As promised, we’re doing everything we can to help make 2014 the year of the indie author. To get you started off in the right direction, here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that you, as an indie author, should consider:
- Set aside time to write every day, if only for 15 minutes – during your lunch break, on a napkin, in a restaurant.
- Even if you’re months away from publishing your eBook, start creating your website and social media accounts now. You can never begin marketing yourself as an indie author too early.
- Even though it might be tempting, consider reasons why you shouldn’t publish on Kindle only (you’re missing a huge audience).
- Even if you don’t make millions selling ebooks, set some financial goals that you can break down into specific marketing efforts each month.
- Once a week skip your favorite TV show and spend that hour writing.
- Begin identifying bloggers in the niche your ebook targets; discover those who might be willing to review your eBook and host giveaways, to help you gain additional exposure.
- Plan to attend at least one indie author conference this year, even if you only attend digitally.
- Prioritize the cover art for your ebook; it will make a dramatic difference in ebook visibility and sales.
- Network with other indie authors for inspiration and potentially to discover readers who will review and proofread your work, to help you improve your final product.
- Wake up 20 minutes early every morning for a month, and spend the time writing. If it works, keep doing it. (We think it works).
