by Heather Wallace Self-publishing is an exciting undertaking. The thrill of seeing your words in print, the joy of sharing your story with the world, and the potential for creative freedom are undeniably enticing. However,...
Key Qualities for Self-Publishing Success
Originally Posted 2/15/18 If, as an indie author, you feel like you’re learning how to swim by jumping straight into the deep end, you aren’t alone. But, although it’s admirable to jump in both feet...
Originally posted 2/9/18 When indie authors come to me and ask “Should I just give up?” it’s hard to answer. Without knowing a lot of the history of the book or what the author has...
Contacting the press and embarking on a book tour are part of your publicity campaign, but there are other ways to drum up excitement for your book launch.
Originally posted 6/1/17 (*updated) These are good times for self-published authors (according to the *latest Bowker stats, there were 2.6 million books self-published in 2023!) The audience is growing, and the stereotypes are slowly going...
"Handing over" your manuscript doesn't describe just a transfer of paperwork, it describes a change of mental state on the author's part.
A series of instructional posts by Ed Charlton, IR’s Publishing Services Manager
A series of instructional posts by Ed Charlton