Successful Indie Author Non-Fiction Books

Write cleaner, better stories. Write compelling fiction. Drawing from a collective experience of over 150 published books, Craig Martelle and bestselling author Larry Martin bring their powerhouse insights to the forefront, addressing the age-old question: How do authors truly capture their readers’ hearts? While the art of writing spans cultures, pinpointing the elusive essence that makes stories resonate is a challenge many writers grapple with. Enter Craig and Larry with their rock-solid philosophy—a viewpoint they’re eager to share. Unlock the secrets to unputdownable reading experiences. From crafting intricate plots to breathing life into characters, from maintaining a perfect pace to painting vivid descriptions, Craig and Larry swear by Elmore Leonard’s timeless mantra: ‘Leave out the parts that readers skip.’ Is your readership turning the page with bated breath, hungry for more? With Craig and Larry’s guidance, you’ll be able to further empower your writing and create an unbreakable bond with your readers that is sure to have them clamoring for your next book. The path to exceptional storytelling starts here. Grab your journey-enhancing copy of Write Compelling Fiction and embark on a writing venture that will redefine your craft.

Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success. Updated to the 3rd Edition in 2023. This is a motivational guide based on my two and a half million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing the mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do everything else needed to make your indie author business a success. "Craig, thanks to the book, I went from kicking around vague concepts for my first series to knowing exactly how to proceed with it, and because of that I know it'll be far more successful than it would have been if I hadn't read this." "This was insightful and motivating, I'm inspired and wiser for it. Thank you, Craig." "Over the years, I’ve read many How To Books, Self Help Biographies, and Industry Books. Become a Successful Indie Author is one of the best. It reads like a novel, teaches specifics like a field manual, and shines light on pathways through the dark jungle of self-publishing." Clocking in at nearly 50,000 words, this guide has something for every budding author as well as those who have already published, but for whom success remains elusive. In this business there is only one hard and fast rule - you must find readers willing to pay for your stories. It starts with the first sentence. You have to write a gripping story that people want to read, wrap a cover around the book, and then do the marketing. There’s no doubt that you can do it. Let me show you how.

Do you publish one book a year? Or twenty? Here’s a secret. You can be successful with either. Publish your books in a way that brings you the most readers. Put the experience of over one hundred book launches to work for you. Right here. Release Strategies. It’s how successful indie authors get ahead. Plan. Prepare. And Execute. With checklists, recommendations, and candid discussion, you’ll find everything you need to determine your best publication strategy. Implement it and keep your foot on the gas. It’s time to take the ride of your life. Release Strategies. The book you didn’t know you needed.

Overwhelmed? You’re self-publishing but something isn’t right. It’s time to move forward. Whether through a collaborative box set, a short story in an anthology, or a co-authored work, Collaborations is a book about maximizing your opportunity, your influence of a greater readership.Find a partner to share the workload. An individual (or team) who will strengthen your weak spots. Someone who will flourish with your strengths. You can be better together, when you do it right.Craig Martelle brings the experience of dozens of collaborations to this book, outlined in an easy-to-digest format that covers all the collaborating bases. And there are SAMPLE CONTRACTS, too.Set yourself up for success before you start writing.Isn’t that a life win? Improve your odds in all that you do, especially in your chosen profession.Be a Successful Indie Author.Figure out if collaborating is right for you, and then be a better collaborator. Right here. Read it today.

Proper pricing prevents poor paydays. Pricing Strategies is about making the most from your work by understanding what your genre will support. It’s not hard, but you have to have a plan. Over the course of a year, you might change your book’s price five or ten times. That’s perfectly fine, when done for the right reasons as part of an overall marketing strategy. What is one reader worth to you as an entry point into your author world? What is that reader worth if they stay on board? Pricing Strategies explains why and how you would vary price points, whether you are exclusive to Amazon or distribute on multiple platforms. Book pricing is about getting the most money from your book or box set, not just one time but for the long term. It is how you can be a successful indie author. Without buyers for your books, self-publishing is just a hobby. Look at your words as your profession and earn your just desserts by pricing your books appropriately and intentionally to improve your bottom line. That’s what Pricing Strategies is all about. Understand the why and let the money flow. Pricing Strategies. The book you need.