Tasha McKinnis: From Middle Class to Sailor’s Brass
Tasha McKinnis' journey "from middle class to sailor's brass" is as long as it is heartbreaking. She was born into a Middle Class family in the suburbs of Fernwall, where the scent of the sea mingled with the everyday hustle of wartime suburban life.…
He Was Born An Orphan in a LitRPG Fantasy World
LitRPG fantasy worlds are, sometimes, necessarily cruel: He has no memory of his parents. No memory of where he was born. All he remembers is life on the streets of Fernwall. It was the only life he knew until his teenage years. It was "the streets" that…
An Elvish Poem — In Elvish
It's taken a lot of work, but by gummies I finally did it! I have a working elvish language for our LitRPG World of Menelon; and to celebrate, I'm posting an elvish poem -- in elvish. The new language I created. Hopefully, this will make the world of…
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…
What Started the Great War? Rethinking Its True Beginning
The Hidden Origins of the Great War: A Century or a Myth? By Staff Reporter, Fernwall Gazette | Amerian 1, 580 When the official histories mark 470 CE as the start of the Great War—centered on the Sudaani Empire's last-ditch invasion of Ameran Indi—they…
What Makes a Great LitRPG Fantasy World?
LitRPG (Literary Role-Playing Game) has exploded in popularity over the past decade, blending the thrill of game mechanics with the depth of immersive storytelling. But what actually makes a great LitRPG fantasy world? How do authors build these vibrant…
Audiobooks 2025: Who Really Wins? Royalties, Sales & Exclusivity Uncovered
Royalties, Sales, & Exclusivity uncovered: Is producing an audiobook worth your time, money, and rights? In 2025, the audiobook industry is booming—but many indie authors and publishers are still navigating confusing royalty rates, distribution…
How Religion Shaped Civilization—and How to Use it in Fantasy Worldbuilding
Introduction: When Stories Became Sacred Before there were nations or laws, there were stories—divine tales explaining the stars, the seasons, and the soul. Myth and religion form the oldest code of human belief, and they’ve shaped everything from…
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…