by kobowritinglife | Jan 22, 2019 | The Business of Writing, The Craft of Writing, Tips
By Joni Di Placido #1. Chip Kidd: Designing Books is No Laughing Matter “My job was to ask this question: “What do the stories look like?”” Chip Kidd’s hilarious and engaging talk on cover design is a must-watch for any indie author....
by kobowritinglife | Jan 16, 2019 | KWL Podcast, The Business of Writing, Tips
http://kobowritinglife.libsyn.com/kwl-ep-133-amanda-cupido In this week’s episode, Cristina sits down with author and podcast producer Amanda Cupido to talk about her book Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right. Amanda talks about how she...
by kobowritinglife | Nov 15, 2018 | Resources, Tips
By Joni Di Placido Affiliate income is an absolute no brainer for any independent publisher or author. Vivian Arend wrote a comprehensive guide about making the most of your affiliate links, but what if you’re just getting started and not sure where to begin?...
by | Oct 25, 2018 | Self-Promotion, The Business of Writing
An Indie Author’s Secret Weapon When author Tina Folsom’s title, Quinn’s Undying Rose, flew up the bestseller list, it wasn’t merely good luck and good writing that got it there. Folsom is one of the many indie authors who has the benefit of a secret...
by Kobo Writing Life | Oct 18, 2017 | Author services, Self-Publishing, Tips
By Joan Frantschuk Have you ever screamed at Word because it just will not cooperate? Word is a writer’s best tool, best resource, best friend. Writing a book is hard enough without the added aggravation that unfamiliarity with Word can create. As a writer, you owe it...