At the Duolit International Headquarters (conveniently located inside Toni’s guest room/office) we are enthusiastic about many things including (but not limited to) Mountain Dew, good music, weekends, (parenthetical asides), exclamation marks, and (most importantly) self-published authors.

Duolit was born in 2010 when I [Shannon] decided to self-publish my first novel. Right away, I knew I was in over my head so I did what I’ve done for help every day since second grade — I picked up the phone and called my best friend [Toni]. Together we elbowed our way through the process and self-published my first novel (we actually self-published it twice, but that’s a story for another day).

We’ve started many a business in our twenty year friendship, but Duolit is the first one that truly made sense. There was a need (authors like you, searching for guidance and encouragement to turn your dreams into reality via self-publishing) and it just so happened that our experience and education gave us the tools to help fill that need.

Thus, Duolit began.

How can Duolit help you?

Glad you asked! Toni and I can be of assistance in a number of ways:

• Duolit Blog: Three times a week we take to the blog to share our thoughts, advice, stories and randomness. It’s mostly about self-publishing with the occasional random topic to break up the monotony (because even indie authors can’t live on self-pub 24/7).
• Individual Consulting: Do you have a specific question you’d rather not share publicly in our blog comments or social media? Shoot us an email anytime and we’ll get back to you with our advice and (hopefully) some helpful resource links.
• Services: Sometimes we authors try to do everything ourselves (putting the “self” in self-publishing) but on occasion we reach the limits of what we have the time and ability to do. In that situation, turn to Duolit for services including paperback and eBook formatting, cover design, press release writing, media kit design, etc.
• Resources: Our library of resources and tools includes character generators, (free) downloadable templates, eCourses and other online fun stuff that can help you get on the road to success today!

Do you love us? Become an Indie Ninja!

If you really connect with us — enjoy our blog, services and resources — and wish there was a way to become more involved and show your support for us and your fellow indie authors, become an Indie Ninja! Our $36 annual contribution with give you access to all of our eCourses for free, plus discounts, extra tools and more resources. You’ll also be entered into a monthly contest for a free Amazon gift card! What could be better? Sign up now!

Want to know a little more about us?

Still not convinced we know what we’re talking about? Here’s a little more info about our backgrounds and why they make us both fun and informative (sometimes a tough balance).

Toni:

• Holds degrees in advertising and information technology from Florida State University.
• Has professional experience in web and graphic design as well as IT/server administration for a national corporation, state agency and a boutique marketing firm.
• Enjoys quilting, photography and all things Discovery Channel.
• Lives in St. Augustine, FL with her husband, two dogs and (very soon) a new baby girl!

Shannon: