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It’s Indie April (yay!) so I thought I’d share a few ways you can support indie authors this month & beyond. But first… what is an indie author? indie author (n): a writer who independently manages the entire process of bringing a book to publication | Synonyms: entrepreneur, badass, dreamer, storyteller, magic, hustle, heart Just […]

What’s the first thing people see before they find your book? Your newsletter, website, social media. You—your author brand.  The rule of 7 is a marketing principle based on the idea that someone needs to see your brand at least seven times before making a purchase decision. Seven times. That’s why first impressions are so […]

Maybe it stemmed from my early obsession with Romeo and Juliet, but forbidden romance has always been one of my favorite tropes. There’s something about going against destiny and fighting for a love that’s been cursed from the start that gets me every time! via GIPHY It’s just so deeply romantic. Then add in warring […]

It’s been a little over a year since I decided to bet on myself, go all-in on my dreams, and publish the book of my heart. With these kinds of milestones, there’s always a lot of reflecting, lifestyle changes, and forming new (more productive) habits. So, I thought I’d share a few lessons I’ve learned […]

Paranormal romance is my comfort genre and I am always searching for those books that give off the nostalgic mid-late 2000’s vibes. Is it just me though, or does it feel like those are hard to come by these days!? Of course, we all know and love the classics: Twilight, Fallen, The Mortal Instruments, Hush […]

What is an ISBN? It’s the 13-digit number listed on a book’s copyright page and above the barcode on the back cover. All printed books have them, as do most digital versions—it’s a way to uniquely identify the work, provides a way to track sales, and it is a legal requirement. The number itself may […]

Quick note: this awesome, free post contains two affiliate links which just means I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase from that link directly—but it’s at absolutely no cost to you! There are two ways to self-publish a book: under your name (legal or pen) or under a trade name/brand name (an imprint). Either […]

Editing is a part of the writing process every author goes through, whether it’s their first or thirtieth book. A fresh pair of eyes will identify your novel’s strengths, weaknesses, and catch all the little inconsistencies you didn’t pick up on (they’re there, sneaky little things!). The point is to shape your story into the […]