Advanced Book Elements Indie Authors Should Know
Learn the history and modern use of advanced book elements like imprimaturs, errata, colophons, and other rare publishing features in indie publishing.
Time Is Money – Track Author Hours
Tracking your hours isn’t about micromanaging yourself—it’s about protecting profitability. Learn how authors and publishing professionals can value projects accurately, prevent scope creep, and understand where their time is really going before burnout and underpricing take over.
AI Copyright Fights Are Getting Real
Publishers are suing Meta over alleged AI copyright infringement. Here’s what indie authors need to know about rights, licensing, and protecting creative work.
Back Matter That Sells for Indie Authors
Back matter isn’t an afterthought—it’s your best sales tool. Learn what to include and how to turn the last pages of your book into momentum for your next sale.
Filling Out Your ISBN Application: What Authors Get Stuck On
Confused by Bowker or Canadian ISBN forms? Learn how to correctly fill out your ISBN application and avoid costly metadata mistakes.
Audiobooks Are Changing—Again
Spotify is expanding audiobook features, changing how readers discover and consume books. Here’s what indie authors need to know about audiobook strategy.
The Story Proper: Prologue, Chapters & Reader Flow
Learn how to structure prologues, chapter openings, and reader flow so your book keeps readers engaged from the first page to the last.
Author Invoices: What to Include
Author invoices aren’t just for getting paid—they protect your income and create structure in your business. If you’re not invoicing consistently, you’re creating gaps that lead to confusion and delayed payments. Learn what to include on every invoice and why it matters more than you think.
The ARC Problem Publishing Can’t Ignore
ARCs are changing fast. Here’s what BookCon 2026 revealed about ARC marketing, resale problems, and what indie authors should do differently.
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