Indie Author Magazine

Living The Romantasy: Genre Tropes in Romantic Fantasy

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 earni...

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, a...

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 Grou...

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. 

Dear Indie Annie, I love my characters. I love seeing them live out their lives, and making wonderful things happen to them. But my critique partner says my story is … Nice in Newcastle Writes… Read More »

On April 13th, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) announced a new program: Kindle Vella, a home for serial stories. Like Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Worlds before it, indie authors around … Vella: KDP Gets Serialous Read More »

Done is better than perfect. Just finish the thing. You can’t edit a blank page. All great advice for writers when they’re in the middle of the first draft slog. … Done is Better than Perfect Read More »

When writing your novel, you want a program that can contain all the amazing ideas that are swirling around in your brain in one place. Literature & Latte’s Scrivener is … The Writing On The Wall: Getting to Know Scrivener Read More »

After the excitement of Outlining, that first glimmer of the idea that’s going to be the most amazing story ever, we come to First Drafts. It’s time to roll up … Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves Read More »

When the shine of a new story idea fades and the muddy middle beckons, it is easy to lose interest, especially with a shaky or problematic plot. Giving up would … Conquering the Muddy Middle Read More »

Does your creativity wane when you need it to wax? Are you staring at a blank page with no inspiration and a deadline? Do you feel frustrated, cranky, and tired? … Connecting the Drops: Proper Hydration and Your Imagination Read More »

In this issue, we’re continuing to follow the basic process of creating a book. Outlining last time, First Drafts this. It seems like a fairly straightforward topic. However, our writers … Discover New Outlining Strategies Read More »

Alfred Hitchcock famously said, “I think everyone enjoys a nice murder, provided he is not the victim.” In reality, there is no such thing as a nice murder or a … Kill or Cure? Read More »

You have committed to writing a book, worked out the characters, what’s going to happen to them. The world is verdant and fleshed out in your head and you’re ready … Tackling the First Draft One Day at a Time Read More »

Drafting is how we get books. Books are our business. This means drafting is our business. Finishing our drafts is our top priority. No finished draft, no book. No book, … Battling the First Draft and Winning Read More »

What is collaboration? When two authors love each other very much… Okay, they don’t have to love each other but the best collaborations do emerge from professional relationships based on … The Many Faces of Author Collaboration Read More »

A logo is an asset that every author should consider having in their marketing repertoire. Your logo will be one of the key indicators of your brand. It will be … Author Logos: Making Your Mark Read More »

Clubhouse is the latest social media platform. It’s an audio-only platform where people engage in conversation in groups called “rooms.” Some rooms invite everyone to participate, whereas in others you’re … Clubhouse: Make it Work for You Read More »

Before I get to this month’s topic, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us in our launch. Seeing how the indie author community embraced the … Step on the Stage and Shine Read More »

We’ve all read that publishing fast can be one of the drivers for a successful indie publishing career. In fact, there are writers who consistently produce a book a month. … Dictating Your Way to a First Draft Read More »

What makes a book an urban fantasy and not merely contemporary fantasy? It comes down to genre tropes. Every genre has its specific set of tropes that define it from … Urban Fantasy Tropes Read More »

We’ve all heard the expression “blood, sweat, and tears.” I’ve put my blood, sweat, and tears into this project. This month we will meet an author who did exactly that. … Jami Albright: Putting Blood, Sweat, and Tears into Every Project Read More »

Many of us write because we love to write; it’s our outlet that keeps us sane. Publishing is a by-product that becomes our businesses to pay for our writing habits. … Defining Success Read More »