Hanging out with my readers. I wanted to be a writer, not a business owner. But being an author in this day and age doesn’t work that way. The list of to-dos is never-ending, and writing often takes a backseat to business and marketing tasks. When I start to feel …

That independently published authors aren’t as legitimate as authors who have been traditionally published through “real publishers” like Penguin, Random House, etc. In reality, indie authors are changing the publishing landscape in spades, creating new niches and genres for readers that traditional houses never sought to fill before, which in …

That being an independent author isn’t simply writing and publishing a story – it’s a business. Your business, name, branding and identity, so don’t compare yourself to others. Running your business will be overwhelming and you will try to do “all the things” to keep up with other authors, but …

The indie author community is the most close-knit group of creatives I’ve ever known. We share knowledge with one other, lift each other up, and learn from each other’s mistakes. Because we know how to pivot and share our experiences, we will continue to flourish and find success in this …