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Being Seen: Why Visibility Matters More Than Virality

/ Marketing, Networking, Solar Sail Series, Solar Sail Theory / 8 minutes of reading / Leave a Comment

Most indie authors think “marketing” means chasing algorithms, posting endlessly on social media, and trying to become an influencer. No wonder so many writers recoil from it. But the “Being Seen” part of Solar Sail Theory is much simpler — and far more sustainable. You are not trying to become famous. You are trying to become findable. Visibility that compounds over time, through podcasts, guest posts, searchable discussions, live events, and relationships, creates a sail that keeps catching reader photons long after the original effort ends.

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Write Stuff Story Bundle Release.

/ Attitude, Creativity, Disaster Planning, Discipline & Motivation, Distribution, Finance, Money Management & Frugality, Futurism, Good Company & Good Examples, Habits, Indie Health, Longevity & Wellness, INDIE PUBLISHING, Inspiration, Marketing, Networking, Planning, PRODUCTIVE INDIE BOOKS, PRODUCTIVITY & ORGANIZATION, Publishing & Production, Stoicism & Perspective, Technology, Tools & AI, The Productive Indie Fiction Writer, Work Processes / 7 minutes of reading

Excerpt: Fourteen exclusive books and one workshop, all packed with up-to-date advice for indie writers navigating 2026—from writing faster and smarter to marketing, Kickstarter, newsletters, and surviving the modern publishing landscape. Available for a limited time, the Write Stuff StoryBundle also supports World Central Kitchen, so you can help your writing career and do some good at the same time.

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Leveling Up Your Literary Citizenship: Mentorship, Craft, and Making It Work for You

/ INDIE PUBLISHING, Marketing, Networking / 6 minutes of reading / 1 Comment

Welcome back! If you’ve been following along, you already know that Literary Citizenship is a way to boost the entire writing community—indie authors included—while connecting with fellow writers and readers. But it’s more than just signing up for newsletters and hitting the like button on Instagram (though, keep doing that too!). In this post, we’ll

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Literary Citizenship – Time to Make It Sexy Again

/ INDIE PUBLISHING, Marketing, Networking, Stoicism & Perspective / 6 minutes of reading / 1 Comment

If there’s one concept that deserves a sexy reboot, it’s Literary Citizenship. Especially for indie authors! You’ve probably heard the term tossed around a lot, usually when people are talking about supporting other writers, giving back to the literary community, or showing up for the books you love. But how do we make that actually

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Should Fiction Authors Bother with Blogging?

/ Marketing, Networking / 4 minutes of reading / 2 Comments

The Pros and Cons of Blogging for Fiction Authors: Weighing Time Costs Against Marketing Benefits In the digital age, authors are no longer confined to traditional routes of getting their work noticed. Blogging has emerged as a powerful tool for fiction writers to build their audience, engage with readers, and establish a personal brand. However,

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