Publishing

Word Count Freedom

Many indie-publishing authors want to know how long their books "should be." The long and short of it: book lengths don't matter. Stories matter.

Pre-Orders

Pre-orders can build early momentum, drive engagement, and improve your book's visibility — setting the stage for a strong launch.

Drafting to Editing

A look at my process from drafting to editing. Since self-editing is such an important part of self-publishing, let's dive in.

Manage Expectations

Success means something different to every author — from seeing your book on Amazon to Brandon Sanderson–level stardom. Here is how I think about expectations so I can set and reach my goals.

Slow and Steady

Our desire to hit timelines often makes us overlook fully preparing our books before hitting publish. It's more important to give readers an amazing book than to rush.

What the Hell is an Author Brand?

An author's "brand" is the overarching identity readers see. Here are my thoughts on building a personal brand — being yourself, consistently.

Vanity Presses

The publishing industry is hard even without the scams. New authors are especially vulnerable to vanity presses — here's how to know who you're dealing with.

What's Publishing Like in 2024?

The path to publication is a labyrinthine journey. Let's chat about whether traditional publishing is worth it in 2024.

Plagiarism & Copyrights

Our freedom as indie authors comes with the responsibility of safeguarding our work against people who would plagiarize and infringe on our writing.

Revising After Publishinghttps://studio.pub.co/blog/indie-publishing-revising-after-publishing

As an indie author, you're in control — which means you can revise your work even after you've published it. Here is why and how to use that superpower wisely.

Setting the Price

All of us authors need a little therapy around one of the hardest parts of being an indie author: setting the price for our book babies. Here are some strategies to help you through.

All-Important ARCs

Self-publishing means navigating a vast and competitive landscape. In the pursuit of literary success, ARC (Advance Reader Copy) readers become a beacon of invaluable support and guidance.