Indie Author Blueprint
By Michelle Rayburn
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Get your book from your brain to publication—with YOU directing the process. Are you ready to put in the energy, work, and focus to fulfill your dream of publishing your own books and managing your writing business as a professional? You don’t need gimmicks or high pressure to overspend. Here, you’ll find practical topics tailored for writers with a base knowledge of the writing craft, the curiosity to explore publishing, and the ambition to get it done. Walk through all the phases of the complicated indie publishing process. Author, editor, and book designer Michelle Rayburn shares valuable tips that she uses as she coaches indie authors through their projects. Topics: Industry News, Writing Business Tips, Publishing How-To and Tutorials, Design Principles, The Art of Editing.
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Stop Paying for Subscriptions You Don't Need
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Editing Dilemma
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Should I Publish in December?
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Cover Design Anxiety
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Sometimes You Have to Pivot
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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From First Draft to Finished Book: A Mini Workshop on What Comes Next
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Why Proofs Matter and What to Check Beyond Typos
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Amazon Prime Changes and KDP: What Indie Authors Need to Know
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Building a Long-Range Publishing Strategy
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Adding IngramSpark to Expand Your Reach
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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How to Know if You're Ready for IngramSpark
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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“Buy My Book” Isn’t Enough for a Call to Action
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Why Your Ebook Images Need Alt Text
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The Pros and Cons of Using a Pen Name
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The Craft of Publishing
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Selling More Books Using Amazon Ads
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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How the New KDP Royalty Rules Affect Indie Authors
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Productivity and Organization Hacks for Indie Authors: Part 3
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Productivity and Organization Hacks for Indie Authors: Part 2
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Productivity and Organization Hacks for Indie Authors: Part 1
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Launch Your Indie Author Process—It's Time!
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Why Traditional Publishing Is Becoming Less Viable (and Why Indie Is Rising)
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May 27, 2025 |
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3 Big Lessons I Learned from Kristin Hannah
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May 20, 2025 |
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AI in Book Marketing: Helpful Assistant or Hard Pass? You Decide.
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May 13, 2025 |
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Why Indie Authors Can’t Skip Footnotes
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May 06, 2025 |
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First-Time Author? Here's Why KDP Should Be Your First Step
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Why Every Indie Author Needs a Sell Sheet
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Pricing Your Book
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Choosing Keywords for KDP Publishing
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Art of Choosing KDP Book Categories
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Compelling Back Cover Blurbs for Fiction Books
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Elevate and Refine Your Book Back Cover Blurb
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Metadata: Titles, Bylines, Imprints, and ISBNs
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Metadata 101: What It Is and Why It Matters for Indie Authors
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Prepping a Book File for Publishing
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Polishing the Details: Advanced Interior Formatting Tips
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Foundations of Interior Formatting
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Planning Your Book Cover Design
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Technical Specs for Book Covers
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Book Cover Branding
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Your Edits Are Done: Now What?
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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What to Look for in a Book Editor
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Elevate Your Writing with Self-Editing
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Common Mistakes Indie Authors Make About Editing
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Editorial Needs for Self-Publishing Authors
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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The Fine Print: Contract Essentials for Indie Authors
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Book Royalties: Understanding Independent Author Earnings
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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ISBN Essentials: Your Book’s Unique Fingerprint
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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The Temptation to DIY Your Book
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Choosing a Self-Publishing Platform
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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The Indie Publisher as Business Owner
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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10 Misconceptions About Publishing Books
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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The Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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The CEO Approach to Indie Authorship
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Untangling Publishing Choices
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Indie Author Blueprint Intro
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Aug 19, 2024 |