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SNL Writer Reaches the Right Readers at the Right Time
Cindy Caponera’s new self-published book, 'I Triggered Her Bully,' finds success as a Kindle Single.
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Self-Publish Like a Pro: Finding an Audience
When readers discuss a writer’s work on social channels and leave positive book reviews, they become active marketers, which is exactly what an indie author needs most.
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Wattpad Acquires Red Room Writers’ Site
Wattpad, an online writing and reading community, has acquired the Red Room, an online community originally described as a “Facebook for authors.” The site will be subsumed into Wattpad.
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Kickstarter Diary Chapter 2: Rewards and Goals—Running the Numbers
Once I’d made up my mind I was going to do a Kickstarter campaign, the first thing I needed to do was figure out how the math was going to work—and there were a lot of numbers to run.
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PW Select June 2014: The Reviews
This month's installment of PW Select self-published print and e-books.
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PW Select June 2014: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the following listings of self-published books; some are from authors waiting to be discovered, others are from those with track records and followings who are doing it on their own.
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Indie Spotlight on Children’s Authors
Picture books are a rapidly growing category in self-publishing, but they can also be one of the most challenging types of books to produce.
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How to Create a Successful Self-Published Children's Book
The process of creating and marketing a children’s book is very different from that for a piece of fiction or nonfiction meant for adults. Here is some advice for getting it right.
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Copyright Protection: The Best 35 Dollars You’ll Ever Spend
Copyright law is a writer’s best defense against infringement. It's also one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of publishing.
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Brand Yourself for Indie Success
Unless indie authors can create an emotional connection with readers, they're going to be disappointed with their book sales.
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My Self-Publishing Journey: Judging a Book by Its Cover
Great books deserve strong covers, and no indie author wants her cover to be a dud.
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Kickstarter Campaign Diary, Part 1: What Am I Getting Myself Into?
Thinking of Kickstarting a book? Follow along with this weekly diary of what works, what doesn't, and how to figure costs and navigate the Kickstarter process.
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DIY: Book Jacket and Cover Design 101
Many authors may be tempted to go it alone, but hiring a professional designer who has experience creating book jackets can be a great investment.
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Drama to Spare: PW Talks with Ruth Hull Chatlien
The author explains why a blend of self-publishing and traditional publishing was right for her.
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Book Publicity 101: Hiring a Professional Marketing Firm
There’s a big difference between self-publishing a book with the hope of selling a few copies and taking the decisive—and potentially pricey—step of hiring a professional publicity firm.
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The Human Condition: PW Talks with Fritz Liedtke
We spoke with Liedtke about the importance publishing difficult subject matter and the lasting connections between photographers and their subjects.
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DIY: How to Plan a Virtual Book Tour
Today, smart indie authors can maximize their publicity with a well-planned virtual tour of the blogosphere.
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Sex Education That Sells: S.L. Jennings's Indie Success
Jennings's advice to other indie authors is to hone their craft and to resist being hasty and publishing before the book is ready.
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