Why Don’t Romance Cover Characters Look Like Their Descriptions in the Book?
From SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: If you’ve ever picked up a romance novel and thought, “Wait, that’s supposed to be […]
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Writers’ Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers
For over two decades, Writers’ Digest has celebrated the best resources available to writers with its 101 Best Websites for Writers award. This annual list highlights exceptional websites that support writers on their creative journey, whether they’re looking to improve their craft, market their work, or navigate the complexities of indie publishing.
Why Indie Authors Need Downtime (And How to Actually Get It)
As an indie author, you’re not just a writer. You’re a marketing department, an editor, a publisher, a social media manager, and possibly the person who has to remember to water the plants. All this juggling means burnout is more than a risk—it’s almost a guarantee if you’re not actively carving out downtime. And yet, downtime isn’t laziness or time wasted. It’s the fuel that keeps the creative engine running and prevents that ugly beast called burnout from knocking on your door.
How Indie Authors Can Create Their Own Luck
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: We’ve all heard that success in writing is partly a matter of luck. And
Other Places to Find Good Books: Kickstarter and Other Crowdfunding
If you’ve been in the book community for any length of time, you probably already know that publishing has transformed in a huge way. Digital books, self-publishing platforms, and audiobook giants have given authors so many new avenues to share their stories with you. But let’s step off the well-trodden paths of traditional publishing and big online bookstores for a moment and explore a more exciting alternative: crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon.
What the WWM 2024 Indie Author Survey Got Right (and What It Missed)
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: The 2024 Indie Author Survey by Written Word Media offers some interesting insights—albeit not
New Holiday Romance Anthology released by Tracy Cooper-Posey
Stories Rule Press author Tracy Cooper-Posey is the editor of a new SRP anthology: Christmas Romance Digest 2024: Love in
Discipline: The Secret Sauce to Indie Author Success
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: When we say that, “discipline is destiny,” this is what we mean—that discipline is
Leveling Up Your Literary Citizenship: Mentorship, Craft, and Making It Work for You
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: Welcome back! If you’ve been following along, you already know that Literary Citizenship is
The Lure of Traditional Publishing
The Grass-is-Greener Trap From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: If you’ve never been traditionally published, it can look downright seductive.