Indigo: editing, design, and more

09/02/2026

A fantastically al fresco from the folks at Wallace Books in Portland, OR!
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[PD: A gradient background and photo post from Wallace Books in foreground. Outside in front of a sign and a bed of flowers, many books are stacked on a wood panel in the sun.]

09/01/2026

Indigo Client Spotlight: Carolyn Wood

Carolyn Wood gained fame as a 1960 Olympic gold medalist in swimming. [...]
Her first memoir, "Tough Girl," chronicles her experience training for the Olympics alongside her later-in-life trek on the Spanish Camino de Santiago. Her second book, "Class Notes," tells the story of her year working for Senator Robert Kennedy's family as a governess in 1968.

Learn more about "Tough Girl" here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/tough-girl-lessons-in-courage-and-heart-from-olympic-gold-to-the-camino-de-santiago-carolyn-wood/609f4a98d9553da2

Learn more about "Class Notes" here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/class-notes-a-young-teacher-s-lessons-from-classroom-to-kennedy-compound-carolyn-wood/21605c61f38ca6b9

Find more of Carolyn's work here: https://www.carolynwoodwriter.com/

[PD: "Indigo Client Spotlight: Carolyn Wood," top left. Below are book covers for the two titles listed above and the author headshot in top right. At bottom is the author bio listed above.]

08/31/2026

Our email is down! 😖

Like many Outlook users today, our email is not functioning. We're sorry for the inconvenience, and we'll be in touch when we can!

—The Indigo Team

08/31/2026

✍️ Get your pens and pencils ready! Bring your back-to-school energy to the notebook! Write Around Portland hosts all kinds of writing opportunities, including some free events, during September.

Write Around Portland uses creative writing to help people heal, change, and transform.

Its programs are designed to show participants that they are already writers. That their stories are worthwhile not just for their content but how they’re told.

Write Around Portland brings programming directly to the people who need it, writing with them in convenient places where they already live or receive services.

Go to writearound.org/events to learn more about these upcoming events and to register.

[PD: A promo graphic for three upcoming Write Around Portland events. A headline "Upcoming Events" is at top. Below, the three events are shown with a date bubble left, image center, and text right. Events detailed from top to bottom / Sept. 10, image of a person's hand writing in a notebook, "Resonate, September 10 and 24, Held virtually via Zoom." / Sept. 28, image of a desk with notebooks, coffee cups, and people's hands writing, "Prompt @ Powell's, Mondays, starting September 28, $295." / Sept. 29, image of an open journal with writing, "Prompt, Tuesdays, starting September 29, Held virtually via Zoom, $195."]

08/28/2026

🌻 Trees, and blooms, and books! This floral Little Free Library location, ( #131150 on Staten Island, NY), fits in perfectly in this beautiful yard.

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[PD: A photo post from Little Free Library. A book depository box with a sunflower design sits among the shade of trees and shrubs in a yard.]

08/27/2026

"What can I do to market my upcoming book?

"I receive this question a lot. Book marketing can have countless approaches, and I think the idea of reaching out to a dedicated book publicity firm—knowing that they often charge in the realm of $10,000+—can feel scary.

"No wonder so many authors want to do DIY marketing!

"But then, that means figuring out a whole new element in the publishing world. And if you’ve already gone through learning the ins and outs of editing, design, printing, and distribution, well, it’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed by now.

"The foundational concept of marketing is..."

Our Executive Editor Ali Shaw answers an all-too-common query in "Dear Indigo: What Can I Do to Market My Upcoming Book?"

Read the full piece here: https://indigoediting.com/dear-indigo-what-can-i-do-to-market-my-upcoming-book/

[PD: A gradient graphic showcases the aforementioned blog post. An image of a cup of coffee, notebook, and phone next to a laptop viewed from overhead is center. The author's headshot appears in the bottom lefthand corner next to her byline.]

08/26/2026

Indigo Recommends: "10 Things My Dog Taught Me About Marketing Books" by Brian Feinblum for IBPA PubSpot

"Marketing books can be very frustrating for authors, but they can also be quite rewarding and provide a big payoff to the writer who overcomes the challenges, costs, and time constraints often associated with executing a book promotion campaign.

"I would suggest that authors can learn a few things from our canine friends when it comes to developing successful habits for marketing a book. I know I have learned a lot from many of my dogs, past and present, including Buzz and El Chapo, pugs; Jackson, a bulldog; and Ferris, a Labrador...."

Read the full piece here: https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books

[PD: A promo graphic for the above article with the site logo. Below is an image of a small fluffy dog running. At bottom is the headline, byline and lead, "Marketing books can be very frustrating for authors, but they can also be quite rewarding and..."]

08/25/2026

Indigo Team Spotlight: Sarah Currin, Senior Editor

Sarah is an editor and freelance publishing professional who is honored to work in Portland, Oregon, on the traditional lands of the Clackamas, Cowlitz, and many other tribes living along the Columbia River.

There’s nothing more magical to Sarah than the power of words, and they delight in sharing that magic with others. Whether by forging friendships over a fantasy series, choosing books for their Little Free Library to inspire readers in the neighborhood, or helping authors polish and perfect their writing, they love connecting with people about the stories we tell.

Learn more about Sarah and their work here: https://indigoediting.com/about-indigo/the-indigo-team/sarah-currin/

[PD: An abstract indigo graphic border. A white paper-style texture is in center. A headshot image of Sarah Currin is in the center right corner. Text detailed above is in center left and the bottom third of the graphic.]

08/24/2026

Brooklyn Book Festival 2026 hosts authors, readings, a literary marketplace, children's day, a virtual festival and more Sept. 20–28. Plus, all events are free!*

Learn more here: https://brooklynbookfestival.org/
*Aside from some Bookend Events, which may charge admission.

The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City's largest free literary festival.

08/21/2026

What kind of reader are you? Do you like the latest books or familiar favorites? Do you like long reads or quick snippets?

Find out with this fun quiz from Penguin Random House here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/reader-quiz/

[PD: A graphic with an indigo border, "Indigo Recommends" in the top left corner and "Fun, Games, & Activities" in the top right corner. In center is the Penguin Random House logo at top, below is an illustration from the linked quiz with spheres and images of colorful readers. At bottom is a blurb: What type of reader are you? Answer a few simple questions about your book buying habits and what motivates you to pick up a new read, and we'll reveal the reading qualities that make you uniquely you –plus a selection of book recommendations!]