Congratulations! You just hit publish and you're ready for the sales to roll in... or are you? Did you have a launch plan? Does anyone aside from your one supportive friend know you published? You need a launch strategy. And fast. One that covers all the bases and gives your book its best chance of success before it falls off the release cliff. ¿ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, you'll learn what strategies best selling indie authors use to maximize their sales and success. ¿ Read the three key release strategy articles: ¿ Full of Fanfare: Getting the Word Out about Your Book ¿ Rocket Fuel Doesn't Come in a Can: Why Wide Authors Need A Custom Launch Plan ¿ Rapid Release to Rapid Riches? What's Working and What's Not You'll also meet Elana Johnson - the quick-writing queen of over 160 titles in four pen names, and legendary leader of the indie Inspiration Facebook Group. Plus:Industry Insider Jackie Dana deciphers SUBSTACK - everything you need to get started writing paid episodic stories delivered to readers via email. Our sassy advice-giving aunt, ¿ Indie Annie ¿ unravels the geek-speak around ads acronyms and their meaning. ACOS, anyone? The Commotion of Notion: Keep writing workflows organized with an ingenious app Women's Fiction: What readers expect and how it differs from Romance Walking the Wire: How to add tension to your story and manage conflict. Devil in the Details: Using Feng Shui to Frame Your Magical System Ten Tips for Kickstarter: How authors can fund projects and writing. Pomodoro Pro-Tips: How to use the method to squeeze every word onto the page. Mindset: Avoid overwhelm with this step-by-step approach to your career Couldn't attend the 20Booksto50K Conference in Las Vegas? Here's your comprehensive conference wrap-up from more than two dozen attendees!