Self-Publishing Is a Lifetime Learning Experience: Tips from an Indie Author

"Figure out why you're writing. It's usually because you didn't like something in the books you otherwise love, or felt a certain aspect was missing. Bestselling example: Twilight into Fifty Shades of Gray. Figure out who your audience is, who you're writing for, what genre you're writing in, and what the books in that genre look like. Recognize that indie publishing is a lifetime learning experience. Yes, some authors broke out big and fast a few years ago, and those gold rush days are over, but audience-expanding strategies are still out there. Look for role models online. Authors love to tell "how I did it."