Independent authors

Independent authors, also known as indie authors, are writers who publish their books without using traditional publishing houses. They often handle editing, formatting, cover design, and marketing themselves or with small teams. This approach gives them greater control over their work, including creative choices and royalty percentages. With the rise of digital platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, many indie authors can reach global audiences directly. While they face challenges such as limited marketing resources, their independence allows for more niche topics and faster publication. Overall, indie authors are self-employed writers who bring their stories directly to readers without intermediary publishers.