Do you write because it’s your hobby? If yes, you don’t have to spend a lot of time thinking about marketing. However, if you are writing to sell, you need to publish your book so...
If you want to sell more books, (and spoiler alert: we all do), you have to really know your reader.
February 26, 2026
5 FREE (and Awesome) Design Tools for Writers
As a self-published writer, you often find yourself in the shoes of a designer too. Here is a selection of less known apps and tools that will help you design and improve the looks of...
February 12, 2026
12 Things to Know about Book Marketing and Social Media
Working smarter, not harder, applies to most things. And social media should be at the top of your list of strategies to streamline.
One of the biggest challenges for writers nowadays is that they have to compete with all of the content available to audiences online.
January 29, 2026
6 Tips for Pitching to Local Media + How to Do It Effectively
Marketing your book to the media is a great way to get exposure for your book. And while you may be tempted to go after the big national outlets right out of the gate, don’t...
January 22, 2026
5 Perks of Being an Indie Author
In another era, an aspiring writer might dream of one day having a book published by one of the Big Six Publishers: Random House, Penguin, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, or Macmillan.
January 15, 2026
7 Tips To (Better) Promoting Your Book on Instagram
You may not know it but Instagram (and specifically #bookstagram, an Instagram account dedicated to books) is a great way to promote your title.
January 14, 2026
Next Steps After Your IndieReader Review
As consumers, we often go for a sure thing – name brands, established retailers, familiar movie stars, etc. – because we like what they offer and we know what to expect.