A romance author and PhD documents the practical realities of launching an indie book, including promotions, ad spend, sales data and Amazon rankings. Essays also examine author comparables and the culture of Bookstagram through an ethnographic lens.
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A publisher newsletter from indie tabletop studio Exeunt Press with behind-the-scenes design updates, designer interviews and event previews. Readers get a look at solo journaling game development, especially Exclusion Zone Botanist: Epsilon, plus roundups of game design essays.
An author newsletter from a kidlit writer offering bonus stories, behind-the-scenes material and progress updates on the Casey Grimes middle-grade fantasy series. It mixes personal anecdotes about family life in the Arkansas woods with a glimpse into indie children's publishing.
A personal newsletter from an indie TTRPG designer documenting the progress of Portalier Press, including playtesting experiences, game slates and yearly goals. Readers get a candid, behind-the-scenes look at designing and releasing micro-TTRPGs.
A newsletter from indie fantasy author D.M. De Alwis covering mythic fantasy, the writing process, and the challenges of indie publishing, including cover art and book promotion. Readers get behind-the-scenes insight into a novelist's drafting plans and interviews with collaborators, plus links to free reads and library access for her books.
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