We are self-publishers. And that’s definitely not a bad thing unless you cannot fathom partaking in an uphill battle. I assume that you can, and if so, you are suitably equipped for a self-publishing journey.

Many people have trouble reaching the end of their first novel. That's understandable. It’s a big undertaking however you look at it. Here’s the guidance you need to help get you through.

Old, new, borrowed, or audiobook, here are the standouts of 2024.

When you work with another author, there are many considerations that have to be made because you’re not going it alone. Guest blogger Emily Romero shares her insights.

BlueInk honors Book 4 in The Jovian Universe, The Moon Children, with a Notable Book starred review.

Being your own last judge means that you are in control. You are the big boss. The one who ultimately makes the decisions—all of the decisions, including which changes to make to your manuscript.

No one is all bad, not even your antagonist. Here are some tips to bringing the bad guys to life.

An industry review for The Moon Children.

Get ready to exhibit! Banners, book swag, and more.

Read the first chapter from my newest book, The Moon Children.

Achieving clean copy from cover to cover requires a mammoth amount of effort. Here's my process.

Your platform is the thing that grows your following. That is, the people who know you and follow you. Those who take an interest in you and your books. As indie authors, we hope to grow a large platform. The larger, the better.
 
But how do you go about doing it?

If you’re asking yourself, Why am I doing this? Why am I trying to accomplish something that’s so hard?, then you should read this post.

My books are populated with characters of varying strengths and weaknesses, abilities and disabilities. One of them requires a wheelchair. Is my portrayal accurate, believable, positive? Enter the Sensitivity Reader.

When it comes to marketing, the reasons to collaborate with other authors are many.

I’ve noticed that even with my favorite books, there is usually something I don’t love about the book. The interesting thing, I think, is that I still love that book unconditionally.

Since publishing my first book in 2021, I have done four in-person events, and they’ve all been worthwhile. More than worthwhile, they’ve been fun and memorable. Here’s why you should do one too.

Tips to help you get the ball rolling.

Story structure is pretty complex, so I understand why some writers resist learning about it. “I don’t want to write in a formulaic way,” is one of the common responses. But story structure does not require you to write formulaically.

This week's blog is a guest article by author Deborah Sheldon, who discusses how the Covid lockdown affected the writing of her novella Readhead Town.