Indie authors have fought for years to be considered "real authors" by both the industry and the readers. While progress has certainly been made--namely in the fact that more and more readers don't care how the book came about so long as it's a great read--there are still a few holdouts where indie authors don't garner the same respect or privileges that publishers and their … [Read more...] about Authors Asked, Goodreads Listened: Kindle eBook Giveaways Are Here
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Can Authors Really Be Booksellers?
One of the most interesting digital publishing trends of the year has been the reemergence of a number of ideas that appeared well before their time. Startups have come and gone in this space, and others have renewed those models and ideas at what is hopefully a more appropriate time. Yet another "newly new" idea has emerged, one that has its roots in giving authors total sales … [Read more...] about Can Authors Really Be Booksellers?
P.K. Tyler and the Power of the Indie Author
Amazon has announced a fall-themed event sure to get any book lover to set down the pumpkin spice latte and snatch up their Kindle. The Powered by Indie event is a celebration of the great books that self-published authors and small press publishing houses have released, and Amazon is offering some pretty incredible opportunities for readers and writers alike. "Throughout … [Read more...] about P.K. Tyler and the Power of the Indie Author
Wattpad Futures Lets Authors Earn Income through Ads
It's tough being an indie author. The industry still offers little respect and the retailers still offer little revenue. Even worse, the "get rich quick scheme" mentality of far too many would-be overnight success seekers has resulted in a marketplace saturated with lousy content, making it difficult for dedicated, talented, professional authors to get their books in front of … [Read more...] about Wattpad Futures Lets Authors Earn Income through Ads