What Indie Authors Actually Need to Know to Succeed

Self publishing promises freedom, but it also raises a lot of questions. Dale T. Phillips, Jacob Moon, Jane B. Lee, Kate Anslinger, Kiersten Modglin, and Sonja Dewing tackle the issues indie authors care about most, including process, income, rights, and long term control. This session offers honest, experience driven answers that help writers decide if self publishing is right for them and how to build a sustainable career on their own terms.

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