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New Titles from Self-Publishers, March 2016
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 119 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Book Trends and Marketing
BookLife’s panel of indie experts answers reader questions about literary trends and marketing a first novel.
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Keep Your Eyes Open: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Erika Berg urges self-publishers to produce quality work and to think outside the box when marketing their books.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Reviews and Getting Discovered
BookLife’s panel of experts answers reader questions on the ins and outs of getting self-published books reviewed and getting discovered.
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The New Indie and the Self-Publishing Revolution
Book business veteran Brooke Warner reflects on how self-publishing has changed -- and continues to change -- the publishing landscape for the better.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Spread the Word: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Andrés Quintero urges aspiring writers to get feedback from their audience and persevere.
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The Self-Publishers Guide to Marketing Author Blogs
These seven marketing strategies from self-publishing guru Joel Friedlander will help indie authors' blogs stand out from the pack.
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How One Bestselling Indie Author Became a Book Box Entrepreneur
After hitting bestseller lists and landing a traditional book deal, indie author Colleen Hoover turned her attention to creating a book subscription service called Bookworm Box.
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The Indie Authors Guide to Trends in Erotica and Erotic Romance
For authors looking to stand out in the crowded erotica and erotic romance markets, knowledge of what readers want -- and are going to want -- is key to success.
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New Self-Published Books: February 2016
A listing of 73 self-published titles submitted to PW Select, a marketing program for indie authors.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, December 2015
R.L. Mathewson’s romance 'Christmas from Hell' grabbed the top honors on our list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for December.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Be Professional: Tips from an Indie Author
Hybrid author Jessica Lourey reminds aspiring writers that self-publishing is a long game.
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How It Feels to Be Self-Published Me
I remember the moment I went from being an admired, multi-award-winning debut picture book author to a largely unknown, ignored, and even pitied self-published author.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Be Realistic: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Terry Irving urges self-publishers to keep their day jobs and pay their bills.
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Five Marketing Models for Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing guru Jane Friedman helps indie authors find the publicity plan that best fits their needs.
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Writers Conferences, Festivals, and Book Fairs in 2016
Our annual rundown of book fairs and conferences -- from New York to New Delhi and everywhere in between -- for indie authors.
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Self-Publishing Preview: 2016
Among the year's hot topics are declining e-book sales, Amazon's bricks-and-mortar book store, and barriers facing indie authors.
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New Titles From Self-Publishers, January 2016
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 65 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, November 2015
Jamie McGuire and Teresa Mummert's romance 'Sweet Nothing' tops our list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for November.
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Self-Publishing Platforms Reach Out to Spanish-Language Authors
Self-publishing is a well-established part of the English-language book trade, but Spanish-language self-publishing is just starting to take off.



