Self-Publishing
Indie Author Spotlight: Jane Gorman
Indie author Jane Gorman shares why finding a writing community is critical and how to treat your self-publishing as a business.
How I Turned a Common Rejection Story Into an Uncommon Success Story
After a decade of rejection, author Riley August shares how their decision to bet on their writing paid off in unexpected ways and a traditional book deal.
8 Mistakes Self-Publishers Can (and Should) Avoid
Award-winning author Kim Catanzarite shares eight mistakes self-publishers can (and should) avoid.
Indie Author Spotlight: Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Indie author Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer shares why she chose the indie publishing route and why it's been the right choice for her writing career.
The Importance of Black Men Telling Their Stories
Author Reginald L. Reed Jr. discusses the importance of Black men telling their stories, as well as the reason he decided to self-publish his memoir.
Why I Choose to Self-Publish My Writing
Author Norah Woodsey shares why she chooses to self-publish her writing, including both the risks and rewards of doing so.
Indie Author Spotlight: Daniel Willcocks
Writer Daniel Willcocks shares advice learned after 10 years in indie publishing and the mindset to be a successful author no matter your publishing path.
Book-to-Scream: Writing the Book and Adapting It for the Screen
Screenwriter and author Greg Cope White discusses the journey of writing his personal story, getting it published, self-published, and ultimately adapted for screen via Netflix.
Indie Author Spotlight: Jessie Kwak
Author Jessie Kwak shares what she loves about indie publishing and why finding a writing community can help you succeed.
10 Pitfalls to Avoid When Self-Publishing a Picture Book
Children's book author and editor Brooke Vitale shares her tips for avoiding the most common mistakes when self-publishing picture books.
Breaking Boundaries: How Self-Publishing Frees Aspiring Authors From Traditional Publishing Constraints
Editor and Head of StoryLoom Steve Palley discusses how self-publishing can free aspiring authors from traditional publishing constraints.
Roland Denzel: Don't Be Afraid to Write in Your Own Voice
Indie author Roland Denzel on why you shouldn't be afraid to write in your own voice and some unexpected publishing advice.
Indie Author Spotlight: Jerri Williams
Jerri Williams explains how she turned her career with the FBI into a successful indie publishing enterprise.
25 Years in INDIE Publishing: What's Changed and What Remains the Same?
The founder and editor of Foreword Reviews shares her thoughts on how independent publishing has changed (and stayed the same) over the past 25 years.
Indie Author Spotlight: Sacha Black
Indie Author Sacha Black on how deconstructing bestsellers improved her writing and why an author newsletter can be your best marketing tool.
Indie Author Spotlight: Amra Pajalić
Indie author Amra Pajalić shares the importance of making books accessible to all types of readers by using multiple formats.
Making the Transition From Indie to Traditional Publishing
WD Self-Published E-Book award winner Christopher Stollar offers 6 tips for making the switch from indie publishing to traditional publishing.
Christina C. Jones: On the Freedom of Indie Publishing
Indie author Christina C. Jones shares why she loves indie publishing and how she pays it forward to new indie authors in this Indie Author Spotlight from the March/April 2023 issue of Writer's Digest.
Steve Harpster: On Indie Publishing Children's Books
Indie author Steve Harpster explains his multi-pronged approach to publishing his children's art instructional books.
Funny You Should Ask: When to Nudge an Agent
Literary agent Barbara Poelle answers readers questions about when to nudge an agent and what to do with a book you've published through a hybrid scam in this Funny You Should Ask column from the Sept/Oct 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Pamela Samuels Young: How Indie Publishing Chose Me
This Indie Author Profile shines a light on NAACP Image Award-winning legal thriller author Pamela Samuels Young and how she found indie publishing success.
Jeff Adams: Publishing Advice for Indie Authors
In this Indie Author Profile, romance novelist Jeff Adams shares his path to independent publishing and his advice for others considering that path.
Nikesha Elise Williams: On the Power of Self-Publishing
In this indie author profile, novelist Nikesha Elise Williams shares her path to self publishing and the creative marketing strategy that's led to her success.
Channel Your Inner Authorpreneur for Your Writing Labor of Love
As self-publishing continues to become an attractive and popular options for writers, it’s important to know what you’re getting into and to have the right expectations. Here, author and entrepreneur Tom Vaughan shares how to channel your inner “authorpreneur” to help your book find its readers.