Craig Martelle

Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success. This is a motivational guide based on my two and a half million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing the mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do everything else needed to make your indie author business a success. "Craig, thanks to the book, I went from kicking around vague concepts for my first series to knowing exactly how to proceed with it, and because of that I know it'll be far more successful than it would have been if I hadn't read this." "This was insightful and motivating, I'm inspired and wiser for it. Thank you, Craig." "Over the years, I've read many How To Books, Self Help Biographies, and Industry Books. Become a Successful Indie Author is one of the best. It reads like a novel, teaches specifics like a field manual, and shines light on pathways through the dark jungle of self-publishing." Clocking in at nearly 50,000 words, this guide has something for every budding author as well as those who have already published, but for whom success remains elusive. In this business there is only one hard and fast rule - you must find readers willing to pay for your stories. It starts with the first sentence. You have to write a gripping story that people want to read, wrap a cover around the book, and then do the marketing. There's no doubt that you can do it. Let me show you how.

Work Toward Your Writing Dream

Become a Successful Indie Author

A. C. Fuller

Martha Carr

Ethan Jones

Lee Hayton

Erika Mitchell

John Ling

David Berens

Stephen Campbell

Mixi Applebottom

Basil Sands

Eleven talented authors. Eleven remarkable thrill rides. One incredible thriller collection. From the frozen waste to a tropical paradise, nowhere is safe. Nearly 350 pages of thriller short stories to capture your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. Start at the beginning and you may find that you can't stop until you've reached the end. A Bedtime Bones Story by Martha Carr. "Sometimes the darkest moments can set us free." Paranoid in Paradise by Craig Martelle. "Attitude can make anywhere a paradise, until the kidnappings begin." Green Lake Bones by A.C. Fuller. "Elite Indie Reads anticipates that A.C. Fuller will soon be a household name." Elite Indie Reads Knuckle Bones by David Berens. "Someone is sending finger bones to the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan and it's up to Troy Bodean to figure out who they belong to and why they're no longer attached." The Spy Who Came in from the East Coast by Erika Mitchell. "What makes this series so pleasurable to read is Bai himself, his somewhat snarky attitude and self doubt make him more than the mere superhero jumping into the chaos to save the day." Jeff Ayers for Suspense Magazine Fatherlands by Basil Sands. "Based on a true family story, Fatherlands blends history, action, and suspense in a tale of espionage, murder and a flight to freedom, all beneath the gaze of the Midnight Sun." The Interrogator by John Ling. "An engaging thriller that investigates the psychology of fanaticism." San Francisco Book Review The Backpack by Ethan Jones. "Justin is such an awesome character Read in one sitting. Lots action." Amazon Reviewer Girl Will Frame by Mixi J Applebottom. "Why does a small-town woman make a decision with terrifying consequences?" Catching the Edge by Stephen Campbell. "You had me at elegantly sleek woman crawling across the bed, damned good story!" The Dark Imprint by Lee Hayton. "When Bretta actions a job for the police, her work reveals a serial killer who may prove to be unstoppable."

A Thriller Anthology

Close to the Bones

A derelict warship, ancient but still alive. A small team of humans fighting for all humanity. Built for a time when the races were just finding their way to the stars, finding that they could dominate others. The galactic conquests created the arms race and the ancients, the Progenitors had to protect their own. They built a ship to drive the others away. It worked. And it didn't. The Progenitors abandoned the galaxy to the newcomers, leaving relics behind as monuments to their failure. Humanity spread to the stars and ran headlong into the established races. A new war begins, and no one conducts war better than humanity except for the Blaze Collective. The two go head-to-head while humanity frantically searches for something to give them an advantage. Ancient technology. The derelicts scattered across the galaxy. Gutted and useless. Except for one, hidden in plain sight, close to Earth. Major Declan Payne takes his team aboard to find that the ship is no derelict, and it needs him as much as humanity needs it. Battleship: Leviathan. A Doomsday Weapon whose only goal is peace. Experience the start of a Military Sci-Fi Series from Amazon Bestselling author Craig Martelle. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Jay Allan, and Joshua Dalzelle.

A Military Sci-Fi Series

Battleship Leviathan

Overwhelmed? You're self-publishing but something isn't right. It's time to move forward. Find a partner to share the workload. An individual (or team) who will strengthen your weak spots. Someone who will flourish with your strengths. You can be better together, when you do it right. Craig Martelle brings the experience of dozens of collaborations to this book, outlined in an easy-to-digest format that covers all the collaborating bases. And there are SAMPLE CONTRACTS, too. Set yourself up for success before you start writing. Isn't that a life win? Improve your odds in all that you do, especially in your chosen profession. Be a Successful Indie Author. Figure out if collaborating is right for you, and then be a better collaborator. Right here. Read it today.

When the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts

Collaborations

Release Strategies

Gateway to the Universe

Michael Anderle

Rivka Anoa has a gift and a galactic mandate. She's a lawyer accused of a murder she did commit. She stands ready to accept her fate, even though her victim was a murderer. A second chance appears. Become more than a lawyer. Be one who judges and punishes the guilty. Could she look herself in the mirror after meting out justice? She's about to find out. Rivka heads to space to be the Judge, Jury, & Executioner. Criminals have nowhere to go. You Have Been Judged... Get it now. Judge, Jury, & Executioner is a stand-alone series in the Kurtherian Gambit Universe. No previous books need to be read. Just lock in your seat-belt, grab your favorite drink and be ready for your socks to be blown off. --- PLEASE NOTE --- *** This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nevertheless. If this offends you, perhaps this book isn't for you.

You Have Been Judged: A Space Opera Adventure Legal Thriller

Pricing Strategies

Julia Huni

MIchael Anderle

Superdreadnought 6

Free Trader Box Set

Cygnus Rising: Humanity Returns to Space By Craig Martelle

Humanity Returns to Space

Cygnus Rising

Battleship Leviathan (Battleship

Brad R. Torgersen

When their whole lives were a lie. Where did the Zenomorphs come from?Tigers, wolves, gorillas, and bears. Four planets at each other's throats. But they have too much in common for it to be a fluke. Just mentioning the possibility that they descended from the same place gets one labeled as a Heretic.When Sankar comes into possession of a religious text that hints at where they came from, he seizes the opportunity and makes it his mission to find the Truth.But he needs help from all the races. With a stolen warship and a ragtag band of criminals, Sankar sets out to answer the question that is illegal to ask. Zenophobia. Where fear of the other races started a religion and perpetuated a war.It's time for the worlds to embrace the future by learning their past. But the governments aren't keen on upsetting the status quo and do everything in their power to stop Sankar and his team.Island of Dr. Moreau meets Indiana Jones, in space, with cutting edge technology?From two award winning science fiction authors, an archaeological space adventure that you'll want to read today.

A Military Archaeological Space Adventure

Heretic

The Bad Company Complete Series Omnibus

Humanity's greatest export-Justice. Space is a dangerous place, even for the wary, especially for the unprepared. The aliens have no idea. Here comes the Bad Company. Colonel Terry Henry Walton takes his warriors into battle, for a price, in this first installment of The Bad Company. He believes in the moral high ground and is happy getting paid for his role in securing it. Set in the Kurtherian Gambit Universe, Terry, Char, and their people-humans, Werewolves, Weretigers, and Vampires-form the core of the Bad Company's Direct Action Branch, a private conflict solution enterprise. Join them as they fight their way across Tissikinnon Four where none of the warring parties were what they expected. --- PLEASE NOTE --- Inside this book is cursing, amusing cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If bad language offends you, perhaps this book is not for you.​ ​ Set on the foundation laid by the Kurtherian Gambit Series, The Bad Company tells an entirely new story in the Age of Expansion--when the Etheric Empire is fast becoming the Etheric Federation with all of the trials and tribulations that come with bringing together different peoples, systems, and ideals.

The Bad Company: Age of Expansion - A Kurtherian Gambit Series

The Free Trader of Warren Deep

L. J. Martin

With over 150 books published, Larry Martin and Craig Martelle bring their fiction writing horsepower to you. How are they able to win over their readers? By getting them right where it matters - in books they can't put down.

Tips, Tricks, & Hints with Examples to Strengthen Your Prose

Write Compelling Fiction

Take a chance on romance??from small town to big city dreams.From billionaire bosses to a brother's best friend, caring cowboys and flirty firemen, & many more.Love happens when you least expect it.Over twenty authors have combined their talents to bring you a smorgasbord of the best in sweet romance. These are all original, never before published tales from established favorites and exciting new talent. Love, laughter, and occasional tears - no need to turn on the Hallmark Channel this winter. Snuggle up with stories that dig deep into your heart and won't let go.Warning: reading this anthology may cause cravings for cider sugar donuts, French toast, pimento cheese, cherry cola, and maple syrup ice-cream, as well as happily ever afters. Pick it up right now and give yourself permission to laugh and cry.

An Anthology

Sweet Romance

Civilization falls in a blast of nuclear fire. Now one Alaskan family must learn to survive in the harsh new world of the End Times. What would you do if you lost power, water, and the protection of law enforcement, all in an instant . . . and what if you knew it was never coming back? Retired Marine and survivalist Chuck Nagy, his brilliant and brave wife, Madison, and his remarkable children are thrown from the modern world into a dystopian wasteland in the span of a few heartbeats. Now it’s up to Chuck to build a new life in a post-apocalyptic world that becomes more dangerous every day. Join the Nagys as they do more than simply survive a devastating surprise attack: they thrive. They learn to protect themselves. They venture into the devastated city for essential surprise, and fight wolves, wildlife, and desperate humans. Ultimately they rally other survivors to build a new community. No matter the challenge, no matter the cost … they will endure.

Endure

Sean Monaghan

David Bruns

G. S. Jennsen

Patrice Fitzgerald

Joseph Robert Lewis

J.E. Mac

R. A. Rock

TR Cameron

Mark Sarney

Chelsea Pagan

Marion Deeds

“A blisteringly good collection.” “Will read everything in this series I can get my hands on.” “These stories are full of great, complex characters (not all of them human), twists and turns, and fantastic world-building.” Twelve brand new tales from fantastic writers--both bestselling and freshly discovered--in this sixth collection from the BEYOND THE STARS series of space opera anthologies. Join these authors as they launch you into Unimagined Realms! Don't miss the earlier volumes: DARK BEYOND THE STARS BEYOND THE STARS: A Planet Too Far BEYOND THE STARS: At Galaxy's Edge BEYOND THE STARS: New Worlds, New Suns Best of BEYOND THE STARS and now... BEYOND THE STARS: Unimagined Realms

a space opera anthology

Beyond the Stars: Unimagined Realms

Craig Martelle

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