A strong author bio is a vital piece of your professional toolkit. While it might feel like a minor detail, your author bio does a lot of heavy lifting! It 1) establishes your authority, 2) sets ... READ the POST
Defining Your Author Brand
Creating a successful career as an indie author begins with a foundation of strong branding. As Instalove VIP author, Mia Brody once said, “Our brand is the only thing 100% in our control.” We’ve all ... READ the POST
Writing Dynamic Characters in Instalove
Disclaimer: I am a recovering “pantser” who turned “plotter” for the sake of my own sanity. When working on interconnected series and publishing so many books in one year, I found it impossible to ... READ the POST
Are BookBub Featured Deals Worth It for Authors in 2026?
Are BB Deals Still Worthwhile?This has been a topic floating around the romance community (and others) since BookBub made some changes back in March. The BookBub emails now feature more books, which ... READ the POST
Why Your Amazon Book Sales Are Down
Have you noticed a dip in sales? You're not alone! Many indie authors, myself included, have experienced lower pre-order numbers as well as lower income in the last 6-8 weeks. This is ... READ the POST
3 Things Authors Should Stop Doing in 2026 to Avoid Burnout
I've sat at my desk with a similar expression, except my hair is piled on top of my head in the messiest of buns, my eyes are red and swollen from crying, and instead of raising my hands in ... READ the POST





