Sentences with phrase «independent writers and authors»

As a publishing industry veteran for over 21 years, having worked for some of the world's largest publishing companies such as Penguin and Scholastic, Penny has become a mentor to many independent writers and authors here at Book Cover Cafe.

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Author Bio: Kathleen Carroll is an independent writer specializing in education and manuscript editor at Education Next.

In 1988, intellectuals and authors adopted the «writers» constitution», which put into words the need for an independent state; Anton Peršak, the current Minister of Culture, also participated in its drafting.

Melissa Faliveno, associate editor of Poets & Writers Magazine, talks with the editors of five independent presses about the kind of work they look to publish, the relationships they cultivate with their authors, and the balance between publishing traditional work and developing new and innovative ideas for both print and digital literature.

Kevin Larimer, editor in chief of Poets & Writers, leads a conversation with editors Jeff Shotts of Graywolf Press and Chuck Adams of Algonquin Books and authors Jeffrey Yang and Amy Rowland about what it means to be published by an independent press, the author - editor relationship, and how they work together to reach readers.

Sites like The Independent Author Network, The Alliance of Independent Authors, Virtual Writers, Inc., SheWrites Press, and Women's Memoirs had sprung to life — for the express purpose of encouraging authors to take charge of their own publishing, and telling them how toAuthors, Virtual Writers, Inc., SheWrites Press, and Women's Memoirs had sprung to life — for the express purpose of encouraging authors to take charge of their own publishing, and telling them how toauthors to take charge of their own publishing, and telling them how to do it.

The question we all need to ask as independent authors / writers / whatevers is this: Are we replacing an old system of gatekeepers and page - sweat for a newer broader, far more profitable version?

I am completely energized and invigorated watching Hugh and all the other independent authors make use of the many new platforms available for writers to get their work in front of readers.

For newbies you are right as every new author needs to write, write, write for at least four years, time it takes to get a PhD in Letters before even submitting material to an agent or editor, but once any writer KNOWS intuitively that his or her novel is as good or better than James Patterson (pretty easy to better this guy) and he or she has had the novel vetted by a good independent editor / ghost writer like myself, the ebooks are the way to go, period.

The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) is a global, non-profit association for self - publishing writers and good author services (yes, Draft2Digital and Books2Read are Partner Members!).

I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), a founding member of the Association of Independent Publishing Professionals (AIPP), a member of the Authors Guild, an affiliate member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), and I have been a supporting member of WorldCon since 2016.

The Canada Writers» Union's announcement of a two - tier memberships for traditional and independent authors is rejected by Canadian indie novelist Maia Sepp.

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To learn more about what they offer, read this piece by Meaghan Sansom from Author's Republic, guest posting on the blog for the Alliance of Independent Authors and this post on the same blog by writer Katherine Hayton with more details.

Writers» conferences provide ideal environments for learning about the various modes of publishing: the traditional model of the big publishing house, self publishing, independent presses, vanity presses, and the new «hybrid» author - publisher partnership model, which offers much higher royalties and transparency about the process for wWriters» conferences provide ideal environments for learning about the various modes of publishing: the traditional model of the big publishing house, self publishing, independent presses, vanity presses, and the new «hybrid» author - publisher partnership model, which offers much higher royalties and transparency about the process for writerswriters.

Helen is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Alliance of Independent Authors and a Contributing Writer for TheBookDesigner.com.

Together with Writer's Relief and Web Design Relief, Self - Publishing Relief offers a complete array of services to facilitate every step of an author's path to publishing: from making targeted submissions, to traditional or independent publishing, to social media and author platform support, to building author websites.

Candace Johnson is a professional freelance editor, proofreader, writer, ghostwriter, and writing coach who has worked with traditional publishers, self - published authors, and independent book packagers on nonfiction subjects ranging from memoirs to alternative medical treatments to self - help, and on fiction ranging from romance to paranormal.

That is why I think websites like Wattpad are so important for struggling writers to find their voices amongst the deafening noise of major publishers and literary agents who are so focussed on risk aversion and unwilling to give talented independent authors a chance.

In 2013 he became a regular writer for BookWorks, the association aimed at assisting independent authors and publishers, tied to the book publishing trade magazine Publishers Weekly.

News Corp has also hired 100 independent authors, writers and staff to create new content for this service, which is good its just not regurgitated content from their other publications.

Allison Amend, a graduate of the Iowa Writers» Workshop, is the author of the Independent Publisher's Award - winning short story collection Things That Pass for Love and the novel Stations West, which was a finalist for the 2011 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature and the Oklahoma Book Award.

On a side note around terminology, at the Alliance of Independent Authors, we like the confidence that the word «independent» encourages in writers — but we now use the term Author - Publishing instead of «self» or «indie» publishing, as nobody who does this well does it by his - or herself (and «indie», to our minds, should be preserved for books that have an experimental, beyond the mainstreamIndependent Authors, we like the confidence that the word «independent» encourages in writers — but we now use the term Author - Publishing instead of «self» or «indie» publishing, as nobody who does this well does it by his - or herself (and «indie», to our minds, should be preserved for books that have an experimental, beyond the mainstreamindependent» encourages in writers — but we now use the term Author - Publishing instead of «self» or «indie» publishing, as nobody who does this well does it by his - or herself (and «indie», to our minds, should be preserved for books that have an experimental, beyond the mainstream, content).

Thankfully, there are writers groups for independent authors that can offer you support and advice as you make your way through the twists and turns of self - publishing your book.

Tidewater Press is a Canadian independent literary press, publishing fiction by new authors offering fresh perspectives on contemporary issues, and non-fiction by writers speaking to defined, special interest constituencies.

Established in 2008 and sponsored in part by the Helen Zell Writers» Program at the University of Michigan, Canarium Books is an independent press dedicated to publishing poetry by established and emerging authors from the United States and abroad.

Talk about what makes our books and our authors special, how you're embedded in your local community, and how independent publishers help writers to nurture and sustain the literary conversation.

An nonprofit, independent book publisher and writers» workshop located in Philadelphia that creates innovative relationships between the authors and the work they produce.

This book helps you plan for the long term as an independent author / publisher and is the dose of reality writers need to hear.

He's done work for best - seller David Farland, including the multi-award winning novel, Nightingale, Dean Lorey, lead writer of Arrested Development, best - seller, James Artimus Owen, and numerous Writers of the Future authors and winners, as well as many top - notch independents.

And as a writer, I believe the ability of any independent author to distribute their book worldwide today is nothing short of revolutionary.

And the high - profile self - publishing author David Gaughran was particularly astute in a comment there, in describing the mixed feelings many in the independent writers» sector bring to the issue:

Independent publishing has never been more affordable and accessible to content creators (writers and authors) who have a message to spread or a story to tell.

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It's incredible the minority of Independent writers and emerging authors that actually do this!

Richard speaks to author and publishing groups across America, including the Independent Book Publishers Assn., and the Nonfiction Writers of America on the «audiobook revolution» taking place in self - publishing.

Pressbooks is a leader in democratizing publishing for independent authors, making it possible for writers to format their books without the (costly) services of ebook developers and graphic designers.

While a great number of indie authors are still lone writers with a book for sale, more and more writers are turning to independent self - publishing in order to shed the constraints imposed by traditional publishing.

«In this masterful exploration of one of the greatest love stories of modern times, we meet a brilliant writer, a fiercely independent mother, and a passionate woman who changed the life of this respected author and inspired books that still enchant us and change us.

MIRELA RONCEVIC is an independent writer, editor, content developer, and author of the April 2013 Library Technology Report, «E-Book Platforms in Libraries.»

On October 14th, libraries across North America celebrated the second installment of Indie Author Day: a day where aspiring writers, published authors, library professionals, publishers and literary marketers come together to create community around local, independent authors.

series, writes regularly on her Author Blog and is the founder of the The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), a nonprofit, professional association for self - publishing writers.»

Orna Ross, Founder of Alliance of Independent Authors said: «Digital publishing means writers today can take creative control and publish their books, their way, to a global audience and can now earn a living from their writing as never before.

Publishers Weekly organized a petition to the White House and it has been endorsed by the Romance Writers of America, Independent Book Publishers Association, American Society of Journalists and Authors, California Writers Club, Sisters in Crime, and the San Francisco Writers Conference.

Many writers have come to rely on the Alliance of Independent Authors» (ALLi) Watchdog Desk to test claims of service and value.

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As a career professional writer and Independent Author - Publisher, I am dismayed by the misleading portrayal of B&N and KOBO in your post.

Ross and the alliance have arranged another of its online Indie Author Fringe events for October 14, the day after the independent author program in Hall 3.0, which will offer a series of informational segments for independent writers online, timed to coincide with Frankfurt BookAuthor Fringe events for October 14, the day after the independent author program in Hall 3.0, which will offer a series of informational segments for independent writers online, timed to coincide with Frankfurt Bookauthor program in Hall 3.0, which will offer a series of informational segments for independent writers online, timed to coincide with Frankfurt Book Fair.

BLOOMSBURY SET TO REMOVE ALL AUTHOR SOLUTIONS» IMPRINTS FROM ITS SERVICE COMPARISON DATABASE Mick Rooney The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) founder and director Orna Ross also expressed concerns about the Writers» & Artists» Yearbook comparison service not long after it was set up.