Tag Archives: indie authors

What It Means to Be an Independent Author

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Lindsay

Should you go indie? Should you pursue the traditional publishing route? I thought I’d go over some of the pros and cons today for those on the fence. I’m obviously biased since I chose to e-publish, but I’ll try to … Continue reading →

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3 Indie Fantasy Authors Making Thousands a Month E-publishing

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lindsay

Quite a few folks find this blog searching for information on how much money indie authors are making e-publishing. Is it possible to make a living? Which genres sell best? I’ve addressed some of these questions in previous posts, so … Continue reading →

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How to Make Money as a Book Blogger Part 3: Content and Keywords

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Lindsay

Welcome to part three of the series I started with How to Make Money as a Book Blogger Pt. 1 (if you’re coming in new, you may want to start there). Today we’re talking about choosing a niche for your … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Hudock–From Podcast to Ebook with the Goblin Market

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Lindsay

As promised, we have an interview with Jennifer Hudock today, another indie who got her start podcasting and then released her ebook after she had built up an audience. Her novel, The Goblin Market, is available at Amazon, Barnes & … Continue reading →

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Indie Ebook Publishing Results and What I’ve Learned [Six Weeks in]

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Lindsay

Well, guys, I’m not famous yet, but I’m optimistic about the future of e-publishing and the future of my ebooks! If you’re popping in new, I published two novels and two collections of short stories in the last six weeks … Continue reading →

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Which Genres Sell Best for Indie Ebook Authors?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Lindsay

Whether you’re just getting into e-publishing or you’ve been staring at your sales numbers for a long time (and wondering why they aren’t higher), you might be interested to know which indie ebook authors are doing very well and what … Continue reading →

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Ebook Fantasy Author to Hit over $100,000 in Earnings This Year

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lindsay

A couple weeks ago, Smashwords posted an interview with one of their star authors, Brian S. Pratt. I didn’t write about it at the time, since I’d just posted about Joe Konrath making over $600 a day from his Kindle … Continue reading →

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Can Emulating James Patterson Sell You More Books?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Lindsay

Formulas are nothing new in writing. From romance novels to Hollywood screenplays, you can find examples of popular works that follow specific patterns and styles. Indie author Paul J. Coleman is experimenting with a formula based on James Patterson’s work. … Continue reading →

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