Collaborating with fellow writers and meeting readers are two exciting parts of being an author, but in-person gatherings cannot always be easily arranged due to budget constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to virtually...

Many new media marketing tools are available to authors to help them promote their books. Savvy authors reach out to potential book buyers through varied internet sources. It’s important to understand the social media and other tools available to authors...

Goodreads is Facebook for people who enjoy life between the covers. embership in the fast-growing site for readers, writers and reviewers has spiked from 6.5 million to 9 million since we rang in 2012, with 17 million joining each month, says Goodreads...

B uilding an author website can feel like a daunting task if you don’t have html and design skills. Thankfully, it’s easier than ever these days to build a site without those skills. There are a number of sites that offer free domain purchases when purchasing...

As an Indie author, I walk away from New York City and the largest book industry trade show in North America feeling pretty good. The mood was positive, and there was plenty of room for both independently and traditionally published authors. Of course...