In four years of self-publishing, I have produced six books, five of which make up the Jovian Universe pentalogy. Here are the ten most important things I have learned in the past four years of my writing and publishing life.

Many adults understandably shy away from social media use, but it isn’t all bad. Adhering to a few guidelines can help.

Should you set up a preorder? Here are five ways preorders can help your book become successful.

Yes, of course I love hardcovers and paperbacks as well. But many little perks come with reading on a Kindle and some self-publishing help too.

Put a rewards system in place and watch your page count stack up.

We are self-publishers. And that’s definitely not a bad thing unless you cannot fathom partaking in an uphill battle. I assume that you can, and if so, you are suitably equipped for a self-publishing journey.

In this interview, indie author Tricia T. LaRochelle candidly shares what it took to prepare her first book for publication, what you can do right now to market your books, and much more.

One writer shares her process for crafting a novel.

No matter how many kind, flattering, awesome reviews you get, when one of those baddies arrives, you will still feel the pain. We all need reviews, so what can an author do?

Once you’ve published your book, your job as a self-publisher becomes marketing the book. That means getting the book into readers’ hands, which may be a simple plan but is far from easy.

Unlock the secret power reading provides writers.

A writing exercise you can do while you’re decking the halls.

Want to get on one of Amazon’s Top 100 lists? Read this post to find out how I did it.

As literary citizens, indie authors can give back in many ways. Here are a few of them.

As literary citizens, indie authors can give back in many ways. Here are a few of them.

Beta readers read your manuscript and provide constructive criticism on the big things like pacing, plot, characters, and voice. They are not friends, parents, siblings, or anyone else who will worry about hurting your feelings.

This week’s 7 Answers from an Author column features indie author R. L. Crossland, who most recently published The Abalone Ukulele.

I learned so much from participating in my first book fair! Here’s what you need to know.

There are as many ways to garner inspiration as there are to write a novel. In this article, I share what works for me.

This week’s 7 Answers from an Author column features indie author Joan Ramirez, who most recently has published a nonfiction book called The Write Rules.