Hi All!⁠ ⁠ I’m going to talk a little bit about social media for authors. First, I’m doing a little happy dance because:⁠ ⁠ Today is my book birthday for Sam Likes Jam which is my very first book. Therefore, it’s also my 4-year indie publishing anniversary!⁠ ⁠ I can't believe that it was 4 years ago today that I hit that publish button for the first time. I've learned a lot along the way, and I enjoy sharing what I've learned with all of you. ⁠ ⁠ Click the Linkin.bio to read the full post!⁠ ⁠ #SocialMediatips⁠ #thestrugglingindie⁠ #Indieauthor⁠ #Selfpublished⁠ #Selfpublishing⁠ ⁠

My free, (Yes, Free) Indie Author Toolkit will help you start your author journey off on the right foot. ⁠ The kit includes:⁠ 74 Page Beginner's Guide Publishing Comparison Chart⁠ Book Outline Template⁠ Wordcount Tracker ⁠ My beginner's guide will tell you everything you need to know to get started in an organized and easy-to-understand way. If you're overwhelmed and don't know where to begin, this toolkit is for you. ⁠ Linkin.bio⁠ ⁠ #TheStrugglingIndie⁠ #IndieAuthor⁠ #IndiePublisher⁠ #WritingCommunity⁠ #IndieAuthorsUnite⁠ #Selfpublishing⁠ #Selfpublish⁠ #Tooklit

I'm excited to announce that my Indie Author Toolkit is finally here!⁠ ⁠ I took my book off of Amazon. (It was getting lost in the sauce) I worked with @FormattedBooks to turn it into a printable resource guide for indie authors.⁠ ⁠ The kit also includes:⁠ Publishing Comparison Chart⁠ Book Outline Template⁠ Wordcount Tracker ⁠ ⁠ I'm so passionate about helping other indies that I've compiled a free toolkit so that you start your author journey off on the right foot!⁠ ⁠ Www.thestrugglingindie.com ⁠ #TheStrugglingIndie⁠ #IndieAuthor⁠ #IndiePublisher⁠ #WritingCommunity⁠ #IndieAuthorsUnite⁠ #Selfpublishing⁠ #Selfpublish⁠

I'm excited to announce that my Indie Author Toolkit is finally here!⁠ ⁠ I took my book off of Amazon. (It was getting lost in the sauce) I worked with @FormattedBooks to turn it into a printable resource guide for indie authors.⁠ ⁠ The kit also includes:⁠ Publishing Comparison Chart⁠ Book Outline Template⁠ Wordcount Tracker ⁠ ⁠ I'm so passionate about helping other indies that I've compiled a free toolkit so that you start your author journey off on the right foot!⁠ ⁠ Linkin.bio⁠ ⁠ #TheStrugglingIndie⁠ #IndieAuthor⁠ #IndiePublisher⁠ #WritingCommunity⁠ #IndieAuthorsUnite⁠ #Selfpublishing⁠ #Selfpublish⁠

Episode 6 is LIVE!⁠ ⁠ This week I talk about the costs associated with publishing a book. Tune in, and let me know what you think!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #thestrugglingindie⁠ #IndieAuthorsunite⁠ #newpodcastalert⁠ #newepisode⁠ #Indiepublishing⁠ #Selfpublishing⁠ ⁠ Linkin.bio

IT'S #mugmonday !!! I need more mugs with sayings on them in my life. #TheStrugglingIndieAuthor #mugtoreflectyourmood #mugmondays #mugswithsayings #insertcoffeetobegin #indieauthor

Exciting News for Indie Authors! Finding a cover designer is hard work. Not only do you have to find designers that design for your genre, but you also have to vet them to make sure they are professional, you have to make sure they aren’t booked out. You need to go to different websites, Facebook groups, and Instagram accounts to compare their work with other designers. OR you go to sites like Reedsy, and when you search for someone in your genre, it only yields a single designer. (Yes, this is the case for cozy mystery.) It’s sometimes like looking for a needle in a haystack.⁠ ⁠ I’m excited to announce the solution! The Cover Designer Directory.⁠ ⁠ The Cover Designer Directory just launched today, but it’s already full of cover designers in a wide variety of genres. You browse through the site, narrow the search down to your genre, select the portfolio cover that you like, and BAM the designer’s contact information is right there for you. No more hunting around to find an e-mail address, no more auctions, no more joining ANOTHER Facebook group. I’m told that down the line there will be informative articles, mood boards, & more for indie authors! Finding a quality cover designer is hard work. The cover designer directory makes it easier for you. Check out coverdesignerdirectory.com today!⁠ ⁠

Finding a cover designer is hard work. Not only do you have to find designers that design for your genre, but you also have to vet them to make sure they are professional, you have to make sure they aren’t booked out. You need to go to different websites, Facebook groups, and Instagram accounts to compare their work with other designers. OR you go to sites like Reedsy, and when you search for someone in your genre, it only yields a single designer. (Yes, this is the case for cozy mystery.) It’s sometimes like looking for a needle in a haystack.⁠ ⁠ I’m excited to announce the solution! The Cover Designer Directory.⁠ ⁠ The Cover Designer Directory just launched today, but it’s already full of cover designers in a wide variety of genres. You browse through the site, narrow the search down to your genre, select the portfolio cover that you like, and BAM the designer’s contact information is right there for you. No more hunting around to find an e-mail address, no more auctions, no more joining ANOTHER Facebook group. I’m told that down the line there will be informative articles, mood boards, & more for indie authors! Finding a quality cover designer is hard work. The cover designer directory makes it easier for you. Check out coverdesignerdirectory.com today!⁠ ⁠ linkin.bio

This is how I work now. :)

Changes are always happening on social media platforms. Recently, some major ones came down the pipeline on Facebook. The jury is still out on how big of an impact they will have on author pages and groups.⁠ ⁠ Either way, it's an important reminder to always own your platform. Building your author business to rely completely on social media profiles cant cost you in the end.⁠ ⁠ Click the linkin.bio to read more.⁠ ⁠ #Indiepublsihing⁠ #thestrugglingindie⁠ #Newsletters⁠ #authorplatform⁠ #socialmedia⁠ #Indieauthor⁠ #indieauthorsunite