About this eBook
TAKING THE SHORT TACK: CREATING INCOME AND CONNECTING WITH READERS USING SHORT FICTION will show you how short fiction can become a powerful tool in your publishing strategy. Authors Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre—who have found success with their short fiction through both traditional and indie publishing platforms—share insights, opportunities, and strategies for leveraging short works in today’s publishing landscape.
This practical guide walks you through how to publish and market short fiction to grow your readership, build your brand, and create an additional stream of income for your author business.
Matty and Mark address:
- Opportunities for publishing and licensing short fiction across multiple formats and platforms
- How to repackage and repurpose existing stories
- Where and how to license short work for ongoing revenue streams
- Tools and platforms that maximize exposure and income
Smart, accessible, and actionable, TAKING THE SHORT TACK is an essential resource for indie authors looking to increase impact and revenue—one short story at a time.
About the author
Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers. She writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on independent publishing as The Indy Author.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre (as Mark Leslie) has authored numerous horror short stories and edited horror anthologies. He writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on topics related to writing, publishing, and bookselling. He was the founder of Kobo Writing Life and is the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital.
