Why a Serial Might Be a Good Move for Your Writing

By J. Kathleen Cheney, @jkcheney 

Part of the Indie Authors Series

Most of us are aware that there’s a strong audience for serial fiction out there. It’s not new. Serial fiction was published in newspapers in the Victorian age, in magazines, and consumed regularly on radio and television. Any series that has a continuing story is, in essence, serial. And the written word serial is gaining ground these days. Some of those authors are famous, some brand new, some indie, some trad-published, and some hybrids. Essentially, authors across the board have jumped on this stage.

If you’ve seen any of the serial outlets, like Serial Box, Wattpad, and Tapas, then you know that there are a range of authors out there supplying this niche with ever new stories.

(Here’s a great article from Den of Geek about some of the best serials out there.)

An Old World Concept Made New: How Patreon Works for Writers

By Jana Oliver, @crazyauthorgirl

Part of the Indie Authors Series

Crowdfunding can offer authors another source of revenue.

Finding additional sources of revenue has always been an issue for authors, especially us indies. Occasionally you’ll see Kickstarter campaigns for specific projects, be that novels or anthologies. 

But for those who want a more steady source of income, Patreon has become their crowdfunding source. Now instead of having the Medicis or the Borgias support your art, you can use the power of social media to find dedicated patrons.