Indie Author Magazine

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00): Intro

(02:08): From the Editor in Chief, "Why Did You Pursue Independent Publishing?"

(04:27): "Unlocking Your Personalized Author Marketing Strategy: Building a Business That Resonates"

(06:34): Streamlining Your Marketing: 10 Tips for Automating Your Marketing Efforts

(20:00): Dear Indie Annie: How do I keep Up with it All?

(24:44): What’s Your Author Ecosystem? Writer MBA’s Five Publishing Archetypes and What They Mean for Your Book Business Strategy. By Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty

(37:11): Building a Thriving Writing Community: Fostering Connections and Growth in Independent Publishing

(43:47): Embracing the AI Revolution: The Impact of Generative AI on the Future of Authorship

(52:01): The Future of Direct Publishing: Taking Control and Reaping the Rewards

(01:00:11): The Future of Publishing: Embracing Wide Distribution and Independence

(01:06:35): Exploring the Boundless World of Transmedia Storytelling

(01:11:48): "Streamlining Workflows with Zapier: Automation Tips for Indie Authors"

(01:21:34): Navigating Self-Publishing 3.0: The Future of Publishing with ALLi

(01:30:29): "Building a Sustainable Author Career: Avoiding Burnout and Managing Expectations"

(01:32:57): Staying Healthy at Conferences: Five Tips to Avoid "Con Crud"

(01:36:21): Outro

Dive into the dynamic world of social media strategy with this month's issue of Indie Author Magazine. In an era where 'Writing Means Business', we bring you the latest insights and tools to effectively navigate the digital landscape and connect with your readers.

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00): Intro

(01:04): "Indie Author Tools: Your One-Stop Resource for Writing and Marketing Success!"

(02:09): "The Ongoing Debate: AI in Publishing - A Letter from the Editor"

(04:36): Unleashing the Power of Paid Promotions: Elevating Your Book's Success

(08:26): "Steampunk: The Fusion of History and Fantasy in an Imaginative Universe"

(12:17): "The Power of Incubation: Embracing Rest and Play for Creative Breakthroughs"

(15:38): Unlocking Dreams: How Jillian Dodd Turns Dreamscapes into Bestselling Romances

(25:42): Exploring the New Canva Pro Features: Empowering Authors with Smart Design

(31:33): Unlocking the Influencer Mindset: Mastering Social Media Strategy

(31:54): Unleashing Your Authenticity: Transforming Social Media for Authors

(35:15): TikTok's BookTok Revolution: How Authors Can Cash in on the Boom

(40:32): "Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Revolutionizing Authors' Social Media Strategy"

(45:24): "Starting Over as an Author: Embracing New Beginnings and Building a Career"

(47:47): Maximizing Social Media for Book Marketing: Tips, Strategies, and Time Management

(51:36): "Mastering the Art of Short-Form Videos: 10 Tips for Success"

(01:00:52): Decoding the Algorithmic Dance: Maximizing Indie Authors' Social Media Reach

(01:05:44): Outro

Dive into the world of editing and perfect your craft with this month's issue of Indie Author Magazine. In an industry constantly evolving, we bring you the tools and strategies to help enhance your work and reach your readers more effectively.

Immerse yourself in these key articles:

✓ Corner the Market: Amazon Attribution Links Remove the Guesswork from Your Ad Campaign by Steve Higgs

✓ Ready for Proofreading? PerfectIt Is the Editor's Style-Checking Software that Can Assist Authors Too by Tiffany Robinson

✓ Should You Americanize Your Writing? The International Author’s Debate by Desiree Smith

✓ Professional Editors Underline the Vital Art of Line Editing by Tanya Nellestein

In our exclusive feature "Hot Buttered Romance: Theodora Taylor’s Recipe for Writing Marketable Books Without Writing to Market" by Jenn Lessmann, we delve into the secrets of Theodora Taylor, the Amazon Top 10 bestselling author. Known for her "hot books with heart," Taylor shares her unique approach to writing what she calls "universal fantasy." With a career spanning various genres from Fantasy to Billionaire Romance, she reveals how she has carved a niche for herself, not by following market trends, but by adding her unique flavor or "butter" to her books. Her journey from playwright to indie author offers both inspiration and practical advice to authors at every stage of their career.

Also in this issue:

- Editor’s Letter: Grammarian Gratitude by Nicole Schroeder

- Three Ways to Up the Ante in Act 2 by David Viergutz

- Dear Indie Annie: Editor-less in Edwardsville

- Martelle’s Motivation: Because I Write by Craig Martelle

- Prosperity: Professional Editing Pays Plenty by Honorée Corder

- Ten Tips: Editing with Sudowrite by Michael La Ronn

- How Writer Parents Can Keep Their Cool During Back-to-School by Audrey Hughey

Whether you're a new author learning the art of editing or a seasoned veteran seeking to refine your craft, this issue is packed with insights and advice to help you navigate the indie publishing landscape. Dive in and emerge a stronger writer.

Unlock the power of metadata and discover new ways to optimize your author website in this month's issue of Indie Author Magazine. As the world of indie publishing continues to evolve, we delve into the tools and strategies that can help you connect with readers and boost your sales.

Dive into these key articles:

✓ Mastering Amazon Attribution, the Tool that Changes the Ads Game for Authors

✓ Data Driven: Optimize Your Author Website with Google Analytics 4

✓ The Key to Discoverability: How Your Book's Keywords Connect You with Readers

In our exclusive interview, join us as we explore the literary world of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author Ben Wolf, who is not only conquering dragons but also the literary world.

Also in this issue:

- Editor’s Letter: A New View on Metadata

- Corner the Market: Spend Money to Make Money from Steve Higgs

- Keeping Things PG: A Guide to ‘Clean,’ or Sweet, Romance

- Dear Indie Annie: Juggling in Jersey City 

- Martelle’s Motivation: Therapeutic Isolation

- How Therapeutic Journaling Preserves the Healing Power of Words for Authors

- Prosperity: From Metadata to Mega Sales

- The Beginner Author’s Guide to BISAC Codes

- Ten Tips: Website SEO

Whether you're a new author or a seasoned veteran, this issue is packed with insights and advice to help you navigate the indie publishing landscape.

Dearest Listeners,

We cordially welcome you to another enlightening episode of Indie Author Magazine's podcast. This is your confidante, Indie Annie, here to escort you through a maze of literary wisdom and publishing insight.

This month, we delve into the delicate art of manuscript preparation and sharing with an article by Jenn Lessmann titled "Document Sharing Tips and Best Platforms for Delivering Your Manuscript Securely". To complement this, Eryka Parker explores a most pertinent question for authors in "Developmental Editor or Beta Readers? Navigating the Book Revision Conundrum".

Our esteemed Managing Editor, Nicole Schroeder, shares precious insights in her letter titled "Protecting What’s Precious", while Tiffany Robinson introduces us to "Piracy Prevention Programs for Your ARC’s Maiden Voyage".

Then, permit us to whisk you away to a virtual realm with Wendy Van Camp as she recounts her experiences in "Exploring Flights of Foundry, A Virtual Sci-Fi Convention". And do remember to catch up on "2023’s IBPA Publishing University in Review" with Eryka Parker.

In our industry insights section, we have Craig Martelle's motivating piece, "Simple Words, Not Simple Stories", and Honoree Corder's forward-thinking article, "Thinking Ahead with Your Advance Reader Team".

Steve Higgs takes us on a marketing expedition with "Corner the Market: The Subtle Art of Ad Copy", while Sharon Dooley provides a charming guide on "Everything the Only Child Needs to Know to Write Realistic Siblings".

We shall also unveil a concerning viral trend that harmed indie authors and Amazon's response, as narrated by David Viergutz in his piece, "Hacked: How Amazon Responded to a Viral Trend that Harmed Indie Authors".

And certainly, we shan't forget to illuminate the paths of productivity with "Ten Tips: Google Workspace" by Wendy Van Camp, before we finally sit down for a teatime chat with the force of nature that is Joanna Penn, in a Q&A that shares lessons from her path to a creative career.

And finally, dear listeners, you shall hear from me, Indie Annie, addressing the perplexities of working with Personal Assistants and Virtual Assistants in my column "Dear Indie Annie: Perplexed about PAs".

So, gather your quills, your parchment, and perhaps a cup of tea, for we're about to embark on another enlightening journey through the world of indie publishing.

Yours ever so faithfully,

Indie Annie

Greetings and salutations, dear listeners! This is your favourite sassy Aunt Indie Annie, bringing you the delightful melodies of the Indie Author Magazine Podcast, all the way from this side of the pond.

In this enchanting episode, we're embarking on an adventurous dive into the world of newsletter promotions. A veritable treasure chest of opportunities to boost sales and bring a certain joie de vivre to your authorial career. But let's not put all our eggs in one basket, shall we? After all, it takes more than one arrow to hit the bullseye when it comes to reaching our dear readers. So, prepare yourself for a splendid exploration of unique and creative ways to connect with your audience and prosper.

Our grand parade of articles today includes:

Firstly, we're thrilled to present the charming Paul Austin Ardoin, guest author extraordinaire, enlightening us all in his piece titled "Promo Newsletters for the Marketing Novice." A must-read for any budding author hoping to find success in this wild frontier of indie publishing.

Next, we address the ever-lingering spectre of Promo FOMO, with our good friend David Viergutz, who generously shares a smorgasbord of newsletter options designed to suit every indie author under our glorious sun.

Following that, we journey into the intriguing realm of nearly invisible data collection tools. Tiffany Robinson shall be our guide, illuminating how pixel tags can stealthily boost your author business.

In our esteemed author spotlight, we have the honour of introducing the incomparable Chrishaun Keller-Hanna. Her unique merchandise extends the universe of her books, creating a legion of die-hard fans. Her innovative interpretation of 'going wide' is bound to tickle your fancy and sprinkle your path with fresh ideas.

But, dear listeners, we have much more in store!

Yours truly, Indie Annie, will offer a dollop of encouragement to a new author launching their first book into the world.

We'll transport you to a front-row seat at author readings, a splendid opportunity to let your work bask in the limelight.

We invite you to traverse the thrilling path of writing outside the law with the Vigilante Justice subgenre.

And make sure not to miss Martelle’s Motivation, discussing the paradox of perfection, followed by the delightful exploration of the BookTube community, and a profound discussion on prosperity as it begins with promotion.

Lastly, we join Steve Higgs in the marketplace as he eloquently details the crucial role images should play in your Facebook Ads.

So, dear authors, whether you're a fledgling writer or a seasoned professional, I cordially invite you to join us on this splendid episode of the Indie Author Magazine Podcast. I daresay you will discover something new and thrilling to add to your author journey

AI Advancements, The Intersection of Creativity & Technology, Publishing Industry Perspectives, and Author Empowerment

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, explore the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the writing and publishing industry. Delve into the benefits and risks of using AI in your writing process, learn about the ethical considerations, and discover how AI can become an indispensable ally in your author journey.

Read three key articles:

✓ OP-ED: How AI Saved My Writing Career by Steph Pajonas

✓ OP-ED: Without Ethical Standards, AI Poses Risks to the Creative Industry by Russell Nohelty

✓ Decoding AI: What Artificial Intelligence Really Is, and What It Can Do

Ash Roberts shares insights on copyright conundrums surrounding AI-generated content and the importance of ethical guidelines in the creative industry.

Our Wise, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Addresses Apprehensions about AI

Seven Ways AI Art Can Improve Your Book Launch

Martelle's Motivation: The Great AI Debate

Ten Tips: ChatGPT Prompts & Editing with GPT

AI: Your Perfect Plotting Partner?

Using AI Images Legally: What You Need to Know

Creatives Debate AI's Impact on Publishing Industry

Accessibility with AI: Using Artificial Intelligence to Reach More Readers

Editor's Letter: More than Two Sides to the Story

Corner the Market: Understanding the Facebook Ads Formula with Steve Higgs

What You Should Know about AI as a Marketing Tool

Prosperity: Multiply Your Success with AI by Honoree Corder

Q&A: Sudowrite, the AI Writing Platform, Makes Its Introduction

Using AI Art to Level Up Your Author Career: An Artist's Perspective

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, find new strategies for reaching the finish line in your first draft. Tackle the question of which writing software works best, learn how you can escape the everyday with writing retreats that focus on your story, and rediscover the joys of creative storytelling and of being your book’s first reader.

Read three key articles:

✓ The Truth Behind Nonfiction: What It Takes to Write about Real Life

✓ The Expert’s Guide to Hiring a Book Coach

✓ What to Consider When New Book Ideas Threaten Your Work-in-Progress

You’ll also follow Mark Leslie Lefebvre through his many adventures as an author, publisher, bookseller, and public speaker. Learn about the teachers who influenced him early in life, what he sees on the horizon for independent publishing, and his sources of writing inspiration—then and now.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Shares Her Thoughts with an Author Who Feels Discouraged as a Woman Writing in a Male-Dominated Genre
• Reignite Your Creative Spirit: Finding the Writing Retreat Right for You
• Back to Basics: How Writers Can Make the Most of Google Docs and Microsoft Word
• What You Need to Know about Image Copyright Law as an Indie Author
• ​​Martelle’s Motivation: Author Outreach
• Tried-and-True Tips for Making Your Historical Fiction Believable from the Start
• Five More Simple Stretches You Can Do from Your Desk
• Ten Tips: Facebook Groups
• Prosperity: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Write, Write Again!
• The Truth about Trans Characters: Who Can Write Them, and How to Do it Right
• Corner the Market: How to Make Millions with Marketing with Steve Higgs

Ready to boost your book sales and find your loyal fans? In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn to hone your email marketing tactics, pique your subscribers’ interest, and connect with new readers along the way—it all starts with an attention-grabbing newsletter, and it’s easier than you think.

Read three key articles:

✓ Four Simple Steps for Rolling out the Welcome Mat to Your Mailing List, with Guest Author Tammi Labrecque

✓ A Bolt from the Sendinblue: Unique Features that Set the Email Service Provider Apart

✓ The Art of Story-Selling: Use Your Storytelling Powers to Finesse Your Email Marketing

You’ll also get to know Tammi Labrecque, the master of email marketing who has taught more than twenty thousand authors the secrets to becoming a newsletter ninja. Read about what she’s learned after almost a decade in the indie author world, plus learn top tips for perfecting your newsletter welcome sequence from Tammi herself.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Offers Words of Wisdom to a Social Media Butterfly Who’s Shy about Their Own Work
• Prosperity: Email Is the New Mailbox Money
• The Name of the Game: Why Your Characters’ Names Matter, No Matter Your Genre
• Four Authors Share the Stories of Friendship They’ve Penned through Their Writing Groups
• The Secret Mindset of a Millionaire Author
• Buy Back Your Writing Time: When and How to Hire Extra Help for Your Business
• Managing Your Author Career with Chronic Illness: A Health Coach’s Perspective
• Romancing Your Readers: It’s Time to Start Sharing About Life Beyond Your Books
• Why Contemporary Romance Remains the Leading Subgenre
• Ten Tips: Twitter

Martelle’s Motivation: The Reader Experience

It’s the start of a new year, and to celebrate, we’re pulling together the best organizational and outlining strategies to set you on the path to success in 2023. Whether you’re looking to recharge and reset with resolutions to protect your health or are ready to reach for the stars with your book sales, IAM has the tools you need to prepare for your best year yet.

Read three key articles:

✓ Five Plotting Methods You Can Use in Your Daily Life

✓ The Daily Habits of Seven-Figure Authors

✓ Prosperity: Outlining Your Future as a Prosperous Writer

You’ll also meet Darcy Pattison, a children’s author and publisher who formed her own publishing house and built her brand with the youngest readers in mind. The award-winning owner of Mims House aims to start conversations in her genre with every book she publishes. “I really try for excellence,” she says.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Encourages an Author Who Worries Their Time to Publish May Have Passed
• How Your Characters’ Needs Can Make Them More Human
• The Secret to Unlocking the Action-Adventure Genre
• Martelle’s Motivation: The Rising Tide
• A Tale of Three Presses: Lessons in Finding A Path to Your Dream Publishing House
• What’s Your Author Value Statement? How and Why to Change Your Mindset in 2023
• Otter.ai: An Author’s Starting Place for Speech-to-Text Software
• Ten Tips: Fiverr
• New Year’s Resolutions Every Indie Author Can Set for a Healthier 2023
• An In-Depth Look Back at Everything 20Books Vegas 2022
• 2023 Author Events to Mark on Your Calendar for the New Year

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn how to plan for success by setting realistic goals for your author business. You’ll learn how to choose an author planner, keep track of writing time, and maximize your business day.

Read three key articles:

✓ Making The List: A Multi-Time Bestseller Recounts Her Road To The Top

✓ 10 Tips for: Choosing Your Perfect Planner

✓ Seven Steps To Your Perfect Five-Year Publishing Plan

You’ll also get to know author powerhouse Mark Dawson, who went from frustrated traditionally published author to clumsy and unsuccessful self-published author to international success story in just a few short years, and now throws back the curtain on the industry through the Self Publishing Formula courses, podcast, and live events.

Plus:

• Q&A: Indie Author Experts Reflect On Industry Growth And Where We're Headed In 2023
• Frankfurt Book Fair Showcases A Bigger World For Indie Authors
• Martelle’s Motivation: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
• Ulysses: A ‘Just Write’ App For Authors
• Watching The Clock: How To Keep Track Of Time In Your Writing
• How Spicy Romance Authors Turn Up The Heat For Readers
• Put It All Together Now: Grow Your Audience And Your Publishing Skills By Organizing Anthologies
• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Helps Lost In Lajas Decide Whether To Wrangle A Fairytale Romance Gone Awry Into Sci-Fi Back To The Original Plan
• Three Tips For Fitting Your Writing Time Into The Festive Season
• How the Right Mindset Turns Storytelling into Sanctuary And An Answer To Doomscrolling

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn how to find new audiences and increase traffic to your books without spending a fortune on ads. A host of potential new readers are out there, and whether they’re in the mailing list of another author, attending a book-signing event, or scrolling through social media, we’ll tell you how to reach them.

Read three key articles:

✓ How to Prepare for Your First Signing Event as an Author

✓ #Unfiltered: What You Should Be Sharing with Readers on Social Media

✓ What It Takes to Make Your Next Book a Holiday Hit

You’ll Also Get to Know “Authorpreneur” Audrey Hughey. As the Creator of The 2023 Author’s Planner and the Author Transformation Alliance, She’s Helped Hundreds Of Writers Achieve Their Goals, And Now She’s Doing The Same for Herself.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Offers Relationship Advice to an Author Who’s Fallen Out of Love with Their Characters
• The Dos and Don’ts of Creating Your Reader Magnet
• Broaden Your Book's Horizons with IAM's Guide to Convincing Bilingual Characters
• Making the List: What You Need to Know Before Your Book Becomes a Bestseller
• Ten Tips: Newsletter Swaps
• Discover the Art History Term that Rejects Originality, and Why Authors Should Embrace It
• Ahead of the Cold, Here’s How You Can Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter
• Four Free, Easy-to-Use Programs for Every Stage of Publishing
• Martelle's Motivation: The Power of In-Person Author Conferences

All Work, Plenty of Play: The 2022 NINC Conference in Review

This issue of Indie Author Magazine Podcast is all about the money. Amid an uncertain economic climate, we hear from financial experts about the steps authors can take to better manage their cash flow, so you can feel more secure about your finances today and still prepare for growth tomorrow.

Hear three key articles:

✓ LLCs Made Simple: What You Need to Know about Starting Your Own Company

✓ Checks and Balances: When the Royalties Roll in, Here's How Indie Authors Can Budget for the Future

✓ 5 Tips for Money Goals that Just Make Cents

You’ll Also Take a Behind-the-Curtains Peek at Indie Author Magazine’s inaugural Author Tech Summit, Including How to View Sessions You Might’ve Missed and Updates about Future Summits and Special Events.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Gives Advice on Balancing Your Book Career with Other Demands
• What to Consider Before Publishing Your Poetry Collection
• Achieve the Work-Life Balancing Act a Little Bit at a Time
• Ten Tips: Draft2Digital
• Martelle's Motivation: Consider How You’re Spending Your Most Valuable Currency
• Food for Thought: Add Flavor to Your Fiction with These Techniques for Writing about Food
• The Silent Struggle: The Author’s Self-Care Guide for a Healthier Mind
• Why We Need Disabled Stories (And How to Write Them)

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, dive into the best practices for marketing your books and growing your audience. Learn about the latest publishing trends as well as tried-and-true methods for attracting readers whether you’re sharing a new story or expanding the world of an established series.

Read three key articles:

✓ Marketing Homework Any Author Can Do to Boost Book Sales

✓ The Transformative Power of Transmedia Storytelling

✓ The Indie Author’s Recipe for Cross-Genre Success

You’ll Also Meet USA Today Best-Selling Author Monica Leonelle. Read about Her Journey from Software Engineer to Productive Novelist And How She’s Used Her Expertise to Spark Other Indie Success Stories.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Suggests How to Put a Spin on Something That’s Been Done Before
• Tropes to Know to Help Your Superhero Novel Soar to New Heights
• Four Simple Ways to Stress Less
• Ten Tips: Amazon A+ Content
• Which Serial Fiction Platform Is Right for You?
• Martelle's Motivation: The Best Is Yet to Come
• Book Influencers Help Turn a New Page in Publishing
• SPS Live from a Volunteer's Point of View
• Travel the World with the World Wide Web: Research Tips for Writing about Real Places
• The Silent Struggle: Ways to Manage Mental Health

Advertising as an Indie Author, Where to Advertise Books, Working with Other Authors, and 20Books Madrid 2022 in Review

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn how to make the most of your advertisements so you can put your books in more readers’ hands, plus the connections you can build with others in the industry that will propel your career to the next level.

Read three key articles:

✓ Advertising as an Indie Author: Where to Start

✓ How to Hook Readers with Better Ad Copy

✓ What Writers Can Gain from Clubhouse, the Audio-Only Social Network

You’ll Also Meet Tameri Etherton, the Indie Whose Author Story Includes A Mischievous Dragon and A Move From San Diego Across the Pond to Scotland.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Helps A Fantasy Writer Know When To Start Their Draft
• 20Books Madrid 2022 in Review
• Martelle's Motivation: First Things First
• Finding Mr. Write: Your Guide to the Perfect Co-Writing Partner
• Ten Tips: Canva
• The Art of the Anthology: What You Need to Know Before You Submit
• Mix Up Your Writing Methods with These Typing Alternatives
• The Silent Struggle: A Look at the Relationship between Writing and Mental Health
• From the Mouths of Babes: How to Write Kids Dialogue
• Author Helper Suite Gives Users A Hand with the Backend of Author Business
• Breaking Down the Difference Between New Adult and Young Adult Fiction

Nonfiction Backlists, Backlist Sales, Improving Book Sales, Organizing Sales Data, Trigger Warnings in Books, How Authors Use Patreon, Dealing with Bad Reviews

Indie Author Magazine Featuring Nick Thacker
Earning More from Your Backlist, Improving Nonfiction Book Sales, Sales Data Monitoring, and Patreon for Indie Authors

In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we highlight how you can boost interest in books you’ve already published and earn more between new releases. Learn how to let your backlist do the work so you can get back to the business of writing your next novel.

Read three key articles:

✓ Backlisted, Not Blacklisted: Turn a Profit from Books Already on Your Author Shelf

✓ 11 Ways to Earn More with Your Nonfiction Books

✓ ScribeCount Offers an Affordable, Time-Saving Solution for Reading Author Sales Data

You’ll Also Meet Author Nick Thacker, Who’s Indie Success Story Has Paved the Way for His Newest Project—a Traditional Publishing Company that Seeks to Reshape the Industry.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Encourages A Nonfiction Author to Share Their Wisdom with Readers
• Martelle's Motivation: Take Your Backlist to the Bank
• Indie Authors Weigh In on Whether Some Books Should Have Trigger Warnings
• 5 Tips for Adding Diversity to Your Manuscript Draft
• Why Texas Might Be the Perfect Setting for Your Next Book
• How to Conquer the Bad Review Blues
• Ten Tips: Patreon
• Bye-Bye, Blue Light Blockers: Studies Show the Glasses Don’t Protect Your Sight against Screens
• Fairy Tale Retellings Breathe New Life into Childhood Classics

Indie Author Magazine Featuring Tao Wong
Managing Your ARC Readers, Better Beta Reader Feedback, Reader Magnet Ideas, and Press Release Distribution

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we shine a light on the beta and ARC teams who’ll read your work first, plus all the marketing steps you can take before your story has even hit shelves. ★

Hear three key articles:

✓ Beta Readers vs. ARC Readers: The Differences, Explained

✓ Managing Your ARC Reader Dream Team

✓ Reader Magnet Revolution: Unconventional Ideas Every Author Can Explore

You’ll Also Meet Tao Wong, the Bestseller Who Found Full-Time Status by Focusing on His Craft and on Creating Multiple Streams of Income.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Shows An Author How Their Dyslexia Is A Storytelling Superpower
• Martelle's Motivation: How Confidence Can Shape Your Author Career
• Does Your Writing Suffer from the 'Wandering Body Part' Problem?
• Ten Tips: Better Beta Reader Feedback
• Season of the Witch: A Closer Look at Paranormal Women's Fiction
• Writing with Chronic Illness: One Author’s Advice for Finding Balance
• A Journalist’s Guide to the Perfect Press Release
• Getting Started with StoryOrigin: A Basic Overview
• The (Un)Balancing Act: Bring Creativity Back to Your Business

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we examine email marketing to help you craft newsletters that will grab readers’ attention and keep them coming back for more. ★

Read three key articles: 
✓ JPG vs. TXT: Are Newsletters Better When They Include Images?
✓ Spring Cleaning Your Email List: Your Guide to Removing Bots, Dead Addresses, and Non-responders
✓ What Indie Authors Can Learn from Brandon Sanderson's Multimillion-Dollar Kickstarter Campaign

Meet Robyn Wideman, the Author and Publisher Who Uses Data to Understand His Audience and Drive His Success.

Plus:

• Our Sassy, Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Encourages An Author Who Questions Whether Her Bad Grammar Should Keep Her from Writing
• Indie Insider: The Attitude Shift that Will Help You Achieve Success
  Is Your Email Service Provider Up to Snuff?
• Tips for Finding One Right for You
• Ten Tips: Email Subject Lines
• Plottr Offers Peek at Pro Version Coming Later This Month
• A True 'Slice of Life' Story: How to Make Memoirs that Mean Something
• Writing with Chronic Illness: Creative Ways to Keep Creating
• 4 Tips for Preserving Your Energy and Streamlining Your Creative Process
• It's a Cinch: The Fact and Fiction of Corsets
• The Women of GameLit: Making Their Mark on a Male-Dominated Genre

Spring Cleaning Your Email List: Your Guide to Removing Bots, Dead Addresses, and Non-responders

A True ‘Slice of Life’ Story

It’s a Cinch: The Fact and Fiction of Corsets

The Women Of GameLit: Making Their Mark On A Male-Dominated Genre

Plottr Offers Peek At Pro Version Coming Later This Month

Four Tips for Preserving Your Energy and Streamlining Your Creative Process

Is Your Email Service Provider Up to Snuff? Tips for Finding One Right for You

Writing with Chronic Illness: Creative Ways to Keep Creating

Indie Annie answers this month's question.

What The Indie Author Can Learn From The Sanderson Kickstarter

10 Tips For Email Subject Lines

Magicblood Media Publisher Shares His Audience-First Approach to the Craft

Attitude of Top Indies

So you've decided to try a new writing style and are unsure of where to start? Whether that be screenplays, picture books, or even focusing on different character arcs, we've got you covered with how to plan out your next book.

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we revisit the craft of writing, focusing on plot points and writing strong characters readers love ⸺ or love to hate.★

Read three key articles:

✓ Plotting A Book Vs. A Screenplay

✓ Three Essential Arcs For Crafting Strong Characters And Shaping Your Story

✓ The ABCs Of Publishing Picture Books

Meet Ricardo Fayet, The Friendly Founding Face Of Reedsy, the Freelance Directory for Indie Authors, and Author of How to Market a Book.

Plus:

• Our Sassy Advice-Giving Aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ Gives Advice To An Author Who Wonders If She’s Good Enough Or Wasting Her Time
• 3 Essential Arcs For Crafting Strong Characters And Shaping Your Story
• 10 Tips For Newsletter Content: How To Keep Readers Engaged
• Atticus: A Writer’s Goldilocks Solution For Writing, Editing, And Formatting
• Genre Tropes: Criminal Justice. How To Write Arresting Police Procedurals.
• All About Romantasy: The Sizzling Marriage Of Romance And Fantasy
• Writing With Chronic Illness - Tips For Successfully Managing Your Career While Also Managing Your Health Challenges
• The Power Of Slow: How To Keep Writing From Becoming A Slog
• Industry Insider: Chrishaun Keller-Hanna On Growth In The Indie Author Industry And What’s Next?

Arcs For Crafting Strong Characters And Shaping Your Story

Writing With Chronic Illness

You Go Faster When You Go Slower

The ABC's of Publishing Picture Books

Top Ten Tips For Newsletter Content

Ricardo Fayet, The Friendly Face Of Reedsy

Plotting a Book VS. A Screenplay

Need-To-Know Details To Write Criminal Justice By The Books

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Translating your work into other languages can make you more money. Of course, your next question is, “How? What’s the very first thing I should do? I don’t know the first thing about translations!”

This issue of Indie Author Magazine answers those questions, and many more.

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, you’ll learn how to translate your work into other languages, maximizing your earnings and long-term success.★

Read three key articles:

✓ Is Your Book Multilingual? Considerations for the Translations Question.

✓ There is no “I” in Translate: What’s it Take to Find Your Dream Translation Team?

✓ Marketing Translations.

You’ll also meet Steve Higgs, a man of contradictions. Tough ex-army man and 7-figure author of over sixty cozy mysteries in three years, featuring bored housewives and crime-solving police dogs.

Plus:

• Our sassy advice-giving aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ gives advice to an author whose family believes she’s wasting her time
• Ghostwriters: Is Haunting for Hire in your Future?
• 10 Tips for Bookbub: Demystifying the elusive featured deal — and so much more.
• Military Science Fiction: Interplanetary conflict meets speculative technologies.
• Is translation software available to authors that rivals native speaker translations? DEEPL might be the answer.
• We share resources for finding translators and tools to research and understand legal issues and rights.
• Amazon AWS: How indie authors can tap into cost-effective services of the global computing network.
• Do I call 911 or 999? When and how to incorporate Emergency Medical Services correctly in your manuscript.
• Writer Health and Wellness: Choosing the right chair, practicing gratitude, and how to avoid “comparisonitis”.

Indie Author Magazine: Featuring Ines Johnson

Audiobook Production Basics, NFT Books, Marketing Nonfiction, and Getting Cozy with Mysteries

For self-published authors, the future is now. Without the traditional roadblocks to publishing, it's now possible to take your intellectual property and expand your publishing universe to include not just e-books and paperbacks but also hardbacks, box sets, audiobooks, serialized newsletters, and even NFTs.

Dazzled by the possibilities? Overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry. This issue is just for you.

★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, you’ll learn what successful authors use to expand their books into other formats like audiobooks, paid newsletters, NFTs, and hardbacks.★

Read three key articles:

✓ Hardbacks Made Easy: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Deciding Which Hardcover Options Are Right for You

✓ Make Some Noise: What—and How—Indie Authors Gain From a Growing Audiobook Industry

✓ NFT Books: A Work in Progress: A Vision from within the Infancy of Crypto Publishing

You’ll also meet Ines Johnson - the bestselling storyteller who loves good tropes,  satisfying her readers with kissing books spanning multiple genres.

Plus:

• Industry Insider Jamie Davis helps avoid common writing mistakes when writing medical details
• Win the Short Game: How to Successfully Market NonFiction
• Our sassy advice-giving aunt, ★ Indie Annie ★ gives advice to an author when an editor strangles their voice
• 10 Tips for Facebook: What’s working in 2022
• Get Cozy: How these mysteries satisfy readers one murder at a time
• Author Platforms: How to start or manage yours successfully by thinking like a spider
• Mindset Quick Tips: How to prioritize writing time when you have no time
• Standing Desks and Treadmill Desks: Worth the hype or another expensive coat rack?

Hear the three key release strategy articles:

✓ Full of Fanfare: Getting the Word Out about Your Book

✓ Rocket Fuel Doesn’t Come in a Can: Why Wide Authors Need A Custom Launch Plan

✓ Rapid Release to Rapid Riches? What’s Working and What’s Not

You’ll also meet Elana Johnson - the quick-writing queen of over 160 titles in four pen names, and legendary leader of the indie Inspiration Facebook Group.

Plus:

• Industry Insider Jackie Dana deciphers SUBSTACK - everything you need to get started writing paid episodic stories delivered to readers via email.
• Getting the Most from your Writing Time
• The Commotion of Notion: Keep writing workflows organized with an ingenious app
• Walking the Wire: How to add tension to your story and manage conflict.
• Ten Tips for Kickstarter: How authors can fund projects and writing.
• Pomodoro Pro-Tips: How to use the method to squeeze every word onto the page.
• Mindset: Avoid overwhelm with this step-by-step approach to your career

Roland Denzel is the founder of indestructibleauthor.com and is a health and nutrition author, coach, and restorative exercise specialist, as well as an indie author. In this episode he shares some basics with indie authors considering a standing desk.