Self-publishers

For indie authors, few free marketing efforts match the power of book reviews and blurbs. But many authors don't pursue reviews and blurbs, and that's a shame. Those who try are often disappointed with the results, and inexperience at querying reviewers is usually the cause.

There was a time when self-publishing your book through a vanity press was the kiss of death for any hope of a writing career. It was considered tacky and desperate, and not something any worthwhile author would ever consider.  Read more

In America and Britain, fiction is said to be in decline. PW recently called attention to the 16% (or $830 million) decline in the sales of adult fiction reported by the Association of American PublishersThe national trade association of the American book publishing industry; AAP has more than 300 members, including most of the major commercial publishers in the United States, as well as smaller and non-profit publishers, university presses and scholarly societies during the 2013-2017 period. In Britain, the Publishers Association reports a slightly larger drop over a similar period.  Read more

Want to succeed in the self-publishing world? Here are some important tips from Bookworks to help you make the most of your book.  Read more

Most indie authors are at least somewhat familiar with Twitter. Ever since its launch in 2006, authors and readers have flocked to the site, finding its emphasis on brevity and hashtagging features conducive to engaging fans and sparking discussions about books with people all over the world.