Sentences with phrase «publish as an independent author»

If you're constantly changing fiction genres with each and every book you publish as an independent author starting out, you won't get the benefit of building that loyal readership that is willing to buy your books because they know what to expect.

You have had a novel published by Sydney - based Murdoch Books, followed by a novel published as an independent author and, more recently, have signed a three - novel deal with Amazon's Lake Union imprint.

Not exact matches

Today, thanks to ebooks and Amazon (amzn), self - publishing is a global phenomenon — an independent route intentionally chosen by more and more authors — that has spawned not only mega-bestsellers like Fifty Shades of Grey, but also hits in other realms, such as the movie version of The Martian.

What's interesting is that though both these reports by independent and secular organisations (NSPCC and JJC) either state or imply that child sex abuse is part of a problem in society as a whole and not a particular problem for the Catholic Church, in other words that Catholic priests are no more likely than anyone else to be involved in it, Dr Pravin Thevathasan, the author of the third document on this subject published around the same time, «The Catholic Church & the Sex Abuse Crisis», published by the CTS, is not inclined to deploy this fact to get the Church off the hook.

The publishing landscape of 2012 looks similar to the music landscape of 1998, crossed with the web designs of 1996: it's encumbered by DRM and proprietary formats, it treats customers as criminals, it's fragmented across platforms, and it's hostile to authors who want to distribute their work through independent channels.

Debbie Young, a co-author of the Opening Up to Indie Authors book from the Alliance of Independent Authors («ALLi»), has posted a piece about quality in self - publishing, as the new book becomes available to Amazon Kindle readers: Opinion: Spotting the Elephant in the Self - Publispublishing, as the new book becomes available to Amazon Kindle readers: Opinion: Spotting the Elephant in the Self - PublishingPublishing Room.

The new generation of publishing houses focus on getting independent authors onto various ebook distribution platforms such as Kindle, iBooks, and Nook.

If you'd like to find out more about it, you may like to read the blog post I've just written in my capacity as Commissioning Editor for the Alliance of Independent Authors on their blog of self - publishing advice here: http://www.selfpublishingadvice.org/voice-recognition/

Independent authors and publishers using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) who enroll their books in KDP Select can be included in the Kindle Owners» Lending Library in the UK, Germany and France, as well as the US.

Independent Publisher Book Awards The «IPPY» Awards were conceived as a broad - based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in English and intended for the North AmeriIndependent Publisher Book Awards The «IPPY» Awards were conceived as a broad - based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in English and intended for the North Ameriindependent publishing industry and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in English and intended for the North American market.

Find out who other writer friends are using, or get involved in self - publishing forums or groups — such as KBoards, or the Alliance of Independent Authors.

«Self and independent publishing has exploded as the # 1 choice to today's author.

What about authors who turned down a publishing deal (Like me) because it made no sense to give away my ebook rights for an eternity for a tiny fraction of what I could make as an independent author?

As Orna Ross, director of the UK Alliance of Independent Authors, which is a representative body of self - published authors, said: «We are in the middle of a major Authors, which is a representative body of self - published authors, said: «We are in the middle of a major authors, said: «We are in the middle of a major change.

Independent publishers — two of which will be named as early Rook supporters at the London Book Fair this week — and self - published authors continue to not only shake up the publishing business but also provide the proof that these studies compile.

From 2010 to 2013, independent authors enjoyed a boom time as millions of readers migrated to ebooks, driving unprecedented growth in digital publishing.

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«As a first - time author, I had a lot to learn about independent publishing and the task of book promotion.

(A post about one of my writing roles — as Commissioning Editor of the Alliance of Independent Authors» blog of Self - publishing Advice)

NEARY: With the platform in place, Douglas County Libraries turned to independent publishers as well as self - published authors and services like Smashwords, to get more content.

and in terms of really deep dive specifics, NY Times bestselling author CJ Lyons and I go into this in detail as part of ProWriter: Secrets of Independent Publishing multimedia course http://www.thecreativepenn.com/selfpublish/

«As an independent author I'm a big believer in taking the literary bull by the horns when it comes to writing, publishing and marketing my titles.

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.

As authors who have met me (or who have followed my book promotion blog here or at the Huffington Post) know, I'm a strong support of independent book publishing and independent authors.

There are some very motivated authors published by Independent publishers using digital or POD technology and eBook publishing that have far surpassed the measily 100 books touted as their limit by naysayers.

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

Warning that «Indie publishing is hard work, you have to wear every single hat,» Freethy took a moment to praise the retailers who work as partners with independent authors, enabling their success.

As an author, editor and investigative journalist, Mick Rooney is serious about bringing you the latest from the independent publishing world.

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 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 publishing and self - publishing; when an author takes charge of the publication process and retains the rights to distribute and sell publishing; when an author takes charge of the publication process and retains the rights to distribute and sell their work

The IBPA community needs IBPA to exist because we provide the inspiration, education, and innovative co-marketing programs that independent publishers and self - published authors need to compete on the same team as the traditional players.

As an indie author or independent author, you Continue reading 10 Tips to Get Started for Self - Published Authors →

As a result of Amazon's aggressive moves in the publishing industry, independent authors now have the book distribution system of our dreams.

He brings years of experience as a senior agent, marketing director, editor for an independent press, publishing consultant, and author coach.

The best thing that I can say to other authors thinking of pursuing the indie - pub path, be it an author who's just getting started, an author who's currently traditionally published, or an independent author looking to improve, is to treat independent publishing as a business.

Our Pickawoowoo Publishing Group book cover and format professionals spent years honing their craft, as any good specialists does, yet we understand the issues independent authors face be it time, money, control and the like.

As a firm supporter of independent authors, publishers and bookstores, she has recently taken on the role of UK Editor for the Historical Novel Society Online Review for self - published historical fiction produced in the UK.

So you chose to involve an independent editor as well, even as a traditionally published author.

THE ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS (ALLi) has just published an interview with me as part of their weekly series: «How I Do It: Indie Authors Share the Secrets of Their Success.AUTHORS (ALLi) has just published an interview with me as part of their weekly series: «How I Do It: Indie Authors Share the Secrets of Their Success.Authors Share the Secrets of Their Success.»

Although the self - publishing alternative becomes more valid and tempting every day, many traditionally - minded authors still fail to consider author publishers as their peers, and often disregard all independent publishing efforts as vanity publishing.

There are a few criteria the system has developed in order to have quality ebooks in their system, such as any book that has been recognized for excellence in any Midwest Book Awards category, any book written or published by a member of the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, any independently or self - published book written by a Minnesota author, and any independently or self - published book about Minnesota.

This trend will continue as independent editors start offering affordable editing services through the internet and first line authors start doing the math and realizing that they can make more money by self - publishing their books for $ 2.99 - $ 4.99 than they ever did by going with one of the «big six» publishers.

While this news really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone in publishing, it should speak to the need for both traditional and independent publishers, the latter term including authors who self - publish their books, to ensure that they are reaching out to audiences in every possible format.

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.

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,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,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).

Finally, I'd recommend anyone starting out as an author to join the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) as an Associate Member — you can convert to Author Membership when you publish your firstauthor to join the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) as an Associate Member — you can convert to Author Membership when you publish your firstAuthor Membership when you publish your first book.

She focuses her practice on publishing, technology and start - ups, and also works as an independent literary agent, representing authors of practical and narrative non-fiction.

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.

She doesn't rule out the idea of traditional publishing but is happy with her present status as an independent author.

In self - publishing, Publishers Weekly has reported that Audible's ACX platform — which brings together independent authors and narrators — may see as many as 30,000 titles produced this year, compared to 20,000 in 2015 and 13,600 in 2014.

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 CafAs 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 Cafas Penguin and Scholastic, Penny has become a mentor to many independent writers and authors here at Book Cover Cafe.