How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Getting local press coverage can feel like shouting into a void, but what if you knew exactly what edito...
Publishing
Once you’ve finished writing your book figuring out how to publish it can be daunting. We have compiled step-by-step guides on how to self-publish your book, information on becoming a hybrid author as well as how to work with distributors.
The Amazon A10 Update: 3 Things Every Indie Author Needs to Know
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Amazon just changed the rules — again. The A10 algorithm updat...
KU vs. Wide: What the Data Actually Says
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: KU or wide? It's the debate that never dies in indie publishing — and we're ending it with data. In t...
2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect
Every year, we ask readers about how and why they read. It’s one of our favorite projects, because it gives us a direct line into the hearts and habits of the people who keep the reading world turn...
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...
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...
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...
How Email Promos Can Fuel Your Direct Sales Success
If you’ve been watching the self-publishing world over the past few years, then you’ve heard a lot of buzz about direct sales. Selling books straight to your readers: without middlemen, without del...