The Indie Author Project: What Can It Do For You?
The Indie Author Project: What Can It Do For You?
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The Indie Author Project: What Can It Do For You?
Any author who's serious about being successful in the indie publishing world should learn about the Indie Author Project (IAP). The IAP is a publishing community that includes public libraries, authors, curators, and readers. The goal of the IAP is to make more indie-published books available in libraries, thus helping to widen indie authors’ reach and broaden library patrons’ horizons.…
Click here to read about the Indie Author Project and how it can help increase your reach and visibility.
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An Illustrated Guide to Self-Censorship by Tim Urban
This insightful article by Tim Urban, posted by The Free Press, excellently illustrates the power and importance of free speech and why it's necessary to protect it.
Click here to read his article.
Ann and Alan Votta’s Publishing Journey
Alan Votta served twenty-four years in the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Service, including his early days as a recruit, attending training schools, building submarines, going on patrols, and becoming a Naval instructor. His rich history has provided a wealth of stories to share, and what better way to share them than as a memoir? Real Stories from a Nuclear Submariner captures Votta’s sense of humor, winning personality, his love and respect for those he served with, and the honor and pride he felt having served in the US Navy as a nuclear submariner.…
Click here to learn more about Alan and Ann, their inspiration, and the path that brought them to publication.
Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy
“A new ALLi income survey finds that self-publishing authors can earn more than writers with publishers if it's done properly. Also, what does Amazon's closing of its Book Depository mean for the future of its book business? And can ChatGPT be sued for libel?”
Guest Post: The Ethics of Writing Artificially Intelligent Books by Gary Stuart
“#WritingCommunity, what do you think about #artificialintelligence and how it may impact the book world? Our latest guest post by Gary Stuart shares his thoughts on AI and the dilemmas it can raise.”
GoodEReader: How Reading Books Can Increase Your Health
“Reading books often has people standing on opposite sides as some people despise and are obsessed with it. While everyone has their personal opinions, it’s undeniable that there are numerous benefits to reading books and people should do it more often.”
Cover Poll: Eat Like an Expert by Keith Herman
“We want your opinion! Eat Like an Expert by Keith Herman uses behavioral science and proven methods of habit change to help you find/create the #diet that works best for you and achieve your #health goals. Which #coverdesign would you buy?”
The Indie Author Project Contests
The Indie Author Project (IAP) is all about helping support indie authors and get them connected to their local libraries. Their contests have spread to 17 states across the United States. Check out our article above or the link below to learn more about the IAP. These contests accept submissions from April 1st to May 31st.
From their website:
"Along with the accolade of the award and its perks, being recognized by librarians creates credibility and visibility for indie authors...
The winners of this contest will receive: $1,000 each in adult and young adult categories
Honors at the 2023 Indie Author Day Reception
Opportunities to promote your book(s) at public libraries
Inclusion in a full-page print spread in Library Journal
Opportunities to earn royalties through the IAP Select collection (ePUB format required for eligibility)
Additional prizes and opportunities vary by region"
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