Posts Tagged ‘independent authors’
The Best Laid Plans
Honestly, I had full intentions of having a new blog ready (by April 2nd)to be posted on Tuesday, April 6th. So, this is what happened that got in the way. I have mentioned before that I am writing a series of books entitled The Millerville Mysteries. I realized a few months ago that to maintain continuity from one book to the next I had to at [...]
What Indie Authors Can Learn from Their Musical Counterparts
The one thing that really stands out to me in the time I've been working with independent authors and musicians is this: the quality of the work produced. Indie musicians, for the most part, are incredibly talented artists. You can just tell they put their heart and soul into their work, and the result is some of the best music available on [...]
If you self-publish your book are you a published author?
***This is the blog post that was referenced in today's podcast.*** I wrote about this topic once before on a different blog and thought it was time to address this topic again. I believe the publishing world is changing and as a result, the way people receive information is no longer controlled by the major publishing houses. With the tools [...]
Simplie Indie – Why Two Websites?
I have been asked why Simplie Indie created two websites and what the purposes of each are. I thought I would take a few minutes today to answer that question for everyone. The simple answer is that each site serves a very distinct purpose. The purpose of www.simplieindie.com is to connect the artist with their fan. That’s it. It’s where [...]
15 Commandments for Writer’s
While visiting family this past week, I noticed these 15 commandments posted on the wall. I asked my uncle to email them to me so I can share them with you. He couldn't find the book/magazine from which they originated. If you know who the original author is please let me know so appropriate credit can be given. Thou shalt think like a [...]
Book Marketing Tips
There are many steps one can to follow in order to be successful in marketing your book, for example: Know that it is worth purchasing, reading, and enjoying. Convey this message to everyone with whom you converse, through your body language as well as your enthusiasm. Picture those you meet as already having an interest in purchasing your [...]
