The Essentials of An Author Marketing Plan
What are the essential aspects of an author marketing plan, and are you doing your book justice? It’s great to get caught up in the excitement of self-publishing and releasing your first book, but have you thought about an author marketing plan and what comes next? Regardless of whether you’re self-publishing, using a hybrid […]
Indie Authors Helping Indie Authors
As an indie or self-published author, helping other indie authors is just par for the course! Where would we all be without the help and support of other self-published authors helping indie authors is just paying it forward. Weirdly, we’re competitors, but at the same time, I feel we’re all part of this small […]
Should Authors Use the Free Amazon KDP ISBN or Get Their Own?
How does the free Amazon KDP ISBN stack up against having your own ISBN? Let’s compare the two and find out! We’re often asked, ‘Should authors use the free Amazon KDP ISBN or get their own?’ It’s a fair question that any new author just entering the self-publishing world would want to know the answer […]
Could 2022 Be Your Year As A Canadian Author?
We’ve had another exciting year, but could 2022 be your year to turn things around and make your mark as a Canadian author? There is no denying that 2021 was a rough year. Unfortunately, it started rough in 2020, and 2021 didn’t fail to disappoint us in Canada. If you’re an author or aspiring […]
Don’t Leave Printing Your Books Too Late!
Don’t leave printing your books too late! If you plan on getting books printed before the holidays, you better act fast! Regardless of whether you’re printing your books through Amazon, Ingram Spark, or a private printer, it’s almost too late to get those holiday copies done. October, November, and December are some of the […]
Do I Need An ISBN for My Book in Canada?
What are ISBNs, and Why are They So Important? A common question many Canadian authors have is, “Do I need an ISBN for my book in Canada?” Registering for an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is an important step that every author needs to take when they are planning on self-publishing a book. An […]
The Many Aspects to Self-Publishing
There is always a sense of urgency when it comes to self-publishing your first book, but patience is a virtue and could really pay off in the end! There’s no denying that there’s a lot of different aspects to self-publishing. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Canadian author or not. It’s not always an […]
Why Publishing on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark Makes Sense for Canadian Authors
Are You Taking Full Advantage of Both Platforms to Sell Your Books? Publishing on Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark makes sense! Publishing on Amazon KDP makes sense, and when it comes to any self-publishing endeavor, you need to take advantage of every platform and the unique opportunities that they offer. To get the best […]
Author Interview with Eli Steele
Author Interview with the very talented author Eli Steele! Hi, Eli Steele. Welcome to the Indie Publishing Group website! Introduce yourself to us. Tell everyone who you are, where you’re from, what you enjoy doing, your hobbies and interests. Hi! I’m Eli Steele. I’m a husband and father. By day, I work in the […]
Author Interview with Lily Iona MacKenzie!
Author Interview with the talented author Lily Iona MacKenzie! Hi, Lily Iona MacKenzie. Welcome to the Indie Publishing Group website! Introduce yourself to us. Tell everyone who you are, where you’re from, what you enjoy doing, your hobbies and interests. Hi, I’m Lily Iona MacKenzie. I don’t have hayseed clinging to my trousers, but […]