How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Books, Blogging and More

by Joanna Penn

If you go indie, you’ll need to pay for editing and cover design upfront. But these prices shouldn’t break the bank and you should use professionals that other authors have recommended. If you want to use services that charge for other things, then please check the following resources: Watchdog Service Ratings by the Alliance of Independent Authors: www.TheCreativePenn.com/watchdog Choosing a self-publishing service by the Alliance of Independent Authors, available on all online bookstores. Written by authors and for authors so you get unbiased advice. Need more help with going indie? Check out the following resources: My own Author 2.0 Blueprint ebook and video series available at www.TheCreativePenn.com/blueprint My round-up of publishing articles, including how to self-publish an ebook, print book and audiobook: www.TheCreativePenn.com/publishing The Alliance of Independent Authors – a brilliant organization for authors who want to professionally self-publish. Members get ebooks and other resources on self-publishing, plus there is a lively Facebook group and a monthly salon where I answer questions alongside Orna Ross, the founder of the Alliance.

Resources For going indie