The first time my husband used the London Underground, he relied on a map to find his way. Over time, he learned which stops to take, where to transfer, and how long each trip would take. Still, he often said it would have been much easier—and faster—if he’d had a tour guide instead of figuring everything out on his own. Without guidance, he wasted a lot of time getting around.
Writing and publishing a book is much the same. Without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel lost and spend unnecessary time navigating the process. To become a successful indie author, you need direction. That’s where I come in—I want to be your guide and help you learn the ins and outs more quickly, just as I helped my husband master the London Underground.
This website was created for only one reason: To help you become a successful Indie writer!
Being a succesful author is no easy task. The good things in life typically are not though.
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About
What’s the difference between experience and wisdom? Experience is what you gain by doing things yourself, often through trial and error. Wisdom, on the other hand, comes from that experience—and from learning from the insights and mistakes of others—so you can progress more quickly without repeating the same missteps.
Before I became an international bestselling author, I had to learn how to indie publish from scratch. I had countless questions and no clear starting point. At times, it felt like trying to walk uphill in sand—making progress, then slipping back. I spent a lot of time researching online, attending conferences, asking questions, and connecting with other authors. Through that process, I learned valuable strategies for indie publishing.
Now, I want to pass that knowledge on and help other aspiring authors.
My goal is to share what I’ve learned so you can move forward faster and avoid the struggles I faced.
Julie Matern (Regency Romance Author - www.juliematern.com)
Ann Sutton (Pen name for Cozy Mystery Author - www.annsuttonauthor.com)
