Sentences with phrase «indie authors right»

In the introduction, I mention Mark Coker's fantastic post about the realities for indie authors right now, how amazing the STORY conference was and my writing update: Gates of Hell is back with my editor for final edit, and will be out in the new year.

I just don't see much of an application for it, in terms of a sales booster, for indie authors right now.

Yes, although BuzzTrace has potential, I'm not sure it's the right application for most indie authors right now.

Yes, things kind of suck for indie authors right now, but accepting abysmal terms from a trad house that pays pennies on net, would definitely suck.

Porter Anderson, Editor - in - Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Co-Owner of The Hot Sheet, and frequent guest blogger on our IngramSpark blog, will reveal the most pressing elements of the business for indie authors right now.

Stephen: The people that are really successful as Indie authors right now, there seems to be a sort of formula for, and it's writing a lot of books, writing really fast, publishing on a rapid and regular basis, and we can't all do that!

The most important thing for indie authors right now is to focus on craft and quality control.

Googleplay has some bad features for indie authors right now, Lurkertype.

Not exact matches

Traditional publishing is the gold standard to which all indie authors must aspire, and people who work around books can give you pointers or tell you if you're on the right track or not.

Reactions have ranged from outrage and disgust that once again self - published authors were being treated as amateurs, wannabes, and «aspiring authors,» to anger at indie authors for trying to liken their plight to the civil rights movement with Howey's choice of title and comments along the lines of, «It's like shades of Jim Crow when blacks had to sit in the back of the bus...» [1.

Just like with LinkedIn and Facebook, when indie authors connect with the «right» people, or key influencers, on Twitter, it makes a huge difference.

Well, I don't believe that is happening, and I believe if either or both of these ventures ultimately fail because of a few really loud voices who don't intend to use it anyway, and others «allowing» them to determine for them what is right for them, then I don't want to hear another indie author complain about how «hard it is.»

If you publish independently and wish to participate, please click through the image on the right column of the screen that reads «Call for Survey Respondents: Indie Authors of Literary Fiction».

Indie authors might be doing well right now selling their under priced e-books, but the Amazon is making more money right now selling physical books.

I know «Professional Authors» who are happy to make $ 10,000 a year from their traditionally published books and they'd be much better off as soon as they recover their rights and go Indie.

There is no denying that the Romance and Erotica genres are hot right now and the industry is mainly written by female indie authors.

Based on a pick - and - choose menu of services that includes more than just editing — which right away is a departure from the standard, as too many «author services» companies require all or none expensive packages — the platform is delving into things like review services that will send out copies of an author's book to their channels, along with talks of translation (an ungodly expense for indie authors that can easily cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars per language) and audiobook services.

As soon as he receives $ 5000 in royalties s / he also has the one additional right to vote for the Guild Board, which is the only thing that changes between the Authors Guild of America membership when entering at the $ 500 level or at the $ 5000 for Indie Authors.

The publishers who see authors reclaiming their rights to go Indie and earn more in a month than what they got twice a year from their publishers, and Indie authors who refuse with a laugh their crappy contracts.

Either is completely legitimate, and yes, some indie authors hit upon the right combination of fabulous writing, great design and savvy book marketing and make it to the big leagues.

I think, right, now, the easiest option for the busy indie author is to go through a platform like Babelcube.

The reality is that these sort of guides just weren't there then, and so this is a helpful guide to any indie author getting started or who just wants to check they are taking the right steps to promote their book.

After all, that's why you wrote your book and became an indie author to begin with, right.

Right now I'm finishing my PhD in Comparative Literature in Taiwan, developing platforms and services to help indie authors and artists be more successful.

Yes, being an indie author is a great responsibility, because you retain all control over your book, including the creative, digital, international rights, and promotion.

These great new books were released Nov 2011 - Feb 2012 by Indie authors, priced right so that taking a chance on a new author doesn't have to break your wallet.

Many of your indie authors will confirm that we've reverted their rights.

Many, many traditionally published authors are working to add either back - list titles they've gotten the rights back on, or bonus books (novellas, short stories) through indie publishing to boost the sales of their books under contract.

It can be a challenge for indie authors to sell foreign rights to their titles, particularly the rights business is dominated by the traditional publishing.

«Anyone who is in a position to purchase some or all of the rights to a given indie book, or who is in a position to make an offer of representation to authors, may sign up for a publishing pro / producer account.

A lot of indie authors are using them because they are easy, and it's really hard to find the right pose otherwise, but they are usually cheesy.

We told guest and I quote my EXACT words, repeated every 10 guests «traditional authors to your left, indie / ebook authors to your right ladies and gentleman» if someone asked and hundreds did, what indie meant, it was explained you write and sell your own work.

What kinds of rights (foreign rights, audio rights, film rights, etc.) are useful for indie authors to know about.

During that time we're getting foreign sales, audio sales, large print... things that most indie authors normally wouldn't get on their own... so we're doing something with these rights.

We are seeking signatures for a petition, to which you can add your name right now (and pass on to your indie author friends, supporters and fans.)

Any indie author that I've run into on a blog here who has wanted rights back from Kensington was granted them if they wrote to us.

Indie Publishing: also known as independent publishing and self - publishing; when an author takes charge of the publication process and retains the rights to distribute and sell their work

Steve Z said: «Angry Games... this whole thing about an author signing away rights for life is pure bs,» and «This is one of the most blogged falsehoods I see on indie sites.»

Sarah and her business partner, Cat Charlton (right), have been providing editorial, design, production, marketing and distribution services to indie authors since February 2012.

Or so that's what most indie author's are being told right now.

I will continue to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of the indie author world right here on Fictive Universe.

But while everyone else here is taking author's creative content and using it to make an income, we indie authors are supporting ourselves by not giving our rights or work away to publishers, doing everything ourselves, taking control over our own marketing platforms, and urging other authors to do the same.

Know this: in most cases the media isn't going to pass along an indie author's pitch to the right person (read: they won't do your work for you) so make sure you are going after the right person to start with.

Written by Johnny B Truant and Sean Platt, two parts of the trio behind the Self - Publishing Podcast and prolific writers in their own right, — it's truly a breath of fresh air — no grandiose promises of immediate success or wealth accumulation — instead a logical step - by - step approach to building a long - term, and hopefully profitable, writing career as an Indie Author.

While I think the stores have the right to pull books, the focus on indie authors over ALL erotica seems unfair (has anyone pulled Fifty Shades of Gray?).

This is such an awesome post and it proves that there are some awesome indie authors out there who know the right way to approach blogers.

This was such a hard post to write for me because I love indie authors but so many posts seem to be pushing bloggers to change their policies and I do not believe that is the right thing to do.

Both ways have benefits and consequences, but right now, traditional publishing is still seen as being more «legitimate» while many indie authors are stuck underneath a glass ceiling.

As an Indie author, I would not get the thrill of walking in B&N and seeing my book on the shelf, though if I choose the right options and self - pub as POD, my book could also be a special order by those stores.

From business experts to executives to attorneys, many would - be indie authors have the right material for a book but don't have the know - how or, frankly, the time to execute.