As an indie author, you’re in a unique and powerful position to write terrifying horror

September is Mystery Month at The Indie Book Store

If you haven't already published your own book, here's why now is a good time to start

Post, discuss, and promote your book on our Facebook group

Here are this week's new books currently being promoted at The Indie Book Store

Figures suggest that only 3% who start writing a book actually complete it

Editing your own book can be done - if you know what you're doing

The ban is causing panic - but there could be a silver lining

The relatively new social media platform has a vibrant indie author community

The technique of showing not telling adds depth and vividness to your writing

Writing effective dialogue in fiction: bringing characters to life

The two methods often divide opinion within the writing community

Whether it’s cosy mystery or epic sci-fi, creating these worlds for our characters to play out their stories is an essential foundation in fiction writing

Want readers to love your work? Here's how to create memorable characters.

Your book premise underpins everything from your writing to your marketing

Stop writing for anyone and everyone. They don't care. Here's what to do instead.

That blank screen. That blank mind. Nothing happens. What can we do?

No more sitting and looking at a blank screen. Here's how to unlock your creativity

Where you work can have a massive impact on your creativity - and productivity

Is your writing going nowhere right now? Here's how to fix that.

You could be a bestselling author in less than 12 months. Here's how to do it

Take this free 5-day challenge and create an outline and a plan for your new book

Selling books on social media, building readerships, plus how one self-published author became an overnight bestseller

Building a readership takes more than just posting to social media

If you're failing to sell your books on social media, this strategy is for you