You've always been so great about sharing
your indie publishing experiences with the rest of the world.
Not only has she produced great work that I've been really happy with, she has also been a delight to work with and very professional and patient as I blundered my way through my first
indie publishing experience.
I learned a lot through
my indie publishing experience and I certainly wouldn't discourage anyone from taking that route.
Not exact matches
It might have been all very charming if it was some low budget
indie title, but this is a full price release
published by Nintendo — and made by a developer that refuses to learn anything despite getting on for two decades of
experience.
Guest contributors provide useful insight into their
experience as an
indie author and with the self -
publishing publishing process.
Chris has a critic's eye thanks to extensive
experience in
indie publishing, professional editing, creative writing classes, literature classes and critique groups; in addition, she has written book reviews for multiple newspapers, including The Baltimore Sun.
At Self -
Publishing Relief, we know that indie authors who do their homework are less likely to go through disheartening and / or expensive publishing ex
Publishing Relief, we know that
indie authors who do their homework are less likely to go through disheartening and / or expensive
publishing ex
publishing experiences.
But a solid, but small independent publisher (what we call an
indie) can provide
experience, advice, and an imprint that will enable you to submit your book to any reviewer or award committee, which is not always the case with truly self -
published titles.
Jenn has 19 years
experience writing for others, around 14 years
experience in blogging, and over 11 years
experience in
indie e-book
publishing.
If you have a similar inspiring story, or message, you want to write about and share, you'll want to attend my interview with Dina next week, so you can profit from her
indie -
publishing and book marketing
experiences.
Working with
Indie Publishing Group was such a fantastic
experience.
Their
experience and education with the
publishing industry seemed to make it clear that going
indie was the only logical choice — the traditional
publishing model didn't make sense anymore.
So I thought I'd follow suit and share my
experience of the
publishing world, with figures I'm happy to reveal, and then you'll see some of the reasons why, when it came to
publishing my novels, I chose the
indie route.
We offer the same products and services enjoyed by big - time publishers — superb quality and industry connections backed by decades of
experience — all made easily accessible to the
indie -
publishing community from one simple - to - use platform.
Note: In my
experience, it takes me less time to
indie publish a short story than it does to look up a market, get the manuscript ready, do a cover letter, do stamps and SASE, and go to the post office to mail it.
I have first - hand
experience of the end - to - end self -
publishing process, and my involvement with the Alliance of Independent Authors has highlighted what a supportive and collaborative environment
Indie Authors have created.
Her self -
publishing books are based on her personal
experience in self -
publishing genre fiction — she hopes they will help her writer - friends take their own leaps into the wild (and wonderful) world of
indie publishing... and not only survive, but thrive.
Her background in New York
publishing, being on the front lines of online marketing for over twenty years, and having worked with many authors, both traditionally
published and
indie published, gives her the breadth and depth of
experience to help any author at any point in the process.
My
experience is that Lake Union and the other Amazon
Publishing imprints have stepped into this nimble middle ground between
indie publishers and the big traditional publishers.
BT Johnson
Publishing: Indie publishing for no money up front with an experienced and trustworthy printing pro
Publishing:
Indie publishing for no money up front with an experienced and trustworthy printing pro
publishing for no money up front with an
experienced and trustworthy printing professional.
But first, let's clarify that IngramSpark is a
publishing platform for
indie authors and Lightning Source, its sister company, is targeted toward more
experienced publishers with multiple titles.
As an
Indie Author, AKA Self -
Publishing, I'm grateful that you've had enough positive
experiences to change your idea of us and our writing.
I'm an
indie -
publishing consultant and freelance editor who strongly believes in and supports the
indie author community — a place where people can communicate about their
experiences so everyone can learn from one another.
This is the third in a series of blog posts where I talk about my
experiences with self -
publishing and learning how to be an
indie author.
Her editing clients include traditionally
published and
indie authors at all levels of
experience, from international bestsellers to first - time novelists.
I had such a great time talking about my
experiences so far as an
Indie author.For the talk, I decided to put together a series of handouts and walk - throughs people could refer to if they... [Read more...] about Self -
Publishing Resources
If you're venturing into the wilds of
indie -
publishing for the first time, be sure to connect with other self -
published writers to network, share
experiences, and keep up with changes in the industry.
Having
experienced publishing from both the traditional and
indie route, we can safely say that the more edits a manuscript goes through, the better chance it'll truly be polished and its best.
Two decades of
experience with fiction and nonfiction books have boosted the careers of traditionally
published and
indie authors.
If you're a writer, burgeoning editor or just want to bag some work
experience in the
publishing industry, contacting
indie presses might be top of your to - do list.
Two decades of
experience writing fiction and nonfiction books, pitching projects to agents and publishers, and reaching readers through effective PR have boosted the careers of traditionally
published and
indie authors.
As a
publishing expert with over 20 years of
experience in the industry from working in
publishing houses and as a freelance professional, I can be an invaluable member of your
indie author team.
At
Indie Publishing Group, we have an
experienced ghostwriter on staff.
Last night, I attended a fascinating talk at Waterstones Newcastle at which editors of four
indie presses spoke about their
experiences of running an independent
publishing firm.
«Publishers would become profitable in short order if entrenched agents and editors weren't allowed to have veto power over innovative proposals, running their jaded, cynical eyes over every hint of freshness, trained in being subservient lapdogs to master strategists holding the keys to the riches,» Shavani argued in the post, pointing out what
indie presses and self -
published authors alike have
experienced: the gatekeeper mentality.
«Carolyn had the idea that, with all her various forms of
publishing and social media expertise, combined with Amber's traditional to
indie experience, formatting and Facebook prowess, and Rachel's blog to book process and love and knowledge of Twitter, our combined efforts would truly create an incredible guide for any writer out there looking to self -
publish or build their writer's platform.»
But one of the as - of - yet unsung benefits to
indie publishing and digital
publishing is that people who are experts in their career fields are now turning to self -
publishing to tell the often - amazing back stories that come from years of
experience on the front lines in their given careers.
«I've now
experienced traditional and
indie publishing, they are both great and they both have their place.
Indie authors: In your
publishing experience, where have you effectively saved money while retaining quality?
WHAT: A consult on how to grow an author career with your works WHEN: At our mutual convenience, via email WHO SHOULD ENTER: Anyone who has
indie published, or soon plans to, and wants honest feedback from an
experienced indie -
published author on how to boost their author careers and achieve their writerly goals.
Her reflections on her
publishing experience are enlightening, especially from an
indie - author's perspective.
Author of Discovering Love Online: Love May Be Closer Than You Think, architect of
indie publishing house Propeller Cap, LLC and former singles ministry director, Chuck brings a diverse career background and nearly four decades of
experience as a journalist, editor, publisher and pastor to his written portfolio.
As an author and a publicist with over 20 years»
experience, Amy's goal for IndieReader is no less than to make
indie a respected and desirable category within the
publishing world.
Called PublishWise, it was an opportunity for us to get a bunch of
indie authors together to share their own
experiences and help them become more knowledgeable about the inner workings of the
publishing process.
When you do, please share with me your plans for the manuscript (
indie publishing, traditional
publishing, etc.) because, in my
experience, copyediting is not something everyone needs.
No one has been in the
indie game for more than a few years, and authors with decades of
publishing experience are (usually) the furthest from understanding the e-reader climate we have today.
Kristine has over 40 years of
experience in
publishing both traditional as well as
indie.
Kristine has over forty years of
experience dealing with both traditional and
indie publishers for
publishing her books.
The personal essays in this book will leave you itching to get your work into the hands of readers and
experience, first - hand, all the rewards
indie publishing has to offer.
As someone who has
experienced firsthand both the traditional and the
indie routes of
publishing, I couldn't agree more with every point you've made.