A couple of months ago, I interviewed full-time indie author, Scott Nicholson, and we talked about advertising, pricing concerns, and other topics pertinent to ebook authors. If you liked that short piece with him, you may be interested in his new ebook:
The Indie Journey: Secrets to Writing Success
Scott was nice enough to give me a review copy, and I just started reading this morning, but I’ve already highlighted quite a few passages on my Kindle. It looks like a good resource for anyone getting into e-publishing. Years ago, Scott started out going the traditional route, which never did make him a living — something he was able to do within 14 months of turning to e-publishing his work as an indie.
It’s clear from the opening, this isn’t how-to-get-rich-as-an-indie-author ebook, and that’s good because that’s not going to happen for many of us. Scott’s book is a straightforward look into e-publishing, and I’m sure you’ll find some inspiration and some tips you can use within the pages.
Here’s the blurb:
The e-book era has launched thousands of writing careers and holds tremendous promise for future growth. Here’s how one author went from publishing his first e-book to becoming a full-time author in a little more than a year. While offering general tips on business, craft, product development, and marketing, its primary goal is to inspire you to embrace your creative entrepreneurship and success. Bonus essays by successful indie authors J.A. Konrath, Zoe Winters, Vincent Zandri, and Vicki Tyley.
Scott Nicholson is author of more than 20 books, including the indie bestsellers Liquid Fear, Disintegration, and The Red Church. He also edited the charity writing manual Write Good or Die.
If you’re buying this book to sell a million copies, you probably won’t be happy. If you are buying this book to be happy, you probably have a better chance of selling a million books.
You can buy The Indie Journey (or download a sample) at Smashwords, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
I will definitely be buying this book. I’ve read Zoe Winter’s and it was very useful. Can’t hurt to get another perspective. As usual Lindsay, great information!
Bought it last night and read the first few pages. I’m already inspired. Nicholson just got a new fan.
Glad you’re finding it inspiring, TL. Thanks for checking it out! 🙂
I will have to check this book out. Will go add it to my list so I remember … after I finish revising the beast.