2018

| 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

A monthly look at the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
First Lines: February 2018

| 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Our roundup of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Three Keys to Blogging Success

By Joel Friedlander | 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Joel Friedlander explains how bloggers can build a platform and engage readers.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Dying for a Vacation'

| 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Dying for a Vacation' by indie author Donna Huston Murray.
Indie Author Brings Magic to a Diverse World

By Matia Burnett | 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

A bestselling author embraces diverse voices and a new “golden era” of sci-fi and fantasy fiction.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, December 2017

| 02/16/2018 @ 07:00PM
New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2018

| 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 60 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
Ask the Editor: Purple Prose

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the problems with purple prose.
First Lines: January 2018

| 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

We highlight some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: January 2018

| 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Indie Authors and the Value of Free Content

By Jane Friedman | 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

Jane Friedman takes a look at why authors should embrace free content and stop complaining that writing is being devalued.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Mr. Nachron’s List'

| 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle from Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Mr. Nachron's List' by indie author Mike Corbett.
BookLife Prize Winner Looks to Help Other Indie Authors

By Nicole Audrey Spector | 01/19/2018 @ 07:00PM

After embracing self-publishing, Ian Andrew, the winner of the 2017 BookLife Prize, sets his sights on assisting other independent authors.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, November 2017

| 01/05/2018 @ 07:00PM

Kristen Ashley’s contemporary romance "Complicated" claimed the top spot on the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for November. Ashley also snagged the #15 spot with another romance, "The Time in Between."
Book Cover Redesign: 'Un Authored Letters'

| 12/15/2017 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle from Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Un Authored Letters' by indie author Tara Allred.
New Titles from Self-Publishers: December 2017

| 12/15/2017 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 93 self-published titles.

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