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It's important to keep up to date with all the latest indie author news. It's just not about who is releasing new books and getting essential tips on how to best succeed in your self-publishing journey. Knowing the latest self-publishing news also keeps you informed of new printers, changes in production costs, additional distribution models, government incentives and plenty more. It’s news that can impact your book's chances of success. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss a thing.
What is Cryptocurrency? Book arrives on Amazon
Award-winning writer Chris Stead and the team at Crypto Finder announce the release of the book What is Cryptocurrency: Your complete guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Beyond. Cash has been traded out for cards, but soon cards will be traded out for cryptocurrency. This emerging new business technology has taken the world by storm, becoming […]
How to get a free IngramSpark title setup
You're an indie author trying to self-publish your book, right? There are many costs to factor in and here we share some easy steps to save potentially hundreds of dollars in fees with IngramSpark. Updated July 2, 2021 - Future of free title setups On June 30, 2021, we had a lengthy phone conversation with […]
How to scan your art for print publication – self-publishing tips
If you’re an indie author creating your own art, it’s important to make sure the finished file is actually suitable for publication. As part of our self-publishing tips series, we have a checklist for you to follow. We work with a lot of authors here at Old Mate Media who create their own art. […]
Controversy at the IngramSpark indie publishing forum
At the Indie Publishing Forum in Sydney, Australia, Robyn Cutler - the head of IngramSpark - said something quite controversial. But it provided an insight self-published indie authors shouldn't miss. I recently attended the Indie Publishing Forum and it was quite fantastic. It was great not only being among other indie authors, but also hearing […]
How to get a free Readers' Favorite book review
Getting book reviews is one of the most talked about topics in indie self-publishing. So how do you get started? How do you get those pesky readers and bloggers to review your book? It's a question we all face in the self-publishing scene. We need those star ratings and blog […]
Five star review for My Birthday Cake Needs a New Home
Old Mate Media is very excited to share some positive news about one of our books. My Birthday Cake Needs A New Home by Chris Stead has received a five star review from Readers' Favorite. What is Readers' Favorite? If you've ever gone looking for book reviews, chances are you've come across Readers' Favorite. […]
10 best podcasts for indie authors
If you're an indie author looking for support on your self-publishing journey, here are the 10 best podcasts you should listen to. The learning journey for an indie author is a big one. Even when you outsource you still need to know the basics so you can choose the best suppliers. Here we share our […]
How does Createspace merging with KDP Paperback affect you?
In news that no one is surprised to hear, this week Amazon announced that Createspace and KDP are going to be merged into one operation. Effectively with KDP taking over Createspace. Whilst predicted since the roll out of KDP Paperback, now that it's here, what does it mean for you?How is Createspace merging with KDP […]
Head of IngramSpark gives her top 12 tips for indie authors
Old Mate Media was at the Indie Publishing Forum, where the head of IngramSpark, Robin Cutler, offered her advice and tips for self-publishing indie authors. Earlier this month I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural Indie Publishing Forum in Sydney. This fantastic event brought together more than 100 indie authors, booksellers and publishers to […]
Announcing Eat Well, Feel Great – a healthy eating cookbook
Health coach Abigail Booth from Vitality Health Coaching has joined forces with Old Mate Media to publish her first cookbook. I’m a mum to three children (2, 5 and 7) and it's hard work. The fact that I have to flip through a cookbook and prepare food for not only them, but also us (mum and […]
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