Celebrating Independent Authors
Finding beta readers isn’t always the easiest thing in the world. Friends and family are the obvious choice, but Mom probably isn’t going to give you an unbiased opinion. Enter BookHive, a service that will provide your book with its very own focus group. BookHive Queen Bee Jennifer Bowen agreed to sit in the comfy … Continue reading “LynneQuisition: BookHive”
One thing I’ve learned about this industry is that opportunities come up in a flash, and usually the first people to respond get them. The difference between being prepared and NOT being prepared can cost you. And it’s literally as simple as being organized. I have a folder in Dropbox with all my book cover … Continue reading “Be Ready for that Media Opportunity”
Here at Indies Unlimited, we work hard to help indie authors find the resources they need to be successful. Some folks think we do a pretty good job at it. We like to think so, too. Don’t just take our word for it, though… “I realized I had found that single, reliable resource that I … Continue reading “What Others Are Saying about Indies Unlimited”
You’ve heard the snide comments. Self-published books are crap. They aren’t edited. They are amateur. They are not worth our notice. Many such comments were deserved. They still are in some cases. Most of these slurs came out of a time when the majority of so-called self-published books were put out by vanity presses that … Continue reading “Changing Attitudes Toward Self-Publishing”
