Indie Authors and the Daily Battle Against Scams
The rise of self-publishing has created incredible opportunities, but it has also attracted scammers looking to exploit aspiring authors. Here is how to spot fake marketing experts, bogus reviews, and vanity publishing traps.
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.
From Pages to Platform: Turning Your Book into a Brand or Business
Finishing your book isn't the finish line, it's the starting line. Discover how to turn your book into a long-term brand, platform, or business. Learn the key differences between leveraging nonfiction for authority and building a fiction brand through audience loyalty.
Inspired By vs. Based On The Breakdown
"Inspired by" uses reality as a creative spark while allowing for total fictional freedom. "Based on" uses reality as a structural framework, requiring a closer adherence to factual events and timelines.