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Bestselling Indie Authors Team Up for Risky Romance
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward co-authored the romance 'Cocky Bastard' -- deciding to forgo a traditional book deal for a more lucrative self-publishing option.
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How to Get Self-Published Books into Stores and Libraries
Indie authors are getting creative—and finding success—in landing self-published books on retail and library shelves.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Know Your Budget: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Bill Gourgey reminds aspiring self-publishers that they aren't just selling books—they're selling themselves.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, August 2015
The novel 'Diary of an Oxygen Thief' by Anonymous lands in the top spot of the Smashwords bestseller list.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Take Your Time: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Nina Ansary urges self-publishers to build their audience early and trust their instincts.
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PW Select September 2015: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles listed below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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The Library Market: What Indie Authors Need to Know
Self-publishing guru Jane Friedman explains the challenges authors face getting self-published books into libraries.
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How To Succeed at Self-Publishing
Bestselling indie author Victorine E. Lieske shares the secrets of her success and lays out a winning formula for self-publishers.
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Book Marketing 201
To successfully market self-published books, indie authors must leverage new tools and tried-and-true strategies.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, July 2015
Natasha Preston took top honors on this month's list of the bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform with the romance 'Broken Silence' -- the second book in her Silence series.
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Kindle Scout Success: An Aspiring Author's Journey
T.L. Zalecki had planned on self-publishing her debut novel. But that was before she learned about Kindle Scout.
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Standalone Brick-and-Mortar Store for Self-Published Authors to Open in Florida
P.J. Boox Bookstore, opening in October, will feature books from more than 500 self-published authors.
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Dean Hammond: Learning the Self-Publishing Ropes
After a long career in publishing, Hammond is focused on incorporating the latest technology into his family’s self-publishing efforts.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Permissions and Print-on-Demand
BookLife’s panel of self-publishing experts answers reader questions on fair use and permissions as well as print-on-demand for children's books.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Don't Cut Corners: Tips from an Indie Author
D.T. Dyllin urges indie authors to remember that self-publishing is a business and advises them to spend money wisely.
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PW Select August 2015: New Self-Published Titles
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 56 self-published titles listed below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Why Bestselling Author Warren Ellis Chose to Self-Publish His New Book
Ellis has worked on X-Men, Iron Man, and James Bond franchises, among others, but his most recent hit is a self-published collection of essays.
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Tips on Writing and Marketing Self-Published Memoirs
It’s a daunting thing to self-publish a memoir. At times it entails confronting some aspect of your life or personality that you’d prefer not to face—though it can also be liberating for that very reason.
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Why Indie Authors Need Writing Communities
The good news is that writing communities for self-published authors are everywhere—you just have to find one that meets your needs.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Book Deals and Imprints
BookLife’s panel of experts answers reader questions on the ins and outs of creating an imprint and getting a book deal with a traditional publishing house.
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