Self-Publishing & The Business of Books
Self-Publishing Tips & Lessons Learned — The Reality Behind the Indie Journey
Independent publishing is equal parts creativity, chaos, and constant learning. This hub collects my posts about the real challenges behind self-publishing — from marketing struggles and scams to trim size headaches, ISBN choices, pricing strategy, and hard-earned lessons.
If you're an indie author or thinking about becoming one, these articles offer an honest look at what the journey is really like.
10 DEC 2025 07:00
Weekly Update: Book Club Bliss and the KDP Payment Reality
5 NOV 2025 07:00
What Is the Worst Thing About Being an Author? The Scammers
17 SEPT 2025 07:00
From Blogger to Brand: My Hard Lessons in Self-Publishing
27 AUG 2025 07:00
From Kindle Unlimited to the World: My Rocky Start with Draft2Digital
30 JUL 2025 07:00
My Author Brain-Dump: What to Do With a Finished Sequel?
20 JUN 2025 07:00
Can Indie Authors Compete with £5 Books? My Thoughts on Sales, Royalties & the Road Ahead
30 MAY 2025 07:00
From "Published!" to "Now What?": The Honest Author Journey
26 NOV 2025 07:00
Price Wars and Freebies: My New Plan to Win the Review Game
10 OCT 2025 07:00
The Paper Problem: Trim Size & ISBNs
10 SEPT 2025 07:00
Weekly Author Life Update: Sales Wins, Anniversaries & Pinterest Experiments
20 AUG 2025 07:00
Is My Book What You Think It Is? (And a 1-Star Rating Got Me Thinking...)
18 JUL 2025 07:00
Thoughts on a Tough Week: Sales, Speaking, and Summer “Holidays”
13 JUN 2025 07:00
On Good, Bad, and 'Just Okay' Reviews
16 MAY 2025 07:00
ARC Feedback: The Good, The "But...", and the Duplicates
19 NOV 2025 07:00
Doubt, Dollars and Disappointment: The Hard Reality of Marketing
1 OCT 2025 07:00
The Hard Truth: Publishing Isn't Easy & My Quest for a Book Cover
3 SEPT 2025 07:00
Family News, Writing Updates & Why My Book Might Get a New Look
6 AUG 2025 07:00
Revealing the Next Adventure (And a Change in Strategy)
27 JUN 2025 07:00
Book Price Changed Without Notice? What Every Indie Author Should Watch For
6 JUN 2025 07:00
What's Next for A Newman Adventure? (Plus, a Future Freebie!)
4 APR 2025 18:00
From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Why I Finally Published An Irish Mystery
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