Being an indie author does not mean we have to do this alone. It doesn’t mean that we have to forgo agents, editors or publicists. It doesn’t mean that we have to pass on those once-upon dreamed traditional deals. What it does mean is CHOICE. We have choices now we didn’t have...
If an indie author can effectively tap into their niche, they stand to make more money than if they had published their book through an established press.Check outthese self-publishing success stories for proof! If you’re a writer and the idea of going indie sounds mighty fine to you, ch...
We’re going to answer those questions by defining metatextuality, as well as by examining metatextual examples in films/games. By the end, you’ll know the answer to the ever-so-elusive question, “what does metatextuality mean?” Let’s get meta....
One of the major areas where indie developers tend to fail at is marketing and social media. We’ve talked about this before, but it doesn’t matter how good your game is if no one has ever heard of you. With each year the market changes, and so does what you should be thinking ab...
But how exactly does Patreon work? And how can indie authors use it to bolster their writing income? Let’s take a closer look at this platform, the ways in which it can be beneficial for indie authors, and the caveats you need to keep in mind if you use it. ...
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Let’s be honest, the gift-giving love language gets a bad rap. Words like “selfish” and “materialistic” are often associated (by non-gift-giving types) with this love language, because it suggests you want to receive (as well as give) “stuff” from
What does this mean for the future of sites like itch.io that are about platforming experimental and indie creators? What does this mean for anyone that has no interest in distributing through the App Store? If the bar keeps getting set higher and higher to just ex...
Pen name, nom de plume, or pseudonym… Call it what you want, but as an author, these typically mean the same thing. So what is a pen name? And when are author pen names used? Creating a pseudonym and using a pen name whenself-publishingis still an option for authors, even in tod...
The first difference between indie games and big AAA titles is their simpler graphics. This does not mean that it is bad. It can be very beautiful and eye-catching. This means that it is not the main focus of an indie game, but rather an au...