About

Our Story

Indie Author Magazine launched in 2021 and has grown into the largest independent media company serving self-published authors. We publish four quarterly print editions and a weekly digital magazine, supported by an executive team of six, an editor-in-chief, 80+ contributors, and a production crew that runs on automation (we practice what we preach). We also oversee the Wide for the Win community, guided by its own advisory board. Our content reaches indie authors across print, web, email, social media, and live events — and that footprint keeps expanding.

Our Flagship

Indie Author Magazine: A Trusted Voice in the Indie Publishing Industry

Indie Author Magazine is the largest independent media company serving self-published authors. We publish a quarterly print magazine, a weekly digital edition, newsletters, webinars, podcasts, and live event programming — all focused on helping authors build real careers in publishing.

Our founder and publisher, Chelle Honiker, is a regular keynote speaker and panelist at major industry events including Author Nation, The BookFest, London Book Fair, SPS Live, and Ireland’s Publishing Show. She’s been featured by Written Word Media, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and on podcasts across the indie publishing space. She also publishes Author Automations, a Substack bestseller covering AI and automation for authors.

Chelle brings 25+ years of experience in tech and executive operations to publishing — which is why IAM doesn’t just cover the industry, it builds tools for it. Our platforms include Indie Author Training, Wide for the Win, Direct2Readers, Storyteller Showcase, and Indie Author Tools.

Our Partners

Driving Author Success in the Global Storyscape

We are dedicated to empowering indie authors by providing essential resources, expert guidance, and insightful industry analysis. Our partnerships with key industry players like ALLi, Author Nation, Self Publishing Formula, BookFunnel, Draft2Digital, Superstars Writing Conference, and The Bookfest enhance our offerings and extend our reach.

Our Expansion

Advertise Across the Largest Indie Author Media Network

Indie Author Magazine is a multi-channel media company built to serve independent authors — and to connect them with the partners and tools that help them grow.

We started as a magazine. Now we reach indie authors across print, digital, social, video, email, and live events. Our audience is engaged, business-minded, and actively looking for services and tools to support their publishing careers. For partners, that means access to readers who are already in buying mode — not just browsing.

Here’s where we show up:

  • Indie Author Magazine — Quarterly print editions and a weekly digital publication reaching thousands of indie authors
  • Wide for the Win — A dedicated community of authors who publish across multiple platforms, with a website, Facebook group, and partner directory
  • Author Automations — Our Substack bestseller newsletter reaching AI-positive, tech-forward authors who are actively building systems for their businesses
  • Indie Author Training — Webinars, courses, and live instruction for authors at every stage
  • YouTube & Amazon Live — Video interviews, expert panels, and industry deep-dives
  • Social Media — Daily conversations across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Podcasts — Industry analysis and author strategy on your preferred listening platform
  • Mobile Apps — Community access and content on the go
  • Direct2Readers & Storyteller Showcase — Targeted platforms connecting authors with their audiences

Every channel is designed to put the right message in front of the right authors. If your product or service helps indie authors publish, promote, or grow their creative businesses, we can get you in front of the people who need to hear about it.

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