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Indie Scouting Report: March 2017

| 03/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Our monthly survey of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
5 Tips For Marketing Your Self-Published E-Book to Libraries

By Mark Coker | 03/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Smashwords founder Mark Coker gives indie authors five marketing tips to help get self-published e-books into library collections.
Indie Zombies Conquer the Streets of London and the Bestseller List

By Jennifer McCartney | 03/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Indie author R.R. Haywood shares some zombie marketing techniques, explains how to make the most of Facebook ads, and tells you what not to do if you're looking for an agent.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, January 2017

| 03/10/2017 @ 02:00PM

Romance continues to reign at Smashwords, with books from the genre taking up 21 of the 25 spots on the list.
The Indie Author's Guide to Paid Reviews

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 03/10/2017 @ 02:00PM

For indie authors who have some room in their marketing budgets, paid book review services can be appealing.
Indie Scouting Report: February 2017

| 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Our monthly look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Ask the Editor: February 2017

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she tackles weak, whiny, and unlikable characters.
First Lines: February 2017

| 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

We take a look at some of the most memorable opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
11 Tips for Successfully Working With a Cover Designer

By Joel Friedlander | 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Joel Friedlander gives you his best practices for working with a cover designer.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Dog Sitters'

| 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

This month, Deborah Bradseth at Tugboat Design reimagines the cover of Rozsa Gaston’s romance Dog Sitters.
Comics Creator Goes Indie for Female Superheroes

By Jennifer McCartney | 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Shequeta Smith explains how she brought superhero Rayven Choi to life thanks to self-publishing and a lot of hard work.
New Titles from Self-Publishers, February 2017

| 02/24/2017 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 148 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
DIY: Twitter Ads for Indie Authors

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 02/13/2017 @ 11:00AM

The social media network’s easy-to-use advertising platform can be a useful resource for self-published authors who want to spread the word about their books.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, December 2016

| 02/03/2017 @ 07:00PM

A book of poetry and two memoirs by reality tv personalities hit the Smashwords bestseller list in December.
Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don’t Be a Cheapskate: Tips from an Indie Author

By Drucilla Shultz | 02/02/2017 @ 10:00AM

Indie author Mike MacDonald advises self-publishers to listen to their hearts, but also hire editors.
The Indie Author's Guide to Customer Reviews

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 02/01/2017 @ 11:00AM

How indie authors can turn that discouraging “no customer reviews yet” message into star ratings and commentary.
BookLife Prize in Fiction Awarded to 'The Vanirim'

By Nicole Audrey Spector | 01/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

The inaugural BookLife Prize in fiction was awarded to T.J. Slee, author of the sci-fi/fantasy thriller 'The Vanirim.'
DIY: Online Education as Book Marketing

By Jane Friedman | 01/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

How indie authors can make online courses powerful prepublication marketing tools.
Self-Publishing in 2017: The Year in Preview

By Alex Daniel | 01/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

New opportunities and challenges await indie authors in 2017.
Self-Published Scouting Report: January 2017

| 01/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

In this roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from the past month, we highlight historical fiction, a fantasy adventure, a memoir of the AIDS epidemic, and a psychedelic tale of Abe Lincoln.

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