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ReTold Tales: NaNoWriMo

November is here already! While I get my act together, here’s a post from last year all about NaNoWriMo. Savvy readers will notice that at the end I talk about working on a “light-hearted spin-off”–which became Worthy in Love. This… Continue Reading →

Revising Tips 102

Two weeks back, I wrote a very basic “Revising Tips 101.” Well, as the final edits for Death Pulls the Strings come to a close, here’s a follow-up with a few more hints! Whether you’re revising a draft before sending… Continue Reading →

Hidden Services: Bookfunnel

Hey everyone! I’m taking a break from my regularly-scheduled programming (read: editing, haha) to feature a “hidden gem,” so to speak, of the indie world. I’m fresh from an authors’ workshop over the weekend and realizing that I may have… Continue Reading →

Blogging, Newsletters, Subscriptions: Which Platform is Best?

With many options for blogging and newsletters, it’s tough to choose as an indie author. It all comes down to intention, audience, and time.

Author Copies: D2D Vs. IngramSpark

A brief look at ordering author copies in both Draft2Digital and IngramSpark as an indie author on a budget!

Cover Creation: D2D vs IngramSpark

If you’re an indie author deciding on creating a cover with D2D or IngramSpark, here is some firsthand perspective!

Reading Order: A PSA for Readers (and Authors Too!)

Using the Alchemical Tales as an example, indie author Elle Hartford discusses the thoughts behind a reading order and why they’re helpful.

Honesty Continued: What Next?

One indie author’s look at how far she’s come and what she plans to do next, from both a practical and passionate point of view.

Honesty Continued: How Do You Do It?

How do you do *everything* that it takes to be a successful indie author? What does it actually look like in day-to-day life?

Book Release Burnout, And How to Handle It

We’re all familiar with that “burnout” feeling, but how do we handle it and keep doing what we love? Today I share my tips!

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