Articles & Announcements
Every month, we send a newsletter to our community featuring upcoming events as well as an article by one of our knowledgeable team members. This page chronicles the articles, but be sure to sign up for the newsletter to get them in your inbox and to be updated about events.
Is It Just Me, or Are the Books Getting Fancier? A Guide to the Special Editions Trend
by Jenny Kimura, Senior Designer and Ebook Conversion Specialist If you’ve been in a bookstore lately, I don’t have to tell you about the sheer number of “Exclusive Editions,” “Collector’s Editions,” and “Deluxe Editions” that have crowded display tables and shelves...
read moreWriting Spicy Scenes that Keep Readers Engaged
by Melissa Eskue Ousley, Associate Editor As a writer, one of the best ways to improve your craft is to read often and widely, making note of what appeals to you. What captured your attention? What lessons can you take from an author’s writing style that will help you...
read moreRest in Power, Susan
We are deeply saddened by the news of Susan DeFreitas's passing. Many of you in the Indigo family had the opportunity to work with her, and she was renowned for her deep insights on fiction, character arc, and story magic. Please consider reading Susan's work in Hot...
read moreWhy Your Words Matter Now More Than Ever
by Ali Shaw, Executive Editor “Keep writing.” How many times have you heard that? From teachers, friends, family members, maybe editors, possibly even publishers and agents. Five times? A dozen? Hundreds? I hope they still mean something to you when you hear them. For...
read moreWhy Every Writer Should Try Their Hand at Writing Contests
Guest Post by Savannah Cordova As a writer, there are plenty of ways to share your work with the world, from creating your own blog to having your stories published in literary magazines. But one option that every writer should consider is submitting to writing...
read moreDear Indigo: What Can I Do to Market My Upcoming Book?
by Ali Shaw, Executive Editor What can I do to market my upcoming book? I receive this question a lot. Book marketing can have countless approaches, and I think the idea of reaching out to a dedicated book publicity firm—knowing that they often charge in the realm of...
read moreDear Indigo: Book Design Mysteries
Dear Indigo, I’m trying to format my book for printing. I wrote it in Word (or Pages) and inserted photos and captions along the way. It started off fine, but the more I get into it, if I try to make any changes to the text or the photos, sometimes the photo jumps all...
read moreWriting Talismans and Spells for Creativity
By Nicki Yowell, Office & Communication Specialist It’s another one of “those days.” You know the kind I mean. It’s an unremarkable Tuesday, and I feel the bleak blahs coming on and a deadline peering over my shoulder. But fear not, brain, it’s a creativity ritual...
read moreCongratulations to Michael Nagle, 2024 Author Diversity Scholarship Winner!
Join us in congratulating Michael Nagle, the winner of Indigo’s 2024 Author Diversity Scholarship. Michael will receive $1,200 toward Indigo services to use for writing projects. Michael Nagle is a queer, Sri Lankan American writer. He is currently a year deep into...
read moreWriting Series, Podcasts, and Content Creators We Love
Books are downright fabulous and have stood the test of time. And don’t even get us started on that iconic smell. We at Indigo, of course, have our fair share of love to offer for printed matter. We also have endless admiration for the scores of authors, bookstores,...
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