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...
Self Publishing
Digital publishing is a wide open world that can be confusing to navigate. Here we have everything you need to publish and distribute your books.
Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It)
Let’s face it: for most authors, the word “branding” feels like it belongs in a boardroom, not a writing nook. It conjures images of color palettes, social media trends, and soul-sucking efforts...
2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams)
Your inbox should be a place of encouragement - reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author career. But increasingly, authors are opening their inboxes to something...
The Power of the Prequel: Using Free Stories to Grow Your Email List
Picture this: your dream reader stumbles across your book. They're intrigued by your cover, your blurb, your genre. They almost click buy… but they hesitate. Maybe they’re not ready to commit to a ...
What to Do the Week After Your Email Promo
So you ran an email promo. 🎉 Maybe it was a Freebooksy blast that sent your downloads into orbit. Maybe Bargain Booksy helped you reach new readers in droves or maybe you spent thousands of doll...
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.
Best Podcasts for Authors (and Writers) in 2025
Level up your author journey in 2025 with our updated list of must-listen writing podcasts curated specifically for indie and self-published authors seeking inspiration, craft tips, and marketing know-how.
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...
What Makes a Book Go Viral?
You’ve written your book, polished it, and sent it into the world. You believe in it with every fiber of your being. But now comes the question every author asks at some point: How do I get readers...