Why I Loathe the Term “Self Publishing”

You’ll occasionally see me use the term “self publishing” here simply because of its common use among indie authors. But I hate that phrase. Hate, hate, hate it. If you want to call yourself a self publisher, by all means do so. There’s nothing wrong with that. My biggest issue with it is when people … Read more

Evelyn Lafont on Beta Readers: How Beta Readers Can Improve Your Book

Today Evelyn Lafont and I talk about beta readers for your books and e-books. Evelyn Lafont is a first-time fiction indie author, with her e-published novella Vampire Relationship Guide Volume One: Meeting and Mating scheduled for release on March 31st. Having only published nonfiction so far myself, I’ve seen benefits in working with beta readers … Read more

E-Publishing for Indie Authors: When to Bypass Print

With the introduction of e-readers it’s become almost essential for authors of print books to offer e-book versions of their works if they want to reach a broader market. But e-books have been around for a while now, and they serve purposes beyond being alternative versions of existing books. Sometimes it’s best to only e-publish … Read more

4 Reasons to Consider Indie Publishing

Do you want to publish a book in print? Do you really need the backing and validation of a traditional publisher, or can you go it alone? Indie publishing is actually a balance more than the antithesis of a traditional publishing contract. You choose the best people for your project…. You don’t do everything entirely … Read more