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What I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Blogging

I started blogging in 2011 because all the experts said that’s what authors should do. The journey has not been what I’ve expected, it never is, but I’ve come to enjoy it. Here are a few things I’ve learned. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others This is easier said than done. Read more…

By audenjohnson, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
Book Design

7 Book Formatting Tips for Indie Authors

I have a love/hate relationship with book formatting. I like that, with InDesign, I can get creative with the book’s layout. But, I’ve published 15 books and still haven’t streamlined the process. I mention in 9 Things I’ve Learned About Print Book Cover Design that I’m creating a hardback version Read more…

By audenjohnson, 1 month1 month ago
Author Bio Photography
Book marketing

Guest Post: Author Photos: 6 Tips for Taking Flattering Bio Pics You’ll Actually Like

Your bio picture holds a lot of power. It will become one of your most-prized assets in a book cover, website, or marketing materials. In this article, we’re sharing tips for taking flattering bio pics you’ll actually like, and that can best represent your writing style and genre. Bio pics Read more…

By audenjohnson, 7 months7 months ago
Landscape Photography

Creating “To Other Worlds'” Print Cover, With Design Tips for Indie Authors

I generally don’t have a preference for book format. Ebook, print, audio, I don’t particularly care. I just like books. But, there is a special kind of feeling when I’ve finished the print cover for my book. Maybe it’s because seeing the full front and back cover makes it seem Read more…

By audenjohnson, 10 months7 months ago

When You’re Told You Can’t Make a Living as an Author?

I read an article that said authors make a median of $6,000 a year.  Not the first time I’ve heard something like this. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of posts saying authors make less than minimum wage. Can you make a living as an author? When you ask most Read more…

By audenjohnson, 2 years2 months ago

How to Learn Photoshop as an Author

If you’re following me on social media, you’ve probably seen my recent map. It’s for The Sciell’s Legacy, the 4th and final book in The Merging Worlds series. This is how the map looked when I first created it. I created it entirely in Photoshop. In the beginning, I researched Read more…

By audenjohnson, 2 years5 months ago

Removing Unnecessary Scenes from Your Novels Part 1

I was reading a book where the first chapter was literally several pages of the character getting dressed to leave. Later, we got a detailed scene of the character getting into the car and buckling up. We even got Google Map directions as they drove to their destination, as in Read more…

By audenjohnson, 2 years2 months ago
Book Design

How Authors Can Learn to Design Eye-Catching Images

It takes a lot of work to be an author. Being an indie author is even tougher because you have to do everything or hire someone who can. You are the CEO of your own business. Indie fantasy and paranormal books are beautifully diverse. More so than traditionally published books. They are Read more…

By audenjohnson, 3 years2 months ago

Ever Had Your Book Suppressed by CreateSpace?

I was going to do a behind the scenes blog post but this bit of annoyance needed its own post. You’ll still get that behind the scenes look on Monday. I like CreateSpace. The printing is of great quality. I’ve never been dissatisfied when I ordered books. Publishing on the platform Read more…

By audenjohnson, 3 years8 months ago
Book Design

Book Formatting Tips and Tricks: Create Your Own Templates

You’ve finished writing. You’ve gotten comments from editors and beta-readers. Now, it’s time to publish your book. Unfortunately, you can’t upload the original Word document. Well, you can, but your book will look terrible. The online retailer might reject the file. Formatting your book property is hard. I’ve published 12 Read more…

By audenjohnson, 3 years7 months ago

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