Celebrating Independent Authors
We’re writers. Our weapon of choice is words. We use them in ways that evoke emotion, that educate, that take our readers on a fantasy journey, that incite, excite, satisfy, and shock. In order to do this, we must make sure that our words come together in a way that keeps the reader’s interest, that keeps the reader willing to suspend disbelief and go along with us on our odyssey.
Misuse of words and errant typos ain’t gonna cut it. Continue reading “Projecting Your Authorship to the World”
Guest Post
by Ben Westerham
Those of us writing today are extraordinarily fortunate to find ourselves living through a period of incredible change in the world of publishing. What’s more, all this innovation is presenting us with a plethora of opportunities. I’ve written this piece to encourage you to embrace all of this change and to maximise the benefits you derive from it. Things won’t be like this forever, so, as they say, let’s make hay while the sun shines. So, where to begin when there’s so much going on? Continue reading “Self-Publishing: a World of Innovation”
A couple of years ago Melissa Bowersock wrote a helpful post on her experience with using ACX to create an audiobook. A couple of things have changed since then, so I thought it might be helpful to recap and walk through my most recent experiences with ACX.
One of the best changes is that ACX is now open to UK authors and producers. Until 2014, that wasn’t the case. In addition, while ACX has always sent U.S. authors and producers a batch of 25 free Audible coupon codes upon publication, they will now send a batch of 25 UK codes, as well, if requested. This is important, because the codes are country-specific. I recently submitted a couple of audiobooks to a review site in which reviewers are from both the U.S. and UK. It was nice to have codes that would work for all reviewers, regardless of location. Continue reading “Tips for Turning Your Book into an Audiobook with ACX.com”
Mystery writers from around the world will want to check out this contest sponsored by the Nero Wolfe Society. The Black Orchid Novella Award is now accepting original, unpublished works of fiction from 15,000 to 20,000 words in length.
Deadline: May 31, 2016
Entry fee: FREE
Payment: $1000, and publication in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
For more information, please visit their website.
Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest/submissions 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.