Things to Consider When Considering Self Publishing

By S.R. Johannes, @srjohannes

Part of the Indie Authors Series

JH: I have a fun new group of indie authors coming in for 2018, so I'm dipping into the archives this week while I get everyone settled in. With the new year, odds are some of you are considering your publishing paths and thinking about indie publishing, so here's another look at things to consider when considering self publishing. It's from 2014, but the questions are still valid for 2018. I've added some comments on things that have changed.

As you guys may (or may not) know, in 2011, I chose to self pub my young adult thriller series (Nature of Grace) after it had some close calls in the traditional world.

I would not change that decision for the life of me – I absolutely love self-pubbing and plan to continue it in some sense. And I love where I am. I have an awesome agent now to help push my traditional work and I have a great foundation and reader base for my self-pubbed books.

Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing

By S.R. Johannes, @srjohannes

Part of the Indie Authors Series

Whether you self publish or publish with a traditional house, there are always pros and cons to each option. When you are self-pubbing, it is important to understand both sides to both coins. Today, I will give you insight into some of the pros and cons of self-pubbing.

5 Marketing Ways to Revive Your Series

By S.R. Johannes, @srjohannes (Contributor: Ashley Dawson)

Part of the Indie Authors Series

As self published authors, we all know how difficult it is to be your own marketing guru. The posts, the updates, the sheer amount of time it takes to put your book out there and keep it out there- it’s a long process! Especially when your series has been out there for a year or two, and you’re working on the next installment. So, what are some good ways to keep your book babies marketed and relevant? Let’s look at a quick round up of some awesome tips and find out!

Media Kits - Easy as 1.2.3.

By S.R. Johannes, @srjohannes

Part of the Indie Authors Series 

Every author needs a media kit or press kit.

A media kit should be information for a variety of different audiences. It should get someone up to speed about you and your book in just a few clicks.

8 Marketing Don'ts: Get Real or Get Lost!

By S.R. Johannes, @srjohannes 

Part of the Indie Authors Series

Whether you are traditionally pubbed or indie pubbed. Marketing is a huge component of getting your books out there. Some of us are lucky to get tons of marketing from publishers. Most of us aren't. Most of you will do it alone with very little support. So you might as well except it and do it.

It's a matter of changing your mindset.

Here are some of the DONTs of Marketing - in my opinion. These are mindsets that I still see and they make me smack my forehead!