Advice from IR Approved Author Jane Haltmaier: “Be prepared to spend some time (and money) on marketing your Book.” Read More » May 12, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Corinne Price: “My motivation is purely wanting others to read my books and love the characters and stories as much as I do.” Read More » May 7, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Mahitab Mahmoud: “Self-publishing is a learning process, but it’s worth it. You get to have a voice in a very competitive field.” Read More » May 5, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Henk Pretorius: “Most of us believe we’re independent thinkers. We’re not.” Read More » April 30, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Authors Anca Castillo & Cary Lopez: “Don’t let fear (fear of the unknown, imposter syndrome…whatever the fear might be based on) get in the way. JUST WRITE.” Read More » April 28, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author H. Lee Hardies: “Most of us want to write more than we want to sell our books or ourselves” Read More » April 27, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Mary Lawrence: “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” Read More » April 23, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Layla Kara: “Gambling on yourself is the only wager worth making.” Read More » April 21, 2026
Advice from IR Approved Author Jem Spears: “Every person you meet while trying to write and sell your books is now a part of your network.” Read More » April 16, 2026
IRDA Winning Author Morgan Hatch: “Gone To Ground is a good book, but I want to write a better book.” Read More » June 20, 2025
IRDA Winning Author Katy Motiey: “I write because I have stories to tell and as therapy.” Read More » June 20, 2025
Advice from IRDA Winning Author Brian D McLean: “Stay focused and committed to your project: See it through to completion. I think, that in itself, is probably the greatest reward.” Read More » June 19, 2025
IRDA Winning Author Melody Hicks on her Motivation: “…simply seeing that others are enjoying the stories, that they found something with the characters that resonates with them…” Read More » June 17, 2025
IRDA Winning Author Manon Rinsma: “What truly motivates me isn’t fame or fortune—it’s the power of connection and healing through storytelling.” Read More » June 16, 2025
