Author Archives: Lindsay

Republic Teaser: Chapter 1, Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Lindsay

And the second half of the rather long opening chapter… 😉 Republic Chapter 1, Part 2 “I liked it better when you were going along with my orders,” she mumbled and started out along the branches, hoping she could get … Continue reading →

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Republic Teaser: Chapter 1, Part 1

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Lindsay

For those who have wondering about the progress of Republic (the next novel with Amaranthe, Sicarius, and the rest of the Emperor’s Edge gang), I’m doing my final edits now and hope to send it off to my editor at … Continue reading →

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Writing Faster: Breaking the 10,000-Word-Day Barrier and Composing a Rough Draft in 2 Weeks

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Lindsay

About a year ago, I read Rachel Aaron’s 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love. It was basically what I already knew (it’s worth the read, but the gist is to plan out … Continue reading →

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My Experience Advertising My Ebook on Twitter

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Lindsay

Every now and then Twitter sends me an email to let me know about their advertising options. I ignored these for a while because the original site they directed me to didn’t seem very intuitive (I have the patience of … Continue reading →

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3 Amazon Tips for New Authors (and maybe old ones too)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Lindsay

A Twitter conversation prompted me to share a few basic Amazon tips for those who e-publish directly through their KDP dashboard and may not have realized there’s such a thing as “Author Central.” 1. Use Author Central to improve blurb … Continue reading →

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Quick Update and What’s Coming Next

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Lindsay

It’s been a while since the last blog post, and I’m sure you’re wondering, “What’s going on in Lindsay’s world?” You weren’t? Well, humor me anyway. First off, Wounded is now available at iTunes which means you can get it … Continue reading →

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Ebook Pricing: What You Think Your Book Is Worth vs. The Point at Which It Will Make the Most Money

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Lindsay

In the indie author world, there are few topics as hotly debated as that of ebook pricing. You don’t have to spend long on a self-publishing forum to hear all sorts of advice: Don’t price too low or it shows … Continue reading →

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Book Blog Tours That Accept Self-Published Authors

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Lindsay

A book blog tour is when you “appear” on a number of blogs over a week or two (some authors go bananas and schedule a different blog each day for a month) to promote your book. This usually involves being … Continue reading →

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