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David McPhail Aims to 'Provide Enjoyment'
The beloved children’s author-illustrator publishes a picture book under his own imprint.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: End of June 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the collection of 66 self-published new titles compiled with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: End of June 2023
This month, we’re celebrating mysteries, thrillers, and true crime written by self-published authors.
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Indie Community: At Home in the Crowd
A multifaceted creator finds community on Kickstarter.
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Owning Your Voice
An author offers lessons from the indie publishing path.
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“A Very Happy Ending”
A beloved children’s book illustrator and author independently publishes her memoir.
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The Political Is Personal for Christine Henneberg
Christine Henneberg wins the 2022 BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest with her memoir, 'Boundless: An Abortion Doctor Becomes a Mother.'
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Indie Spotlight: May 2023
This month, we’re celebrating memoirs and autobiographies from indie authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: May 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 71 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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An Indie Author Reimagines Goldilocks
An indie author gives a fairy tale classic a dystopian twist.
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Turning a Book into Paying Clients
An indie author shares her strategy for reaching readers.
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First Lines: May 2023
This month, we’ve got breaking waves, last chances, loss, therapist appointments, and much more.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: April 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 91 self-published titles below.
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Cover Redesign: 'Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary' by Liesbet Collaert
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary' by indie author Liesbet Collaert.
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Indie Spotlight: April 2023
In this month’s thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature humor and satire.
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Getting Your Book—and Yourself—Out There
It can feel challenging to organize a book event, but it’s worth it.
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“Put Your Best Foot Forward”
A BookLife veteran weighs in on common submission mistakes.
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Cover Redesign: 'My Dearest Bea' edited by Peyton H. Roberts
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'My Dearest Bea', edited by Peyton H. Roberts.
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Self-Publishing Starts with a Ballgame
As established author turns indie.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: March 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 46 self-published titles below.
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