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Get your book from your brain to publication—with YOU directing the process. Are you ready to put in the energy, work, and focus to fulfill your dream of publishing your own books and managing your writing business as a professional? You don’t need gimmicks or high pressure to overspend. Here, you’ll find practical topics tailored for writers with a base knowledge of the writing craft, the curiosity to explore publishing, and the ambition to get it done. Walk through all the phases of the complicated indie publishing process. Author, editor, and book designer Michelle Rayburn shares valuable tips that she uses as she coaches indie authors through their projects. Topics: Industry News, Writing Business Tips, Publishing How-To and Tutorials, Design Principles, The Art of Editing. indieauthorblueprint.substack.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchGet your book from your brain to publication, with YOU directing the process. Are you ready to put in the energy, work, and focus to fulfill your dream of publishing your own books and managing your writing business as a professional? You don’t need gimmicks or high pressure to overspend.
Indie Author Blueprint is hosted by Michelle Rayburn. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Stop Paying for Subscriptions You Don't Need" (6 January 2026, 30 minutes), "The Editing Dilemma" (16 December 2025, 22 minutes), and "Should I Publish in December?" (9 December 2025, 14 minutes).
Indie Author Blueprint publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for Indie Author Blueprint is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Indie Author Blueprint requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Indie Author Blueprint's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Indie Author Blueprint are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Indie Author Blueprint has an education audience.
Michelle Rayburn hosts Indie Author Blueprint, an education podcast with 58 episodes published.
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Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Software subscriptions tend to pile up quietly in an indie author’s business. In this episode, we walk through why a yearly software checkup matters—what to keep, what to cancel, and where upgrading to a paid tool...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Confident writers often underestimate how much editing their book really needs. In this episode, Michelle Rayburn explores why indie authors skip or minimize editing, what publishing standards actually require, and...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Is December a good time to publish your book or the worst time of the year to launch? In this episode, Michelle breaks down KDP delays, holiday-shopping behavior, discoverability challenges, and when a December...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>In this episode of Indie Author Blueprint, Michelle dives into the real reasons cover design creates so much anxiety for indie authors. She unpacks the fear of overspending or underspending, the worry about choosing...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Something in your publishing process not working? As an indie author, you can pivot. In this episode, we explore when and how to change direction—whether that means adjusting your release date, rethinking your cover...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>You finished your draft—now what? Before you jump straight into publishing mode, there’s a crucial stage that separates hobby projects from professional books. In this mini-workshop for paid subscribers, I’m walking...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>In this episode, Michelle shares why ordering a printed proof is one of the smartest steps you can take before publishing your book. She tells the story of a proof copy that revealed more than a few...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Amazon just tightened Prime sharing (Amazon Family plus required wallet sharing). What does that mean for indie authors? In this episode, I break down what changed, what didn’t, and how to protect your business...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Going wide with your book isn’t just about uploading to multiple platforms — it’s about creating a publishing plan that lasts. In this episode, we look at the long game: setting realistic expectations, serving...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Want your book in bookstores and libraries — without giving up your KDP setup? In this episode, Michelle Rayburn walks you through how to add IngramSpark to expand your reach beyond Amazon. Learn how to use your own...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Thinking about making your book available beyond Amazon? In this episode, Michelle Rayburn breaks down what it really means to “go wide” and how to know if your book — and you — are ready for the next step. She...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>Tired of listening to podcasts where the only call to action is "Buy my book"? Perhaps you've been taught that "Buy my book" ought to be your main CTA, and now you're wondering why you're losing followers and sales...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Alt text may sound technical, but it’s really just storytelling for readers who can’t see your images. In this...
Indie Author Blueprint
<p>In this episode of Indie Author Blueprint, host Michelle Rayburn unpacks the key differences between vanity presses, legitimate hybrid publishers, and true indie publishing. She explains the red flags to watch for...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Pen names sound mysterious and freeing—but for indie authors, they can raise tough questions about visibility...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>In this episode of Indie Author Blueprint, host Michelle Rayburn dives deep into the art and craft of...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>In this episode, we dive into the often-surprising reality of indie publishing: after your book is published...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Starting June 10, 2025, KDP reduced the royalty rate from 6 percent to 50 percent for paperback and hardcover...
Indie Author Blueprint
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Struggling to stay productive as an indie author when life gets chaotic? In this episode, Michelle Rayburn...
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit indieauthorblueprint.substack.com<br/><br/><p>If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance writing, publishing, and everything else that comes with...
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