Sentences with phrase «independent authors and readers»

Nevertheless, with the lack of participation of independent authors and readers, the analytical statistics lose its depth and relevance.

Last week, I gave an interview to Inkspokes, a website dedicated to independent authors and their readers.

Not exact matches

David H. — B.S. in B.A., University of Colorado Health and wellness reader and independent author Has participated in South Beach and Glycemic Index diet plans

About Blog It is the mission of Indies Unlimited to celebrate independent authors; to help them build their followings; to provide a platform for members of the independent author community to share and exchange ideas, knowledge, expertise and frustrations; and, for readers and reviewers to become exposed to the amazing depth and array of talent in the indie community.

He attributes his recent shift in momentum to the efforts of the American Bookseller Association, and readers realizing that independent bookstores offer a different selection than their larger corporate counterparts — especially when it comes to local authors.

Amazon then partners with the authors to re-introduce their books to readers through marketing support and distribution into multiple channels and formats, such as the Amazon Books Store, Amazon Kindle Store, Audible.com, and national and independent bookstores via third - party wholesalers.

The Independent Team argues that legacy publishers, including Hachette, have a history of treating authors and readers poorly.

Amazon then works with the authors to introduce or re-introduce their books to readers through marketing and distribution into multiple channels and formats, such as the Amazon Books Store, Amazon Kindle Store, http://www.Audible.com, and national and independent bookstores via third - party wholesalers.

Jodie Toohey provides independent solutions to help authors get their books finished, ready for publication, and into readers» hands through her company, Wordsy Woman Author Division.

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.

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.

As I said, this is my best month to date, and I'm grateful that so many readers have been open to trying an independent author.

And with all the turmoil going on in the publishing industry, I think it's vital for independent authors to maintain direct communications with readers, outside of Amazon or any other publishing / bookselling behemoth.

The decline of brick and mortar bookstores — independent stores as well as major bookstore chains — leaves publishers wondering how emerging authors and their books will be discovered by new readers.

If the small press has founders and staff with experience in both traditional and independent publishing, a vision focused on the needs of their readers, author - friendly contracts, and growing sales, they might be a good option for us to consider.

Shelf Media Group is an elite staff of editors and designers from a variety of national and international magazines, book publishers, and independent presses with a mission to create something that hasn't been done before for a new generation of authors and readers.

In particular, independent bookstores are enjoying this resurgence and finding new and better ways to promote authors, connect readers, and serve their communities.

Throughout the past couple of decades he has worked for various publications such as medical magazines and Readers» Digest until he realised sometime around 2000 that the traditional publishing and media industry was in long term decline and the future of publishing was digital and would be driven by independent authors and publishers.

Amazon then works with the authors to introduce or re-introduce their books to readers through marketing and distribution into multiple channels and formats, such as the Amazon Books Store, Amazon Kindle Store, and national and independent bookstores via third - party wholesalers.

Remove the author community as readers and buyers from self - publishing and you may find a less than vibrant independent movement.

Plan a Multi-Tiered Book Promotion Price promotions are one of the most useful strategies independent authors have for finding new readers and shifting units.

There are now more independent publishers than ever, which gives more authors a chance to publish a book and to realize their dreams of sharing their books with readers worldwide, giving authors and independent publishers opportunities to grow professionally and reach more people.

Price promotions are one of the most useful strategies independent authors have for finding new readers and shifting units.

I had the opportunity to talk recently with Inkspokes, a site for indie authors and their readers — we discussed some of the joys (and pitfalls) of independent publishing.

As independent bookstores look for ways to adapt to a changing publishing and bookselling climate, a number of stores have begun to offer better opportunities for authors and readers to connect through indie titles.

Second, whereas Penguin as a built - in Web 2.0 audience, most independent publishers and authors will have to work on bringing their targeted readers to their online offerings.

At the Alliance of Independent Authors, we have many members who work in niche and experimental areas that are not of interest to mainstream publishers, who are building a wide readership and deep following directly with readers.

By giving readers the opportunity to choose to purchase from an indie bookstore, you are showing local booksellers that you are a savvy author and that you actively encourage sales of your book from independent bookstores.

Introducing a simple guide for independent authors to do at least one task every day that promotes themselves as authors and their books to readers.

«Major publishers like Hachette have a long history of treating authors and readers poorly,» reads a petition, spearheaded by Hugh Howey, an independent author.

Independent author - Jan Bear, believes that, a good book cover design is one - that arouses the curiosity in book buyers and readers!

Writing is a craft in both senses of the word, and independent author - publishers owe it to our reader - passengers to send them on their voyage in a seaworthy vessel!

We are now (in conjunction with the Alliance of Independent Authors and the Chorleywood Literary Festival) hosting our own Indie Author Fair this November, where Indies will be able to sell their books, chat to readers and celebrate all that is best in Indie Publishing.

Copy Editing, to Cover Design, to Interior Layout, eBook creation, Advanced Reader Copies, Global Distribution, Ingram Catalog, Virtual Assistance, one year Membership in AuthorU.org, full registration at the Author U annual Extravaganza, one year membership in APSS, Author Photo Shoot, Crowdfunding Platform, Printing Discounts, Platform Strategy Session, National Top 10 Library or a National Top 10 Independent Bookstore sales campaign, One - on - One sales presentation to 20 buyers and Librarians across North America, BookBar in Colorado will carry book with 100 % of sales going to author, the Tattered Cover Press print package, entry into both the USA Best Book Awards and International Book Awards, $ 300 in legal assisAuthor U annual Extravaganza, one year membership in APSS, Author Photo Shoot, Crowdfunding Platform, Printing Discounts, Platform Strategy Session, National Top 10 Library or a National Top 10 Independent Bookstore sales campaign, One - on - One sales presentation to 20 buyers and Librarians across North America, BookBar in Colorado will carry book with 100 % of sales going to author, the Tattered Cover Press print package, entry into both the USA Best Book Awards and International Book Awards, $ 300 in legal assisAuthor Photo Shoot, Crowdfunding Platform, Printing Discounts, Platform Strategy Session, National Top 10 Library or a National Top 10 Independent Bookstore sales campaign, One - on - One sales presentation to 20 buyers and Librarians across North America, BookBar in Colorado will carry book with 100 % of sales going to author, the Tattered Cover Press print package, entry into both the USA Best Book Awards and International Book Awards, $ 300 in legal assisauthor, the Tattered Cover Press print package, entry into both the USA Best Book Awards and International Book Awards, $ 300 in legal assistance.

NightLark Publishing is an independent publisher devoted to providing an unforgettable experience to our readers and support for our talented authors.

Created by a set of computer programmers and a best - selling independent author, this company knows what it takes to get your book from messy manuscript to polished ebook in the hands of readers across the globe.

We are a group of avid readers and bloggers who review independent author's books.

Professional independent authors and ebook readers probably share an expectation — that it's cheap and easy to correct errors, so why should there be any?

FOREIGN RIGHTS AND READER ANALYTICS Andrew Rhomberg Digital Book World We are mulling several ideas for how to work with self - published authors and are working with Orna Ross and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for JellybooAND READER ANALYTICS Andrew Rhomberg Digital Book World We are mulling several ideas for how to work with self - published authors and are working with Orna Ross and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for Jellauthors and are working with Orna Ross and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for Jellybooand are working with Orna Ross and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for Jellybooand the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for JellAuthors (ALLI) on finding a proposition that caters to individual authors and is economically viable for Jellauthors and is economically viable for Jellybooand is economically viable for Jellybooks.

Past presenters include Leigh Cunningham - Executive Director of the Association of Independent Authors (AiA), Dete Meserve - president of Wind Dancer films (Home Improvement, What Women Want with Mel Gibson), Steven Spatz - President of BookBaby (industry leader in author services), Burke Allen - CEO of Allen Media Strategies (industry leading P.R. and media firm for authors), Eddie Price - marketing expert and successful self - published author, Darlene Chan - Hollywood publicist that specilizes in promoting independent authors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers AIndependent Authors (AiA), Dete Meserve - president of Wind Dancer films (Home Improvement, What Women Want with Mel Gibson), Steven Spatz - President of BookBaby (industry leader in author services), Burke Allen - CEO of Allen Media Strategies (industry leading P.R. and media firm for authors), Eddie Price - marketing expert and successful self - published author, Darlene Chan - Hollywood publicist that specilizes in promoting independent authors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers AssocAuthors (AiA), Dete Meserve - president of Wind Dancer films (Home Improvement, What Women Want with Mel Gibson), Steven Spatz - President of BookBaby (industry leader in author services), Burke Allen - CEO of Allen Media Strategies (industry leading P.R. and media firm for authors), Eddie Price - marketing expert and successful self - published author, Darlene Chan - Hollywood publicist that specilizes in promoting independent authors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Assocauthors), Eddie Price - marketing expert and successful self - published author, Darlene Chan - Hollywood publicist that specilizes in promoting independent authors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Aindependent authors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Assocauthors, and Mark Wayne Adams - multiple award - winning illustrator, Readers» Favorite Illustration Award Judge, former Disney artist, and former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers AssocAuthors and Publishers Association.

In this session, chaired by Orna Ross, Author and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors delegates learned how to «Reach More Readers and Make More Money From Your Books»

About Blog It is the mission of Indies Unlimited to celebrate independent authors; to help them build their followings; to provide a platform for members of the independent author community to share and exchange ideas, knowledge, expertise and frustrations; and, for readers and reviewers to become exposed to the amazing depth and array of talent in the indie community.

While authors have always loved libraries — that's where they fell in love with books, that's where they go to write them, that's where they find readers — a new generation of Australia's independent and self - publishers are discovering in the library a natural ally.

The CAP Awards is also a reader's guarantee of quality, offering readers fresh, new voices and vision only available from independent authors combined with professional, high - level standards of publishing.

2016: CRUNCH TIME FOR PUBLISHING, ITS WRITERS AND THEIR READERS Porter Anderson Perhaps 2016 is the year in which the Alliance of Independent Authors — which has almost half its membership in North America and which loves nothing more than a good campaign — would like to mount a new oAND THEIR READERS Porter Anderson Perhaps 2016 is the year in which the Alliance of Independent Authors — which has almost half its membership in North America and which loves nothing more than a good campaign — would like to mount a new oand which loves nothing more than a good campaign — would like to mount a new one.

Howard Lovy, managing editor of the Alliance of Independent Authors, tells ThirtyK that artificial intelligence and other «discoverability algorithms» could eventually bridge the author - reader gap more effectively than the current systems of keyword searches and sales figures.

Talk for Authors: How to Market Your Self - published Book (Friday 29th June) On behalf of the Alliance of Independent Authors, I'll be giving a talk and Q&A for aspiring indie authors keen to reach more rAuthors: How to Market Your Self - published Book (Friday 29th June) On behalf of the Alliance of Independent Authors, I'll be giving a talk and Q&A for aspiring indie authors keen to reach more rAuthors, I'll be giving a talk and Q&A for aspiring indie authors keen to reach more rauthors keen to reach more readers.

Most have no idea that they could earn more being independent on even relatively modest sales... Being a hybrid continues to give any author the greatest chance of building that all - important fan base without which none of us would make a living, and that's what any author should consider when thinking about adding independent titles to their backlist: can you afford not to reach more readers?»

Scout Publishing LLC, founded in 2013, is an independent publishing house established for readers, booksellers, and authors seeking books on gender, sexuality and identity.

StoryBundle is a fantastic way to get independent authors the exposure we need, and readers many new books to enjoy.»