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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated December 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
Marketing on Amazon
Amazon is a giant in the world of self-publishing. Understanding how Amazon works and what authors can do to take advantage is critical, and we’ve got the info.
How to Get Organized in 2026: Growing Your Author Business Without Losing Your Mind
Being an indie author in 2026 means you wear a lot of hats: writer, marketer, bookkeeper, social media manager, and probably part-time barista (for yourself). If your to-do list looks more like a t...
2026 Author Trends You Need to Know
This article explores the most important 2026 author trends affecting indie and traditionally published authors, including trust, AI in publishing, reader experience, discovery, and author sovereig...
Social Proof Sells Books: How to Get and Use Reader Reviews Strategically
Let’s start with a simple truth: books with reviews sell more copies. It’s not magic, it’s marketing. And it’s called social proof—a concept rooted in psychology and baked into consumer behavior...
2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
The Momentum Method: Smart Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Here’s a truth every indie author should hear: ✨ Visibility isn’t luck, it’s momentum. Sure, writing a great book is step one. But if you want readers to discover it (and fall in love with yo...
How to Take Your Stories Global: Translation Tips for Indie Authors
Learn how indie authors can expand their global reach through book translations with expert insights on European markets, distribution platforms, and marketing strategies from Mikhail Kolobin of PublishMe.
A Deep Dive on Special Editions: What They Are and How Indie Authors Can Use Them Strategically
As indie authors, we're always looking for ways to breathe new life into our backlist, create excitement for a new release, or simply give readers something a little extra. One tactic that’s been g...
Why Every Author Needs a Platform (Yes, Even You)
So you’ve written a book; maybe it’s your first, maybe your fifteenth. Either way, your author platform is the secret sauce that transforms your work from:❌ “I hope someone finds this…” ✅ “I know ...
How to Build a Reader Funnel That Turns Casual Readers into Superfans
A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve starte...