Tag Archives: self-publishing

There’s a draft in my writing room

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Is it just me, or does it feel a bit drafty in here? The first draft of Book 2 in the Sarah & Katy adventures is officially written! It’s brand new and fresh off the printer, but it certainly isn’t … Continue reading →

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This is a great cover design concept

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

During a recent visit to Book World, I was browsing the classics section when I came across this: Two different book covers that, when arranged side by side, create a single piece of art. This isn’t a brand new concept … Continue reading →

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Pulling the plug (temporarily) on your online presence

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As an independent author, I know the importance of platform building. Being plugged in to social media, feeding content to a website or blog, and connecting with readers is part of the self-publishing process. But sometimes, it feels good to … Continue reading →

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Book 1 vs. Book 2: The battle for an indie author’s attention

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I’m not a mother yet, but I think I’m experiencing a hint of how it feels to have two kids. On the one hand is Book 1. My firstborn. My toddler. Not even a year old, Book 1 was released … Continue reading →

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Unofficially making the ‘official’ Book 2 announcement

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

For a few months, I’ve debated how to make an official announcement about my next book. That’s one of the challenges of being an indie author. There is no marketing department making widespread proclamations to a national audience. There are … Continue reading →

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