Becoming an Indie Author
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An honest, heartfelt account of the journey to becoming an independently published author.
Have you ever wondered if it's too late to chase a dream?
Six years ago, Pauline Wilson retired from a full-time career and did something most people only talk about: she became a published author. Not once, but three times.
Becoming an Indie Author is the honest, heartfelt account of that journey — the self-doubt, the steep learning curves, the thrill of holding a finished book, and the quiet determination that kept her going when fear said stop.
This isn't a step-by-step publishing manual. It's the story behind the story — what it really feels like to write your first novel, navigate the maze of self-publishing, build an author platform from scratch, and put your work into the world. Pauline covers everything from finding your voice and wrestling with research, to editing, cover design, marketing, and the surprising emotional cost of it all.
If you've ever quietly wondered whether your dream of writing is still possible, this book is for you.
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Reviews
Pauline has written about finding her author voice and the courage to put words out into the world. She has shared her experiences in a candid and thoughtful way, which will no doubt help many aspiring authors to dig deep for their own words and navigate the publishing process.
TP Donohue - Author
Becoming a published author takes more than inspiration (although that helps!)
I loved this book - not because it was necessarily a detailed guide, although there were many tips and ideas included - but because it captured the passion and hard this author has put into succeeding in her dream to become a published author.
The journey is so much more than writing the book - then you need to let people know it exists and why they should read it! As writers are often introverts, this is the hard part for many. Definitely worth reading if you have authorship ambitions.
Soo Moo on Amazon
This is a great resource, full of informative and helpful insights and details about the self-publication process. I’m sure others will be interested by the way it influenced the author's efforts in terms of her writing journey.
Chrissie Bellbrae - Author