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Highlights from the Indie Author Forum
In its second year, BookLife’s virtual conference celebrated authors, readers, and the spirit of independent publishing.
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Indie Spotlight: February 2023
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books on romance and relationships.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles below.
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“Capturing a Moment”
An indie poet shares his love of haiku and tanka.
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What’s in a Label?
Publishers’ self-definitions are blurring the distinction between hybrid and traditional models.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 49 self-published titles below.
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Indie Spotlight: January 2023
In this month’s thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we’re ushering in 2023 with indie self-help and growth-focused books.
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“The Plan Was Never to Publish”
How compiling a family history created an indie novelist.
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Cover Redesign: 'Book of Days' by Douglas Bullis
Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Book of Days' by Douglas Bullis.
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The Importance of Beta Readers
Before you publish, consider getting some feedback on your work through beta readers.
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How to Choose an Editor
This week's writing advice discusses how hiring an editor is a crucial step in the writing process.
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Paulet House Supports A Legacy of South African Literature
Paulet House supports and uplifts South African writers.
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Indie Spotlight: December 2022
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature children’s stories, history books, and inspirational volumes.
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Richard Duggin Uncovers the Cruelty in Kids
Richard Duggin’s 'Boys in Exile' ponders children’s inhumanity toward children.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2022
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 90 self-published titles below.
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Indie Spotlight: November 2022
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books about historical subjects.
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Bad Medicine
A forensic psychologist finds inspiration in the tales of his trade.
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An Independent Author Brings New Perspectives
Authors are often told, “Write what you know”—but for those working outside their lived experiences, hiring sensitivity readers is important.
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Coq au Vin, Dump Sinks, and Plowing Through
In Marisa Mangani’s inspiring memoir, 'Mise en Place—Memoir of a Girl Chef,' a young girl finds her purpose in the kitchen.
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First Lines: November 2022
This month we’ve got a guide to youth sports, a doomed ship, orcas, and much more.
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