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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Software subscriptions tend to pile up quietly in an indie author’s business. In this episode, we walk through why a yearly software checkup matters—what to keep, what to cancel, and where upgrading to a paid tool might actually save time and frustration. You’ll also get a practical framework for reviewing your subscriptions with clarity, not guilt, so your tools support the season of writing and publishing you’re in now.
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16 Dec 2025
The Editing Dilemma
Confident writers often underestimate how much editing their book really needs. In this episode, Michelle Rayburn explores why indie authors skip or minimize editing, what publishing standards actually require, and how to evaluate what level of editing your manuscript needs. A practical and gentle guide to making wise editorial decisions.
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9 Dec 2025
Should I Publish in December?
Is December a good time to publish your book or the worst time of the year to launch? In this episode, Michelle breaks down KDP delays, holiday-shopping behavior, discoverability challenges, and when a December release can actually work. Learn how to decide whether to publish now or wait for a clean January runway.
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