How do I know which influencers to follow and contact?
Let’s be honest—I’ve tried other platforms, and I just haven’t had much luck. TikTok is where I’ve actually found people who want to help indie authors!
How to Turn Readers into Reviewers?
The question is… How do I turn readers into reviewers ?
If I Don’t Pay Someone to Publish My Book, How Do I Publish It?
If you’ve chosen the indie publishing route, good news—you absolutely can publish your book yourself without paying a vanity press or middleman. (And as we’ve already established, hybrid or novelty presses are a big NO, to the no, no, no!)
I Can’t Afford an Editor—So What Do I Do?
This is a tough spot to be in, and unfortunately, one a lot of indie authors face. One of the biggest criticisms people have of independently published books is the editing. So if you can’t afford a professional editor, how do you make sure your book still feels polished and high-quality?
Do I Really Need to Pay a Publisher to Publish My Book?
Um… NO. Just no.
No no no! (See me swatting your hand away!
Let me say this loudly for the writers in the back:
Never, ever pay someone to publish your book.
I’m Trying to Grow My Reader Base, But My Videos Have Low Views… Now What?
I’m Trying to Grow My Reader Base, But My Videos Have Low Views… Now What?
Let’s talk about something that every indie author faces at some point: low views on videos.
Alpha, Beta & ARC Readers – What Are They and How Do They Help Me?
Alpha, Beta & ARC Readers – What Are They and How Do They Help Me?
Let’s start with Alpha Readers. I already talked a bit about them in my earlier blog post “Okay… I Wrote the First Draft… Now What?” but let’s dig a little deeper here.
My Alpha Readers have Spoken… What do I do with their Feedback?
Fantastic! You’ve made it to a major milestone—now you can start incorporating real feedback into your writing.
I Want to Write a Book…When do I Start Marketing?
I want to write a book, but it’s not done yet… when should I start marketing it?
Okay…I wrote the first draft…Now what?
The first draft is done! Yay! Congratulations! Sorry, but you’re not done yet! You’ve got a few more steps to go before your book is ready, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate!
You’ve Got an Idea for a Book… Now What?
You’ve got an idea for a book… what now? How do I start? Is there a right way to write a book?
Who is this Blog for?
Who is the blog for? Writers, authors, readers, people who are curious about the indie author journey!