by kobowritinglife | Dec 5, 2019 | The Business of Writing, Tips
by Noah Steele Hi! I’m Noah Steele, indie author of gay romance, and I’m about to hit you with two words so powerful they make pre-debut indie authors quake. Are you ready for this? Market research. Okay. Hydrate. Take a deep breath. I’m here to help! I’m a 2019 indie...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 15, 2019 | The Business of Writing, Tips
As part of the Author Engagement team at KWL, I assist in recording the categories of novels featured in our promotions. I thought it vital to clear up some misconceptions around certain genres and their sub-genres, ones that consistently lead to miscategorizations by...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 4, 2019 | Marketing, The Business of Writing
by Ricardo Fayet, Chief Marketing Officer at Reedsy Ever since we started Reedsy, we’ve been hearing time and again from authors that discoverability was their #1 challenge. And while it is easier than ever to publish a (quality) book and make it available to millions...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 24, 2019 | Read Like a Writer, The Business of Writing, Tips
So, you have a concept of the tale you want to tell. Is the story truly of your own design? How can you ensure your book’s originality, while also making it similar enough to others in its genre for it to be compatible with your target readership? Your story can be...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 16, 2019 | The Business of Writing, The Craft of Writing
By Jeroen van Mastbergen and Goltan Varashk Dutch author Jeroen van Mastbergen enlisted the help of translator Goltan Varashk to translate his Young Adult title, The Future is Ruled By Smarty Pants, in English. Here they tell us about the process of working...
by kobowritinglife | Aug 28, 2019 | KWL Podcast, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
http://kobowritinglife.libsyn.com/159-best-practices-for-indie-writers-with-david-wind This week, Steph and Joni sat down with David Wind, author of The Indie Writer’s Handbook. Wind has written 59 titles and started his author journey with a traditional...
