Tag: Self-publishing

Darcy Pattison’s Master Class on Self-Publishing: Picture Books and Middle Grade: A Recap by Our Intern, Aubrey Winstead

September 29, 2025

We are so excited to introduce our intern for the Fall 2025 semester, Aubrey Winstead. Aubrey is a senior at North Greenville University and is making her debut on Write2Ignite’s blog with a recap of Saturday’s Master Class. Welcome, Aubrey! We are so excited to have you on board. The Master Class Saturday’s opening devotional … More Darcy Pattison’s Master Class on Self-Publishing: Picture Books and Middle Grade: A Recap by Our Intern, Aubrey Winstead

Becoming a Problem Solver (And a Great Publisher) by Upcoming Master Class Teacher Darcy Pattison

September 8, 2025

Thirteen years ago, I decided to put all my energies into Mims House, my publishing company, and bring my books to market. I wanted to put my books into the hands of the right kids. I didn’t know that the journey would turn me into a patient, persistent problem solver. When you independently publish books, … More Becoming a Problem Solver (And a Great Publisher) by Upcoming Master Class Teacher Darcy Pattison

My Favorite Self-Publishing Tools by Erin Greneaux

November 9, 2023

My favorite aspect of the self-publishing process is that I coordinate every aspect of the process from the initial idea to the printed book in my readers’ hands! And the most challenging part of self-publishing is…coordinating every aspect of the process from idea to printed book. While most authors are talented in several areas of … More My Favorite Self-Publishing Tools by Erin Greneaux

How to Create an Audiobook by Amy Earls

September 4, 2023

When I was nine years old, my sister and I pulled out our dad’s cassette player and recorded our first radio show. I wrote the script and songs and we practiced before performing. We had a blast (or at least, I did. Hard to say if she just went along with whatever her big sister … More How to Create an Audiobook by Amy Earls

UNDER THE TANGERINE TREE: An Author Interview with Esther Bandy and a Giveaway

February 14, 2022

An interview with Esther Bandy. … More UNDER THE TANGERINE TREE: An Author Interview with Esther Bandy and a Giveaway

Self-Publishing Q & A: Interview with P. Diane Buie

May 25, 2020

Sixth in the Write2Ignite Self-publishing series by Debbie DeCiantis In 2016, Write2Ignite Conference began receiving a lot of questions about non-traditional options like hybrid-and self-publishing. When our spring conference that year had to be canceled (actually, postponed, because all our presenters signed on to give their keynotes and workshops in March of 2017), author and … More Self-Publishing Q & A: Interview with P. Diane Buie

10 Reflections from a New Author by Leah Jordan Meahl

February 17, 2020

  This past year has been a special one for the books (pun intended) because I published my first book! As you know, the process is anything but quick, but you can bet that the experience has been rich with lessons that will carry on into my future projects. My brief takeaways might just work … More 10 Reflections from a New Author by Leah Jordan Meahl

BOUND by Vijaya Bodach

April 1, 2019

Disclaimer: Although we support this book because it is strongly pro-life and addresses several serious issues, the main character in Bound occasionally uses language that some Christians might find offensive.  Within the first pages of Bound by Vijaya Bodach, the reader realizes that this is going to be a book that deals with serious issues. The main character, seventeen-year-old … More BOUND by Vijaya Bodach

The Good, the Bad, and the Mediocre of Self-Publishing

January 23, 2018

Kenneth G. Winters, author of the YA novel The Lost Crown of Colonnade, served as a Navy chaplain; a few years ago, he retired from full-time ministry. After investigating several Christian self-publishing companies, he published this first novel in 2011. He shares here, in the fifth of our Write2Ignite author interviews on self-publishing, what he … More The Good, the Bad, and the Mediocre of Self-Publishing

Author Interviews III: Sandy Carlson’s First Self-Publishing Experience

September 23, 2017

Author Sandy Carlson was born in Michigan, lived in six other states, and now resides in Michigan again. A former elementary teacher, Carlson is a blogger and a long-time member of SCBWI. She’s published in magazines, e-zines, newspapers, and anthologies, in addition to being the author of historical fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books. Today, she writes, … More Author Interviews III: Sandy Carlson’s First Self-Publishing Experience