Articles Tagged indie books
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It Could Be Me Poems Anahit Arustamyan
My poems are woven with metaphors, allegorical expressions, poetic descriptions and philosophical thoughts. ‘’ Time changed my shoes on the staircase of life.
Some lines from my novel, ‘’The Pilot’’
The story speaks of love and separation, and it sounds both real and surreal.
A Beginner’s Guide to Book Marketing for Indie Authors
Indie authors carry most of the marketing responsibility, but a clear plan makes it easier. This beginner guide covers the essentials of building your brand, using email, creating content, and growing visibility step by step.
Why You Need To Write - Let The Storyteller in You Emerge
Long before books existed, stories were how people connected. Stories taught lessons, preserved history, and inspired change. Storytelling is woven into who we are as human beings.
Some lines from my novel
Some lines from my novel. "The Pilot" is a a story about love, hopes, dreams and even illusions. It’s a prose with poetic inspiration, metaphors and allegorical expressions.
Building Your Direct Sales Strategy: Why Selling Books from Your Own Website Matters.
Stop relying solely on retail algorithms. Discover the massive financial and creative benefits of building a direct sales strategy on your own website.
Owning Your Voice: Why Trying to Please Every Reader Kills Good Storytelling
Stop sanding down the edges of your manuscript. Discover why trying to please every reader creates bland fiction, and how to embrace a unique voice.
How to Organize Your TBR Pile When You’re Addicted to Indie Books
Drowning in indie book recommendations? Learn how to organize your TBR with practical reading list management tips, gentle strategies, and tools that tame the indie reader problem without killing the joy.
Short Indie Books You Can Read in a Weekend (All Genres)
My attention span disappeared. I’d start long books, read a bit, and quit, sure I’d lost my love of reading. A friend handed me a short indie novella, saying, “Read this with your morning coffee.” I finished it before lunch, cried twice, and realized stories don’t have to be long to matter. Now, short indie books are my favorite way to rediscover reading. This list covers every genre and fits into a single weekend.
The True Cost of Self-Publishing: What Readers Should Know
I once thought self-publishing was free: write a story, upload, done. Then an indie author friend mentioned her "budget" fantasy novel cost more than my rent. I nearly choked. That chat changed my view; now I notice the investment behind every indie book. I wish every reader knew this.
The Ultimate Guide to Finding 5-Star Self-Published Books - Indie Reading Community
Let’s be honest: for every breathtaking indie gem, there are ten books that make you want to hurl your e-reader across the room. I’ve DNF’d more self-published books than I can count, but I’ve also discovered stories so good they’ve ruined me for anything else. This guide is my hard-earned roadmap for consistently finding those 5-star indie reads without the heartbreak.