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 Courtney Damji | Jun 3, 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 9, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset
Successful book launches all share a common denominator: Successful planning. And good planning starts with a checklist. Your pre-launch checklist will serve as a roadmap to lead you down the path toward a successful launch. In the April Issue of The Indie Advantage,...
by Lexi Greene | May 1, 2025 | Announcements
Kobo’s subscriber-based Kobo Plus has grown a lot over the years, and now they are adding Mexico and other Latin American markets to their global distribution. As of May 1, 2025, the current regions Kobo Plus is available in now include Argentina, Australia, Belgium,...
by Lexi Greene | Apr 8, 2025 | Author How-To & Mindset
Most authors know that a superb book cover image is critically important. It’s the first impression that your prospective readers will have of you as a professional author and brand. Within a fraction of a second, your cover either draws a reader in or turns them...