BAM Shutters Self-Publishing Unit Books-A-Million has closed down its self-publishing unit, BAM! Publish. more » »
Paper Dreams: An Indie Success Story
How a graphic designer launched an indie pop-up book press. more » »
An Annoyed Librarian's Rebuttal
A public librarian explains why some titles don’t make the cut in a response to our previous Soapbox column, "A Tale of a Frustrated Library Patron." more » »
Book Deals: Week of March 4, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman’s The Mission was picked up by Holt in a six-figure deal. more » »
Arcadia Alexander Plansky. Meq Media, $12.99 trade paper (322p) ISBN 978-0-9992399-3-3 Plansky delivers on the promise of his first novel, Safari, in this imaginative, pulse-pounding techno-thriller. more » »
MAD Librarian
Michael Guillebeau. Madison, $20 trade paper (404p) ISBN 978-0-9972-0552-7 Guillebeau blends humor and mystery perfectly in this comic thriller set in the small city of Maddington, Ala. more » »
The Myth of the Lazy Writer Successful authors work their butts off. There is no such thing as a lazy successful author. more » »
Three Keys to Self-Publishing Success
Want to succeed in the self-publishing world? Here are some important tips to help you make the most of your book. more » »
Jane Friedman: Three Types of Contracts Every Writer Should Understand Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand these three types of contracts. more » »
IndieReader: 'The Risk' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
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Web Design: Moons Stardust Designs If your business is web design—like the team at Moons Stardust—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're a writer looking to set up an author website, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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Indie Scouting Report: January 2019 In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight works of science fiction, romance, and fantasy, as well as a comic thriller and some historical fiction. more » »
First Lines: January 2019
“My life began in a pub,” and other great first lines from BookLife authors. more » »
Scribd Is Poised for Even More Growth
Scribd’s announcement last week that it has passed the one-million subscriber mark is only the latest indication of its influence in the distribution of a range of digital content. more » »
Book Deals: Week of February 11, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, bestselling indie author Humble the Poet closed a rumored six-figure, two-book deal with HarperOne. more » »
Shortlist Named for Selfies Award
The finalists for the inaugural Selfies Award for a self-published novel have been named, and the winner will be announced at the upcoming London Book Fair. more » »
Deadsteam Edited by Bryce Raffle. Grimmer & Grimmer, $2.99 e-book (328p) ISBN 978-0-9952767-5-8 Seasoned horror readers will appreciate this dark anthology. more » »
The Matrimonial Advertisement
Mimi Matthews. Perfectly Proper, $4.99 e-book (386p) ISBN 978-0-9990364-4-0 Matthews combines authentic period touches with building sexual tension in an excellent series launch that will appeal to fans of Loretta Chase and Stephanie Laurens. more » »
DIY: Twitter Ads for Indie Authors The social media network’s easy-to-use advertising platform can be a useful resource for self-published authors who want to spread the word about their books. more » »
The Indie Author's Guide to Rights
Without the guidance of literary agents, indie authors have to take extra-special care to protect their rights—including copyright—when negotiating with a self-publishing service. more » »
Forbes: Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing Your First Book A primer on writing a book and distributing it to a wide audience. more » »
IndieReader: 'Free' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Production: Gatekeeper Press If your business is book production—like the team at Gatekeeper Press—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to bring your next book to market, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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BookLife Prize Winner Searches for the Meaning of Life For inspiration, indie author Michael F. Stewart looks to his daughters. more » »
Book Cover Redesign: 'Log Off'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Log Off: How to Stay Connected After Disconnecting' by indie author Blake Snow. more » »
Book Tours Are More Than Just Showing Up
A publisher turned author discovers that there is more to touring than just selling books. more » »
Book Deals: Week of February 4, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, in a rumored six-figure acquisition, Alessandra Bastagli at Dey Street preempted North American rights to Margaret Coker’s The Falcons. more » »
Soldier Boys: Tales of the Civil War Jack Matthews. Personville, $3.50 e-book (169p) ASIN B01DUNJCE8 This excellent posthumous collection by Matthews is inspired by memoirs and correspondence from Civil War soldiers and ranges from dreamy to nightmarish in its penetrating descriptions of lives lived between the battles. more » »
Open Season
Alisa Schindler. CreateSpace, $14.99 trade paper (271p) ISBN 978-1-9763-8260-4 This twisty mystery from Schindler will catch even veteran whodunit readers off guard. more » »
Writing Tips from Barbara Kingsolver "The enterprise of writing a book has to feel like walking into a cathedral." more » »
Eleven Tips for Successfully Working with a Cover Designer
Joel Friedlander gives you his best practices for working with a cover designer. more » »
The Book Designer: Advertising with Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble announced they are now offering a self-service advertising program. more » »
IndieReader: 'We Shouldn't' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Design: Melissa Williams Design If your business is art and design—like the team at Melissa Williams Design—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for a cover designer, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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How to Reduce Marketing Anxiety and Confusion Before you consider new marketing tactics and platforms, focus on understanding your goals and assessing your resources. more » »
Wattpad Launches Publishing Division
Wattpad, the Toronto-based online reading and writing community, is starting its own publishing division, Wattpad Books. The debut list, which will be released this fall, will feature six young adult titles. more » »
Breaking Down Financial Woes for Writers
A recent Authors Guild survey showed that median income for fulltime writers in 2017 was $20,300. The numbers get worse from there. more » »
Book Deals: Week of January 28, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, E.L. James, the author of one of the bestselling adult series of all time, has a new standalone novel. more » »
Hero Forged Josh Erikson. Josh Erikson, $3.99 e-book (346p) ASIN B07CZ51BXD Fans of Jim Butcher and Craig Schaefer will gobble up this trilogy launch and eagerly await more. more » »
The Silver Horn Echoes
Ronald Martin. iUniverse, $18.95 trade paper (300p) ISBN 978-0-595-52961-2 This tale of military aggression, family betrayal, and knightly valor ably reimagines the legend of Roland and his indomitable fighting spirit. more » »
Crowdfunding 101 While crowdfunding isn’t for every author, it can be an essential tool for the right project. more » »
When Do You Need an Agent? A Novelist Reveals All
Burning questions about finding an agent, when and how to query, and more answered by a novelist. more » »
Good E-Reader: Kobo Announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors The winning authors will be announced in June and will be awarded a $10,000 cash prize. more » »
IndieReader: 'Deal with the Devil' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Editing: The Quill Ink If your business is editing—like the team at The Quill Ink—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for a copy editor, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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Indie Scouting Report: December 2018 In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a techo-thriller, a murder mystery, a collection of stories about river guiding in the United States, and a lot more. more » »
Ask the Editor: To Plan or Not to Plan?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she considers the pros and cons of outlining a novel. more » »
Christian Small Publishers Association Renamed
The Christian Small Publishers Association has renamed itself the Christian Indie Publishing Association in order to better reflect its members as well as the growing number of indie authors today. more » »
Book Deals: Week of January 14, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Putnam’s Sally Kim and Gabriella Mongelli nabbed world rights to Emily Neuberger’s debut novel, A Tender Thing. more » »
Reach the Right Readers at the Right Time
Your readers are on Amazon, so shouldn’t your book ads be here, too? Amazon Advertising increases your visibility, so you can reach readers searching for books like yours. Have a limited budget? You can create a campaign for just $1/day and you only pay when readers click your ads. Plus, user-friendly features make it easy to get started. (Sponsored) More » »
On the Edge of Daylight Giselle Beaumont. Trek, $11.99 trade paper (474p) ISBN 978-1-980593-22-5 In this beautifully crafted historical romance about the journey and eventual sinking of the Titanic, debut author Beaumont weaves facts with fiction to create a transcendent tale. more » »
Broken Places
Ronald Martin. iUniverse, $18.95 trade paper (300p) ISBN 978-0-595-52961-2 Martin’s intense and profound novel is about battles that are waged with society, authority, the self, and others. more » »
The Indie Author's Business Guide A look at the pros and cons of incorporation for indie authors. more » »
Tax Strategy for Indie Authors
For indie authors, everything from printer paper to paper clips is a potential tax write-off. The trick is staying on top of your expenses and knowing where to draw the line. more » »
Jane Friedman: Feeling Envious of Other Writers? Here’s a Solution. Jane Friedman weighs in on combating writerly envy. more » »
IndieReader: 'Can't Hurt Me' Still Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Promotion: Stephanie Barko If your business is book promotion—like Stephanie Barko's is—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to promote your next book, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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BookLife's Best-Reviewed Titles of 2018 We look back at the very best self-published books from the past 12 months. more » »
BookLife's Most-Read Stories of 2018
In 2018, our top-five stories feature writing advice, book design tips, and a book review guide. more » »
Helping Indie Authors Help Themselves
How one successful indie author is supporting aspiring writers. more » »
Cover Redesign: 'Ideal High'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Ideal High by indie author Valerie Ipson, who praised the YA feel of the new cover. more » »
A Queen from the North Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese. Avian30, $4.99 ISBN 978-1-946192-07-3 McRae and Maltese have created a perfect cocktail of political intrigue and slow-burn romance. more » »
The Italian Couple
J.R. Rogers. J.R. Rogers, $4.99 e-book (434p) ASIN B07C4XW4MY This suspenseful combination romance and espionage thriller centers on a married couple in despair in Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini’s rule. more » »
Making the Most of Beta Readers Utilizing beta readers is a great way for writers to get critical feedback. more » »
Ask the Editor: Dealing with Rejection
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how to handle rejection. more » »
Jane Friedman: Your Ultimate Secret Weapon: Writing Communities The bottom line is this: you really can’t do this writing thing alone. more » »
IndieReader: 'Can't Hurt Me' Still Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
The
following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's
marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
Click here
to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here
to sign up your book for the program.
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Social Media: BookBuzz If your business is social media—like the team at BookBuzz—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie writer looking to up your social media game, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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