The Importance of Backlist Books for Indie Authors

Indie authors have a unique advantage over traditionally published authors - they can keep their previously published books available for sale forever and even update them over time. This backlist catalog is where indie authors make their money in the long term. A reader who discovers an indie author's latest release is likely to go back and start from the beginning of the series, leading to sales of the entire series. Indie authors should devote time and attention to their backlist because it holds the potential for continuous revenue.