Apple Books vs Amazon KDP: A Guide for Indie Fantasy Authors
Indie fantasy authors have a lot to consider when they publish. In this post we break down the major differences between choosing Apple Books vs Amazon KDP.
Running an Indie Press: From Beta Bliss to Death Threats
Sometimes, I think that running an indie press was a pretty cool life choice. Other times, not so much. April and May have reflected that roller-coaster pattern in ways both old and new, and May is ending with a “first time” life experience that’s been a…
Welcome Back – to the Dark Side: Exposing AI-Driven Book Marketing Scams
Hi all, Alesia here. I’ve come back refreshed after a hiatus from professional writing, excited about the upcoming stories from Menelon. As you have probably seen, we are indie authors working on a new character-driven “romantasy” series. And we are…
The “Price by Word Count” Strategy: Is It Worth It for Indie Authors?
What Is “Price by Word Count”? PBWC pricing aligns your ebook or print book price with its length. The idea is to offer readers a sense of fair value per word. Length Ebook Price Paperback Price 1–30k (shorts, serials) $0.99–$2.99 ~$7.99 30–75k…
Audiobooks 2026: Who Really Wins? Royalties, Sales & Exclusivity Uncovered
Is producing an audiobook worth your time, money, and/or the surrender of some of your rights? In 2026, the audiobook industry is booming. But, many indie authors and publishers are still navigating confusing royalty rates, distribution contracts, and…
Is Books.by legitimate?
Is Books.by a Trustworthy Platform for Authors and Readers? A Deep Dive into a Concerning Silence As authors, we're constantly searching for reliable platforms to distribute our hard work and connect with readers. In this quest, you might have stumbled…
Drowning in Promises: Navigating the Murky Waters of Indie Author Marketing Scams
Ah, the siren song of book marketing! As indie authors, we’ve all heard it. A chorus of voices from the digital ether, each promising the secret sauce to catapult our literary masterpieces into the hands (and e-readers) of millions. They paint a glorious…
The Silent Squeeze: How Monopoly Power in the Book Market Crushes Self-Published Authors
The literary landscape, once envisioned as a diverse ecosystem teeming with voices, is increasingly shadowed by the looming presence of a few dominant players. In the realms of ebooks, paper books, and audiobooks, the concentration of power into the…
New from NBM Publishing: “Colette” Coming to Theaters in September
This week, we learned that one installment in NBM Graphic Novels‘ biography series “The Provocative Colette” has been made into a feature film starring Keira Knightly and is to premiere in theaters on September 21st. Congratulations to…
The EPUB Connundrum
For readers and publishers both, the EPUB format has everything one could want in a 21st century digital publication — except for one thing: Uniformity of presentation as described by the IDPF Standard. This post looks at some of the more common…