The Most Efficient Marketing Tactics for Indie Authors
For most indie authors, the biggest challenge isn’t writing the book, it’s getting people to notice it. Here are the most efficient marketing tactics for indie authors, along with their pros, cons, and practical do’s and don’ts.
The Story Behind The Quiet Reckoning
What happens after the storm passes? I am sharing the inspiration behind The Quiet Reckoning, the emotional aftermath of trauma, and the complicated difference between legal facts and moral justice.
The Author Support Circle (TASC): A Smarter Way for Writers to Support Each Other
Discoverability is the hardest part of indie publishing. Enter The Author Support Circle (TASC): a cooperative model where authors intentionally support each other’s book launches to boost visibility, algorithm rankings, and early sales. Stop launching alone and start building momentum together.
IIBA Gala: Award Night
Beneath the glow of chandeliers and the flash of cameras, indie authors from around the world gathered in Phoenix for the International Impact Book Awards. It was a night of validation, purpose, and a reminder that independent stories have the power to change lives.
My Writing Journey: The Quiet Storm
"I didn’t write to explain it. I wrote to understand..." A.W. Collins discusses the delicate balance of writing about violence without sensationalism, and how "The Quiet Storm" evolved from personal therapy into a disciplined work of literary art.
Verses & Vision: Where Words and Art Meet
No prompts. No instructions. Just poetry handed to an artist, and art handed back. Verses & Vision is more than a book of poetry; it is a conversation between language and image. Discover the upcoming collaboration between A.W. Collins and artist Leah Miah LeBlanc.
Short Story: Its Better To Be Guilty
Evan Hale lived a life of invisible virtue, yet his death went unnoticed while chaos was rewarded. A new short story by A.W. Collins exploring the uncomfortable truth: does modern society reward goodness, or does it only value spectacle?
The Quiet Storm: Character Spotlights
Some storms are weather; others are people. In this character spotlight, we explore the complex dynamics between Andy, a boy forced to grow up too soon; Marie, a mother fighting for survival; and Randy, the man who casts the shadow over their lives.
The Story Behind the Silence: Why I Wrote ‘The Quiet Storm’
Author A.W. Collins shares the deeply personal inspiration behind The Quiet Storm, a novella exploring childhood trauma, silence, and how survival reshapes morality.