Writing App for Indie Authors: Write and Publish More Books

Indie publishing rewards prolific authors. More books mean more discoverability, more backlist sales, and more readers. But writing more books requires one thing above all: consistent daily output.

The Indie Author Advantage

Traditional publishing moves slowly. Indie authors who write consistently can publish multiple books a year, building catalog and audience faster than any other path.

But this requires treating writing as a daily practice, not something you do when inspiration strikes.

Features for Indie Authors

Daily Writing Streaks

Track consecutive writing days. Streaks create accountability and make daily writing feel like a game you're winning. Successful indie authors write every day.

Progress Visualization

See your active writing time accumulate. Watch daily minutes become weekly hours become finished manuscripts. Progress visibility motivates.

Multiple Projects

Working on a series? Planning your next book while writing the current one? Manage multiple projects with ease, keeping everything organized in one place.

Distraction-Free Drafting

First drafts are for speed. Hearth's minimal editor helps you get words down without worrying about formatting. Export when ready for editing and formatting tools.

Writing Reminders

Life is busy. Set reminders to ensure you never forget your writing time. Customize when and how you're reminded.

The Math of Indie Success

Simple math proves the power of consistency:

• 1,000 words per day = 30,000 words per month
• 30,000 words = half a novel (or a full novella)
• That's 6-12 books per year, depending on length
• Even 500 words daily = 3-6 books per year

The key isn't writing fast. It's writing consistently.

Building Your Writing Business

Indie authors run businesses. Writing is the production side. Treat it professionally:

• Set daily writing hours like work hours
• Track your output over time
• Build systems that support consistency
• Never rely on motivation alone

The Rapid Release Strategy

Many successful indie authors use rapid release—publishing books in quick succession to maximize visibility. This strategy requires a backlog of written books.

Daily writing builds that backlog. While book one is with editors, you're drafting book two. When book one launches, book two is nearly ready.

Related Resources

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• Writing Streaks →
• Daily Writing Habits →