Posts Tagged ‘indie author’
Oh…The Little Joys
Now, that is an oxymoron! Joys are huge, to me. I had intended to use my next three blogs covering, in this order, traditional publishing, print on demand, and independent publishing. But, I want to share what happened yesterday evening. It began last December when one of my brothers purchased ten copies of The Mystery of the Grinning [...]
Making Solid Decisions for Writing Career
As with my first two blogs, I address the new, upcoming writer. There is so much to learn, so many obstacles to overcome. As I sit at my computer, this very moment, I have a bookcase at my right side. On the top shelf are seventeen three-ring binders. The first binder has notes to be used to make my first book into a musical stage [...]
Defining Your Publishing Objectives
I think a lot of writers that write books, begin the writing process without really thinking about what their publishing objectives are. They don't think about questions such as: Why am I writing in the first place? Why do I want a traditional publishing contract? For whom am I writing this book? Who is my target market. These are [...]
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 [...]
Marketing your book…
Let’s talk about marketing the books we’ve written, but first: Most people, I believe, who desire to read a book do one of the following: Find one off their own bookshelf which they have enjoyed in the past. Head for the nearest Brick & Mortar bookstore…browse, and select. Head for the local library and, again…browse and [...]
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 [...]
