5 Things to Know About Going Wide
“Publishing wide is an attitude, not just a technical choice”– Joanna Penn One of the biggest questions indie authors face is, “should I go wide or…
KWL – 209 – Collaboration in Self-Publishing with Tim McConnehey
Author and founder of Izzard Ink Tim McConnehey joins us on the podcast this week. Tim has spent almost a decade working with indie authors and…
KWL – 198 Incorporating Mythology and Folklore into Your Writing with Skye MacKinnon
Skye MacKinnon is an international bestselling author who writes across multiple genres, from science fiction to fantasy to paranormal romance and even children’s books. Skye joins…
What I Wish I’d Known When I Began Self-Publishing
By D.F. Hart I began this journey in March of 2019, and literally had no clue what I was doing through my first three book releases.…
KWL – 190 – Finding the Motivation to Become a Published Author with Glenn Dyer
Historical fiction author Glenn Dyer was in his sixties and freshly retired when he published his first novel, The Torch of Betrayal. Now planning the release…
KWL – Ep 181 – Building Your Readership through Email Marketing with Holly Mortimer
Holly Mortimer, both an author and email marketing specialist, discusses strategies authors can implement to sell more books. Holly describes the common mistakes authors make when…
Podcast Ep 156 — Diversity in Romance with Jackie Lau
Jackie Lau reflects on her first year of self-publishing and the steps she took to ensure success. She discusses the importance of diversity in romance and how she wanted her characters to fill a void that is missing in the romance community. She also talks about how Twitter and Instagram are the social media platforms that work for her.
My Writing Life: EWP Romance Winner, Julie Evelyn Joyce
Steeped in Love, a self-published book by Julie Evelyn Joyce won this year’s Emerging Writer Prize for Romance. Get to know Julie, her writing style, and what inspired her winning book.
Facebook Live with Ricardo from Reedsy
The Kobo Writing Life team is excited to announce our latest Facebook Live Q&A on May 30th 2019. From 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST, our takeover host, Ricardo Fayet from Reedsy will be answering all your questions on the Kobo Writing Life Facebook page.
KWL Podcast EP 146: Carrie Ann Ryan
With 12 books releasing this year, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan, takes time out of her jam-packed schedule to talk to us about her writing technique, how the self-publishing landscape has changed since first starting out and why she wanted to branch out into a new genre. Carrie also gives listeners a sneak peek of her first YA novel, From Breath and Ruin.
KWL Podcast – Ep. 112 – Lauren Blakely
KWL EP 112 – Lauren Blakely In this episode, Chrissy and Stephanie chat with #1 New York Times best-selling author, Lauren Blakely. Lauren talks about her…
Empowering Women Writers Through Self-Publishing
Suddenly, the freedom of self-publishing and my empowerment as a female author were inextricably linked. There was no one to tell us we were unworthy or incapable or shouldn’t do a thing because that thing had never been done.
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 103 – Kevin J. Anderson
KWL EP 103 – Kevin J. Anderson Join Chrissy Munroe as she interviews best-selling science-fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson. KJA gives listeners a peek into…
What Makes A Good Author Bio?
Like yodelling on a mountaintop, when I say the words ‘author bio’ I can hear the collective author groan echo from every corner of the globe. Like eating your vegetables or doing your taxes, writing your author bio is unfortunately an inescapable part of literary life.
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 101 – Charlotte Leonetti
Joni Di Placido interviews Charlotte Leonetti, a high school senior who wrote and self-published her YA novel Heartshire High. Her novel is a modern-day retelling…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 100 – Behind the Scenes at Kobo with Featured Author Sarah Woodbury
For our 100th episode, we decided to give our listeners a behind-the-scenes look into Kobo Writing Life and the magic that goes into publishing a new title on Kobo. We follow Sarah Woodbury’s upcoming release The Favored Son, as it makes its way on to the Kobo store and into the libraries of our customers. We also introduce an exciting edition to the KWL podcast, Chrissy Munroe’s newest co-host, Stephanie McGrath!
Fighting the Demon of Self-Doubt
By Eve Langlais When Kobo approached me for an article I jumped on it because how cool is that, to be asked to write something to…
The Five Stages Of Revising Your Novel
You’ve finished a first draft of your novel. Now what?
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 093 – Interviews from When Words Collide
Episode 93 includes a series of short interviews that KWL Director, Mark Lefebvre conducted at the 2017 When Words Collide conference in Calgary, Alberta. Mark speaks…
How My Self-Published Book Sold 180,000 Copies And Nearly Doubled My Revenue
[This is an abbreviated excerpt of a longer article written by Michael Bungay Stanier on GrowthLab.com. There are links within this excerpt that link to the…
How Much Does It Cost To Self Publish?
One of the most common questions asked about self-publishing is: How much does it cost to self-publish? That’s a difficult question to answer in any simple…
6 Winners of Kobo’s “6 Novels In Search of An Author” Italian Writing Competition
On Thursday, April 20, 2017 the 6 winners of Kobo Writing Life’s collaborative publishing prize (Six Novels in Search of an Author – the name inspired…
TCK Publishing Podcast Interview with Kobo Writing Life’s Mark Lefebvre
Tom Corson-Knowles, Founder of TCK Publishing, recently interviewed KWL Director Mark Lefebvre on the TCK Publishing Podcast. In the interview, Tom and Mark discuss a wide…
Indie Author Fringe: Get Your Book Out There
Kobo Writing Life Director Mark Lefebvre recently joined Kevin Tumlinson, Director of Marketing at Draft2Digital for a London Book Fair Indie Author Fringe session entitled: Get…
The Creative Penn Podcast Celebrates 300 Episodes
Kobo Writing Life is a proud sponsor of The Creative Penn podcast for a very good reason: Because of the incredible value that Joanna Penn brings…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 070 – Melissa Foster
In episode 70, Christine Munroe interviews bestselling romance author Melissa Foster. With over seven years of successful self-publishing experience, Melissa has tons of insightful advice to…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 65 – Matthew Cobb from Reedsy
Reedsy‘s ambition extends beyond just being a place where authors can connect with publishing professionals; it’s a place for collaborative tools and with an ultimate goal…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 063 – Melody Anne
Episode 63 features NYT bestselling author Melody Anne, who began publishing in 2011 and has published forty (!) books and sold over 7 million copies since…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 060 – Book Blogging with Vilma Gonzalez
In this week’s episode, we’re focusing on book blogging. Vilma Gonzalez, the all-star blogger who runs Vilma’s Book Blog, was kind enough to share her journey…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 057 – Helen Hardt
Christine Munroe interviews Helen Hardt, an author and editor, about her publishing journey in terms of both sides of her career. This month, Helen launched the…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 055 – Behind the Scenes at Kobo
For this episode, we’re doing something a little different: offering you a sneak peek behind the scenes here at Kobo to share some insights from several…
Want to write for us?
We’re always looking for content here at the Kobo Writing Life blog. Do you think that you have great advice to help authors? Do you have…
Successful Self-Publishing Advice From A Pro
Joanna Penn, one of the world’s leading authorities on indie publishing, proprietor of The Creative Penn Blog and Podcast (a place to learn all about writing,…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 046 – Wattpad
Episode 046 focuses on Wattpad, the social media app for readers and writers with over 40 million monthly users around the world and growing. US Manager…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 045 – Julianne MacLean
Episode 45 features an interview with USA Today Bestselling author Julianne MacLean, author of THE COLOR OF HEAVEN series, THE HIGHLANDER series and THE PEMBROKE PALACE…
How to Publish an E-Book: Resources for Authors
Publishing expert Jane Friedman recently posted an amazing list of resources for authors on her blog, and we found it so helpful we wanted to share…
Team KoBoWriMo: Week One
We’re 6 days into NaNoWriMo 2015. How is our team of brave WriMos doing so far? Well… let’s just say most of us (already!) have some…
Competition Update
Dear Romance Authors, We’d like to start by thanking all of you for the outstanding response to the Romance Writing Life Competition. We are truly impressed…
Author Services: Exciting Development in the Works
Many of you have noticed a new “Author Services” tab popped up in your dashboard. This is a project we’ve been working towards for several years:…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 037 – Victoria Strauss
This week’s podcast is essential listening for all authors: Victoria Strauss from Writer Beware is joining us to share her most important advice for how writers…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 035 – Carla King
In the latest episode of the podcast, US Manager Christine Munroe interviews Carla King, a travel writer and self-publishing expert. Christine and Carla discuss: What self-publishing…
KWL at RT Booklovers 2015
By Christine Munroe Last month, thousands of romance writers and fans gathered in Dallas for the annual Romantic Times Booklovers Convention. I had the honor of…
The Open Day Writing Competition is Glad to Present the 2015 Winners
At last, the wait is over and our judging panel has reached a decision on the Open Day Writing Competition… After months of reading and enjoying the…
How to Host a Platform Party
How can authors target readers on a specific platform? What’s the best way to educate your audience about their book-buying and eReader options, to ensure…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 028 – James A Owen
Kobo Writing Life director Mark Lefebvre recently attended the 2015 Superstars Writing Seminars (Teaching you the business of being a writer) in Colorado Springs, CO. During the conference,…
My Writing Life: Pauline Baird Jones
When did you first discover a love of writing? Is there a particular book that made you want to become a writer? I fell in love…
My Writing Life: David Farland
When did you first discover your love for writing? Is there any particular book that made you want to become a writer? When I was a…
The Role of an Editor – Interview with Lucy Cuthew
Lucy Cuthew, an editor specialising in children’s and young adult fiction, became a freelancer in 2011 having spent several years as a commissioning editor at Meadowside…
The Special Thrill of Captivating Readers
By Casey Kelleher I’ve just had the most amazing five days in New York. Christmas shopping with my kids in all the big stores (I had…
whitefox presents “The Amulet of Sleep”
whitefox are pleased to announce UK publication of the first volume in Andrea Atzori‘s fantasy YA series: The Amulet of Sleep The Amulet of…