Romance is a growing genre for both men and women, challenging stereotypes about readers and writers. With 22% of romance readers being male, we are seeing diverse narratives and hybrid forms like romantasy. This evolving landscape offers significant opportunities for authors and publishers alike.| Story Empire
0 0 0 0If there’s one universal truth for indie authors, it’s this: some months feel like you’re riding the royalties rollercoaster, and other months… well, let’s just say you’re grateful for that free coffee punch card. While book sales may be your bread and butter, relying solely on one source of income can leave […]| Written Word Media
Discover how to build a book package that sells with expert tips from James Blatch. From genre clarity to ad alignment, learn how to turn browsers into buyers.| Written Word Media
Discover how ProWritingAid’s Manuscript Analysis works for nonfiction. See my real results, what I fixed, and whether it’s worth the cost.| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
0 0 0 0A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve started to see a trickle of sales or built a modest mailing list. And yet… you’re still wondering: “How do […]| Written Word Media
As with Part 1, this post was inspired provoked by a post on another blog. That post asks whether indie authors should refrain from publishing in order to give their fellow authors’ works a better …| Story Empire
Unfiltered Laterpress review for indie authors. See how it compares to Amazon KDP, what works, what doesn’t, and why more authors are taking notice.| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
0 0 0 0We know there’s a lot of buzz about AI right now, and for good reason. AI can be a powerful tool for authors. But here’s the good news: whether you’re experimenting with AI or sticking to trusted tools, there are plenty of small, smart ways to make your marketing more manageable. The […]| Written Word Media
0 0 0 0The Self Publishing Show Live, aka the biggest indie author conference in Europe, made its return this year with a fresh new format and the same amazing energy it’s known for. This show has a reputation for being one of the most inspiring and useful events in the indie publishing world, and […]| Written Word Media
I am delighted to join the Story Empire team, and I hope readers will find my first post enjoyable and interesting. Do you call yourself an indie author? A while ago, I read a post by a fellow blog…| Story Empire
Discover how ProWritingAid helps authors write tighter, clearer sentences that keep readers engaged and boost book quality.| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Discover how authors can grow their platform, boost book sales, and connect with readers using YouTube—with zero video experience required.| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Discover how indie author Linda Tiffin markets her books on a shoestring budget using business cards, craft fairs, and creative giveaways in this inspiring Speaker Series recap.| Written Word Media
If you’re an author trying to grow your audience, YouTube might seem like a mystery. But done right, it can become your most powerful tool for discovery. Done wrong, it becomes just another time sink. After years of trial, error, and thousands of uploads, I’ve seen the same mistakes play out again and again. Let’s […]| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Learn how to turn your eBook into an audiobook in 2025 with this step-by-step guide covering DIY narration, professional voice talent, AI options, and wide distribution strategies.| Written Word Media
What if everything you built as an author vanished overnight—and you had to start from scratch? Today, I’m walking you through exactly what I’d do, step by step, to rebuild a successful indie author business from zero. No audience. No followers. No shortcuts. Just strategy that works. This is the last part in a twelve-part […]| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Are you an indie author trying to decide between KDP, IngramSpark, and Bookvault for your next publication? In this comprehensive breakdown, I’ll dive into the costs, quality, shipping speed, and distribution options to help you determine the best platform for your publishing needs in 2025. Introduction to the Comparison When it comes to self-publishing, choosing […]| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Fifty-two million dollars. That was the record high for the KDP Select Global Fund in January 2024. Compared to the first month of the KDP Select Global Fund at $2.5 million, that’s a 1,980% increase. Despite massive sales growth in KDP Select over the past decade, few authors benefit financially from being exclusive to Amazon […]| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Discover the comprehensive Amazon KDP review for 2024, covering royalties, payment options, Kindle Vella, audiobooks, and more.| SelfPublishingwithDale.com
Greetings Storytellers, Diana’s back again with another smokin’ post on the hot topic of punctuation, specifically—the apostrophe! This one’s fairly straightforward . . . though, as usual, I’ve a f…| Story Empire
Greetings, Storytellers! Diana here for Part III of our punctuation review. So far we’ve covered the colon and its neighbor, the semicolon. Now I plan to dazzle you with dashes! G…| Story Empire
0 0 0 0For indie authors, the allure of being labeled a “best-seller” is undeniable. It’s a badge of honor that carries prestige, credibility, and the promise of increased sales. Another facet is that best-seller lists are notoriously opaque about how authors end up there. The criteria used by major lists remain somewhat mysterious, with […]| Written Word Media
Learn how to publish a book traditionally with this easy step-by-step guide. Turn your dream book into a bestselling success!| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
Despite the adage to not judge a book by its cover, the truth is that readers do judge book cover images when determining what they might want to read next. Without book cover art that stands out from the rest of the books on a shelf (virtual or otherwise), your book is much less likely […]| The Book Designer
Discover the best traditional and self-publishing companies for authors - and use our quiz to find the best-fit self-publishing company for you.| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
Want to learn how to self-publish a book successfully and hit the next bestseller list? Here is a step-by-step guide to acing the self-publishing process.| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
Think about the last time you were browsing a bookstore. The front covers of the books are likely the thing that drew your attention enough to pick up a particular book. But I would wager the first thing you did after making a selection was to turn it over and look at the back cover […]| The Book Designer
Creating a fantasy world map is an important step for many authors writing fantasy or other speculative fiction. A map does more than just show the places in your story; it gives you, the author, a way to further develop the world of your story and characters. And if you choose to include it in […]| The Book Designer
You’ve spent the last however-many months (or years) writing and editing your book and you’re finally ready to self-publish it. Congratulations! That in itself is a huge accomplishment! Now that you’re ready to self-publish, you’re probably wondering about all the steps involved and one thing is likely top-of-mind: coming up with some book cover ideas […]| The Book Designer
If you’re an author who wants to do something a little different with your book cover, I’ve got you covered (pun fully intended). Too often, authors can have rigid ideas about what a book cover should look like. What it should and shouldn’t include. The truth, though, is that custom book covers with all kinds […]| The Book Designer
For self-publishing authors, understanding book design is crucial. It helps you create beautiful books and recognize professional designer work.| The Book Designer
Last year, I drew and wrote one childhood memory a day for 100 days. This year, I’ve been working on publishing it as a book. If you’ve enjoyed following the project when I was making my way through the 100 days, now you can hold a piece of the project as a book. I’ve poured so much effort into the memories and then on the book and the Kickstarter, and now it’s here! IT’S HERE!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ailian/100-days-of-childhood-memories-the-book/ I’ve worked on di...| Ailian Gan | >140
Free Chapter From My Upcoming New Thriller | Sean Willson: Author of Dark Nebula and the Portalverse| Sean Willson: Author of Dark Nebula and the Portalverse
In this week’s episode Diego Jourdan Pereira walks us through how he went from a career as an illustrator working in licensing and completely reinvented himself as an author and book designer.| Pencil Kings
Want to attend more writers conferences? Here are 60 incredible events to check out. Featuring conferences for authors, bloggers, and freelancers.| The Write Life
Diving into my childhood fascination with submarines, my upcoming book series, Drowning Earth, aims to explore the hidden depths of these amazing boats along with a mix of sci-fi fun and mythology. Mark your calendars for September 5th, when the Kickstarter campaign launches, offering you a chance to be part of this gripping military science fiction adventure.| Sean Willson: Author of Dark Nebula and the Portalverse
Trying to figure out the best price for your ebook? Learn about different pricing strategies and how to find the right price point now.| Author Basics
As an indie author, it can be tough to figure out what you should be doing and when in relation to your author business. What tools do you need, what programs will really help you move the dial when it comes to writing and publishing your book and what marketing promotion makes the most sense […]| Author Basics
Steve and I get asked a lot about how we use Scrivener to write our books. And it all starts with the research and outlining phases. I’m going to focus mainly on how I use Scrivener to outline a non-fiction book, but if you want to see how Steve uses Scrivener to outline his novels, […]| Author Basics
