✨📚 Hey! Hi! Hello!
It’s officially launch day, and in this very special episode, I'm going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to go indie—from the chaos of last-minute uploads to the deep, career-shaping why behind choosing self-publishing in the first place.
Also, I'll share some of my top tips I've found for launch day survival, real-world advice from other indie authors crushing it on their own terms, and a whole lot of encouragement if you’re dreaming of doing this yourself one day.
So take a deep breath, crack your knuckles, and join me in the behind-the-scenes mess and magic of publishing a book your way.
🖤 You don’t need permission to create something powerful. You just need to hit publish.
💌 Links & Extras
Ready to read the book that launched this whole thing? Head to linktr.ee/chicklingchronicles for The Missing Reflection, social links, and more behind-the-scenes goodness.
💬 Got launch day vibes of your own? DM me on Instagram, tag me in your book stack photos, or drop a 🎉 emoji in your review so I know you were here for the big moment.
📚 Sources I Mentioned & Indie Authors to Follow
Jenna Moreci – AuthorTube & Self-Publishing Coach
Abbie Emmons – Author, Storyteller, & YouTube Educator
Sarra Cannon – Heart Breathings, HB90, & the Publish & Thrive Course
@AuthorIsabelleWoodward – Gothic Horror Writer
@WriteNiaWrite – Speculative Fiction Author
@TheRealKariJames – Contemporary Author & Launch Strategist
@MGBlackwood – Fantasy Author & Emotional Support Witch
@IndieBookHive – Indie Publishing Resource Page
@CleoWritesThrillers – Thriller Author & Kindle Top 100 Indie
@AuthorDaniHart – Romance/Fantasy Author & Launch Buddy Creator
🎧 Tools & Platforms Mentioned/Researched:
Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Linktree / Beacons / Notion
Canva
StoryOrigin / BookFunnel
Goodreads
Reedsy Marketplace
Fiverr (for promo design & other assistance)
