I help you build the systems and tech infrastructure needed to run a profitable independent publishing business while still having time to write.
You just want to write. I get it.
But you’ve learned that chasing traditional publishers is a fruitless exercise. Plus, you know if you ever land a deal, you’ll be trading your creative freedom for crumbs while they dine on steaks.
So, you go the independent way and find yourself needing to be a manager, publisher, administrator, marketer and editor on top of likely keeping down a day job.
Your daily writing habit goes out the window along with your motivation.
I’ve been there.
Thankfully, I had years of experience running small businesses that helped me out of this rut.
It’s these skills I want to teach you.
Why Work With Me?
- Real-World Indie Success: I have been independently publishing my own work since 2016, with multiple books hitting the Amazon bestseller lists for their categories.
- A Background in Small Business Management: Beyond publishing, I bring over 25 years of corporate experience in software development, technical management, and business operations.
Think of me as part resident tech-head—who can help you leverage apps and AI to automate grunt work and free up time for writing—and part business strategy advisor who will help you clarify your vision, address your weaknesses, and ask the hard questions you are afraid to ask yourself.
How I Can Help
I call it the Indie Publishing Machine because the secret is in automation. I am not just talking about technology, but also systems designed specifically for your ways of working so you remove the guesswork out of your publishing process, freeing your creative mind for writing.
Core focus areas:
- An Independent Tech Stack. Indie publishing is a predominantly online business. Owning and controlling your entire tech stack is paramount to your success. Your tech stack isn’t just your website–it’s also your mailing list provider, selling channels, publishing channel, marketing tools and AI tools as well.
- Developing Systems of Work that Work for You. Yeah, it sounds tedious, but all successful businesses have systems for repetitive processes so employees can focus on what’s important. As a creative this is extra important because you need the headspace for your creative work.
- Productivity and Accountability. Identifying your time wasters, setting boundaries and meeting goals. Yep, we all hate it, but we also know that we perform better when the boss is watching.
What I Don’t Offer
I am strictly focused on your author business, not your craft. So, I don’t offer:
- Craft Advice: No plotting, pacing, or genre-specific writing guidance.
- Editorial Services: No proofreading, line editing, or manuscript critiques.
- Explicit Marketing Advice: I do not advise on social media growth strategies, mailing list engagement tactics, or the management of paid ad platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads, Amazon Ads).
Ready to Dive In?
If you are interested in engaging my consulting services, please reach out.
Nige