by Jim Azevedo | Jun 5, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset
Preorders are one of the most effective and, surprisingly, most underutilized tools in an indie author’s toolbox. In a January 2024 D2D blog post, Mark Coker, D2D’s Chief Strategy Officer and former Smashwords CEO, shared striking sales data about ebooks published...
by Lexi Greene | May 29, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Robert J. Sawyer joins us to talk about how the sci fi industry has changed over the years, and how to use themes to craft a story readers will connect with. Episode Notes Robert J. Sawyer, lovingly dubbed Canada’s Dean of Science Fiction by the...
by Lexi Greene | May 22, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Cameron Sutter joins us to talk about Storysnap, a tool he designed to help authors create story bibles and streamline their creative process. Episode Notes Cameron Sutter is a sci-fi/fantasy author and the inventor of Plottr – the popular visual story...
by Courtney Damji | May 21, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset
As a self-published author, you’ve poured your heart and soul into writing your book. But once it’s out in the world, you face a new challenge: getting reviews. Book reviews serve as social proof that boosts your book’s credibility and helps...
by Lexi Greene | May 15, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Rachel Rener, writer of modern romantasy and voice Tana the tiefling on the DnD podcast, Of Dice and Friends chats with Mark about finding your superfans and creating a community as an author and creator. Episode Notes Rachel Rener isn’t just a...
