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New Titles from Self-Publishers, January 2017

| 01/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 50 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, November 2016

| 01/13/2017 @ 07:00PM

Natasha Preston's romance 'Broken Silence' tops the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of November.
It’s Terminal: A Successful Mystery Novelist Goes Indie

By Matia Burnett | 01/04/2017 @ 12:00PM

After teaming up with James Patterson and a string of traditionally published titles, Marshall Karp decided to go indie for the latest book in his Lomax and Biggs series.
Breaking Down Barriers: PW Talks with Mark Dawson

By A.M. Khalifa | 12/29/2016 @ 11:00AM

The bestselling author of the John Milton series talks about Facebook advertising and the fading stigma of self-publishing.
The Indie Authors Guide to Amazon Book Reviews

By Brooke Warner | 12/28/2016 @ 10:00AM

Reviews on Amazon can give your book legitimacy, but there is some lingering confusion about how the site handles customer reviews.
Making the Most of Beta Readers

By Mark Coker | 12/19/2016 @ 10:00AM

Organizing a beta reader round is a great way for writers to get critical feedback.
Craft 101: Writers' Colonies, Residencies, and Workshops

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 12/19/2016 @ 10:00AM

A look at the value of everything from writers’ retreats to M.F.A. programs.
Meet the BookLife Prize in Fiction Finalists

By Nicole Audrey Spector | 12/16/2016 @ 07:00PM

PW talks with BookLife Prize finalists from six genres about writing, self-publishing, and a whole lot more.
New Titles from Self-Publishers, December 2016

| 12/16/2016 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
Meet the Self-Published Stars of 2016

| 12/16/2016 @ 07:00PM

A look back at BookLife's best self-published titles from the past 12 months.
Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Write in Your Own Voice: Tips from an Indie Author

By Drucilla Shultz | 12/12/2016 @ 10:00AM

Indie author Timothy Oliver Stoen advises self-publishers to write honestly and do their research.
Facebook Ads: A Guide for Indie Authors

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 12/09/2016 @ 10:00PM

By targeting ads to specific users on Facebook, indie authors can market their books and build their readerships.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, October 2016

| 12/09/2016 @ 07:00PM

M.J. Haag's romance 'Devastation' topped the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of October.
Google Ads 101: A Guide for Indie Authors

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 12/02/2016 @ 10:00AM

Tips for how indie authors can make the most of Google AdWords to target potential readers.
Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Quality Matters: Tips from an Indie Author

By Drucilla Shultz | 12/01/2016 @ 10:00AM

Indie author Jeremy Enlow urges self-publishers to focus on quality work and hitting deadlines.
BookLife Prize in Fiction Names Six Finalists

| 11/29/2016 @ 12:00AM

Six finalists were selected for the BookLife Prize in Fiction, an annual writing contest for unpublished or self-published novels launched earlier this year by BookLife, Publishers Weekly's website dedicated to indie authors.
Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don't Skimp: Tips from an Indie Author

By Drucilla Shultz | 11/28/2016 @ 10:00AM

Melinda Worth Popham urges aspiring indie authors to budget wisely.
DIY: Goodreads Ads for Indie Authors

By Daniel Lefferts and Alex Daniel | 11/23/2016 @ 01:00PM

While there are many places on the Internet to advertise self-published books, one of the more popular choices among indie authors is Goodreads.
Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don’t Be Discouraged: Tips from an Indie Author

By Drucilla Shultz | 11/21/2016 @ 11:00AM

When it comes to self-publishing, indie author Ben Batchelder stresses the three Ps: patience, persistence, and prayer.
Meet the Judges of the BookLife Prize

By Nicole Audrey Spector | 11/18/2016 @ 07:00PM

A look at the six bestselling and award-winning authors who will be judging the semifinal round of the BookLife Prize in Fiction.

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