It used to be that an author would have one or more people to act as beta readers to look over a manuscript. It was a spouse, family members, a writer friend (who owes you a massive favor), or the publishing company’s editor. Wherever they come from, their job is to read your jewel-like prose […]
The best writers health care starts with prevention, but when minor illnesses get you down, you don’t have to lie back and take it. It is not the job of The Career Indie Author to dispense medical advice. That said, we can give advice about what to do if you fall ill with a cold […]
Spend enough time at your desk writing, and your body will start complaining. It could take the form of muscle ache, swelling in the joints, a buzzing feeling in your elbow, or a crippling pain as you place your fingers in position to type your first words. It’ll take several forms — carpal tunnel syndrome, […]
The Career Indie Author is intended to be used as a map, showing you the wide, expansive terrain of indie publishing. Doing everything suggested in these pages is not recommended. Some techniques may not work with the kind of books you write. You may not have the interest in doing videos or podcasts. You may […]
The explosion of audiobook publishing in the past few years, fueled by smartphone sales, presents a significant revenue opportunity for indie writers. There are two major decisions in the process of making an audiobook. The first is to decide who will narrate it, and the second is who will produce it. Let’s focus on each […]
Author Cheatonomics describes techniques that are or should be found offensive or unethical. Adopting these tactics can damage your reputation and sales if you’re caught. The author does not endorse or recommend anything in this chapter. This is included for educational and entertainment purposes only. Last week in Author Cheatonomics, we looked at three ways […]
“Cheatonomics” describes techniques that you should find offensive or unethical. Adopting these tactics can damage your reputation and sales if you’re caught. The author does not endorse or recommend anything in this chapter. This is included for educational and entertainment purposes only. In the book “Freakonomics,” authors Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt described […]
Before I begin with today’s excerpt about the Library of Congress’ programs, I want to mention that mega-best-selling author Michael Anderle has a great Facebook group where more than 2,400 authors are helping each other become more successful money-making writers. This is a great group. It’s members are supportive and helpful, giving each other advice […]
It’s bound to happen: You get a Google Alert email for your name or your book title, click on it, and see the Jolly Roger appearing over the horizon. Your ebook is being offered as a free download. Ebook piracy! First bit of advice: Don’t. Panic. Chances are it may not be as bad as […]
I’m a sucker for a good book cover. It’s really hard to do well. Serviceable covers there are plenty, and now that indie publishing is a thing, there’s plenty of places where you can get them for cheap. Which makes me think that the bar is higher for a cover that’ll stop you. For that, […]