Month: June 2015

Library Journal’s 2015 Self-Published Ebook Awards

library journal 2015 self published eBook awardLibrary Journal honors the best self-published ebooks in the following genres: Romance, Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy. The competition is open to all English-language self-published ebooks. Entries will be evaluated on content, writing quality, and overall quality of production and appearance. There are no restrictions on date of publication. Only digital titles may be submitted.

Deadline: August 31, 2015

Entry Fee: Free

Prizes: Each genre Winner shall receive $1,000.00 USD, and a prize package. See site for details.

For more information, please visit their website.

Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Top 5 Ways Authors Can Better Deal with Time

Time Management Tips for authors time-488112_640For authors, especially those who hold a day job in addition to writing, one of the hardest things is finding time to write, edit, publish, and market all the ideas they have.

I think time can feel like an enemy trying to keep us from getting what we need done. However, it’s not true. Time has no feelings and no agenda. Time is what it is, and that’s it. Time constraints start to feel stressful because of the way we interact with them. So, I thought I’d offer a few tips on how to view time so you see how much you’re getting out of the limited time you have each day. Continue reading “Top 5 Ways Authors Can Better Deal with Time”

Saturday Book Showcase: Triple Dog Dare

Triple Dog DareTriple Dog Dare
by K.S. Brooks and Stephen Hise
Genres: Chick-lit, humor, rom-com
Rating: 4.2 star average from 121 reviews
Available at Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

Mayhem ensues when Stu, a wealthy dog breeder, is forced to retrieve a prize pup from the woman he secretly loves. But the dog has become a celebrity, and Stu’s dream girl needs the pup to meet a publication deadline she was obligated to by her arrogant and controlling fiancé. Continue reading “Saturday Book Showcase: Triple Dog Dare”

Print Books for Dad

man looking through print books-389392_640It’s Father’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than to get good old Dad some books? Here are some great reads at bargain prices. That’s right, it’s time for the Indies Unlimited Print Book Party.

Want to help readers discover some fine indie writing at reasonable prices? Here’s the deal:

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1. Book title and price
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