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.

Writing 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...

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Rest 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...

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Why 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...

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Why 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...

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Dear 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...

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Dear 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...

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Writing 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...

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Writing 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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