The Loom Blog
Practical writing on AI-assisted novel writing for indie authors — mixed-LLM continuity, the craft multiplier, and what it takes to publish and get paid on your own terms.
Indie Authors Earn More: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Royalties
Discover how indie authors keep 35-85% of earnings versus 8-15% in traditional publishing.
AI Drafting Without Losing Your Voice: A Guide for Indie Authors
Master AI writing assistants while keeping your unique voice intact using strategic prompting, voice detection, and character tracking.
The Essential Writing Tools Every Indie Author Actually Needs
A practical breakdown of planning, drafting, editing, and productivity tools that work—from traditional software to AI-powered solutions.
Indie Author Pricing Strategy 2025: Maximize Royalties Across KDP and Beyond
Master Amazon KDP's royalty tiers, explore pricing psychology by genre, and discover how direct sales platforms let you keep 70% or more of every sale.
Building a Sustainable Author Brand: The Long-Term Strategy for Indie Authors
Skip the growth hacks. Learn how indie authors build lasting author brands through strategic pen names, consistent design, genre positioning, and owned reader communities.
Master Novel Structure: How Indie Authors Use Crown & Rose Loom's Plotting Tools
Discover how chapter bibles, story arc analysis, and AI-assisted planning help indie authors structure novels while keeping creative control.
Building the Ship to Navigate the Sea of Stories
My Own Compass
The Anatomy of a Story (and a Server)
The Blueberry and the Atoll
From Manuscript to Bestseller: What Separates Successful Indie Authors
Discover the proven strategies that help indie authors finish, sell, and sustain their writing careers.
The Indie Publishing Market in 2025-2026: What the Data Really Shows
Ebooks are surging globally, romance dominates, and AI is reshaping author workflows—here's what indie publishers need to know.