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The Indie Authors' Guide to Writing Coaches

By Brooke Warner | 04/20/2018 @ 07:00PM

Brooke Warner takes a look at what writing coaches do and how they can help indie authors.
Book Cover Redesign: 'The Equine Legacy'

| 04/20/2018 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'The Equine Legacy' by indie author C. S. Purdy.
Self-Publishing in the Kitchen: A Success Story

By Matia Burnett | 04/20/2018 @ 07:00PM

How a food photographer and indie author is forging his own path and building community.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers Feb. 2018

| 04/06/2018 @ 07:00PM
New Titles from Self-Publishers: March 2018

| 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 72 self-published titles.
Ask the Editor: First Chapters

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how a book's opening chapter can determine its fate—for better or for worse.
First Lines: March 2018

| 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: March 2018

| 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

A monthly roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Deconstructing Word-of-Mouth Marketing

By Mark Coker | 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Mark Coker takes a look at how passionate readers can make books go viral.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Practice Makes Purpose'

By Michelle Argyle | 03/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Practice Makes Purpose' by indie author C. Paul Schroeder.
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

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