Download or read book The Indie Writer s Handbook written by David Wind and published by ColSaw Publications / DMW . This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succeed as a Professional Writer, outside of the Traditional Publishing World by having the right guide: that is your best chance for survival... And this is your guide!. ----A step by step guide for Professional Indie Writers and authors, from final draft to publication and launch marketing. This handbook covers publishing / Self-Publishing, editing, cover, and design resources dedicated to moving writers out of the "self-Publishing" associated with vanity presses and into the world of professional Indie writing--the world of Independently self-published authors — Florida Authors and Publishers Association, HOW-TO Book of the Year: Bronze Medallion — A B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE .... With a Foreword by Mel Jolly! --David Wind is a Hybrid author with 40 books of fiction published both Traditionally and Independently. He is a member of the Authors Guild, The Mystery Writers of America, The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and Novelists Inc, and is the President of the Florida Chapter of the MWA for 2020. TAGS: Writing Skills, Indie Writing, Self-publishing guides. publishing guides, Book Publishing Industry, Independent Writing, independent Publishing, self Publishing, Creativity Self-Help, Publishing & Books, Media & Communications Industry, Fiction Writing Reference, Writing Skill Reference, Web Marketing, Business Writing Skill, Writing Skills in Advertising, Nonfiction Writing Reference, Genre Fiction Writing Reference, Education Research, Writing Skills in Advertising

Download or read book The Indie Author Guide written by April Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is Your Roadmap to Success! The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instructions, complemented by screenshots, so you can get the most of cutting edge publishing options. April L. Hamilton, founder of Publetariat, an online news hub and community for indie authors, gives you insight to the latest technology and step-by-step advice for making the most of your self-publishing options. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to: • organize your files • create your brand • explore your self-publishing options • format your book for POD • edit and revise you work • design your own book cover • publish through a POD print service provider • publish in e-book formats • build an author platform • promote your work • transition from indie to mainstream publishing Plus, you'll get worksheets to help you plan and organize your book, your business, and your writing life, as well as an HTML primer so you can build your own website—even if you're not tech savvy. The Indie Author Guide gives you the skills and confidence you need to take full advantage of today's unique publishing opportunities and grow your readership yourself.

Download or read book 2015 Guide to Self Publishing Revised Edition written by Robert Lee Brewer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing is the essential resource for writers who are taking their publishing futures into their own hands, whether it's referred to as self-publishing or indie publishing. In addition to hundreds of listings for freelance editors, designers, self-publishing companies, and more--the Guide to Self-Publishing offers articles on how to create standout covers, hire freelance designers, break in to the gift market, protect your work, promote your work, and more. You also gain access to: • Lists of conferences, organizations, and book fairs and festivals • A pay-rate chart to help negotiate fair terms with any freelancers you might use • Interviews with successful indie authors, including Hugh Howey, Bob Mayer, Delilah Marvelle, and more + Includes access to a one-hour webinar, "How to Format E-books With Microsoft Word," indie author Jason Matthews helps writers master e-book formatting. This webinar covers each section of your book's needs, from the title and table of contents to inserting images and hyperlinks. In just over an hour, you'll be able to professionally format your e-book and give readers something they'll enjoy.

Download or read book Indie Writer Companion written by Jade C. Jamison and published by Jade C. Jamison. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “My first thought when I finished reading was ‘Where the hell was this book when I jumped into self-publishing?’ I love the no-nonsense style that pulls no punches and keeps you interested. If you are thinking about self-publishing (or even going the traditional route) you should read this book before you hit publish.” – L.A. Remenicky, author of SAVING CASSIE Throughout her life, Amazon Bestselling author Jade C. Jamison has worn many hats. One of the most noteworthy is her ongoing gig as a college instructor (focused mostly on writing—both academic and creative writing classes) which, paired with her career as a successful indie author, gives her the delusion that she is qualified to help other indie/self-publishing (and aspiring) authors become the best writers they can be. Jamison loves that indie publishing has opened the door to literally thousands of would-be authors, allowing them to share their creations with the world. In a realm that was previously shut off to a good many writers unless they could get their works through all the gatekeepers, most writers languished in obscurity or indulged in expensive self-publishing ventures and still failed to be read widely. Electronic publishing has changed all that, has, in fact, changed the face of publishing as we once knew it, revolutionizing reading almost as much as Gutenberg’s press hundreds of years ago. The publishing process today is democratic, in that anyone with a little know-how can make his book available to the world—and readers, not publishers, decide whose book will be the next bestseller. But, says Jamison, with great freedom comes even greater responsibility. In the traditional publishing world that still exists today, authors have editors scouring their manuscripts, offering corrections and forcing edits, most of which are designed to make the work better in some way, creating tighter writing and better pacing, making the manuscript error free, and other beneficial changes that happen to a book undergoing the traditional experience. Some indie writers follow their cue and take the effort to invest in their work by hiring an editor and continually improving their writing, yet there are literally hundreds (perhaps thousands or millions!) of indie books available today that, in the author’s opinion, aren’t publication ready. Jamison taught creative writing and composition classes for years. The underlying premise of this book is that every single story deserves to be told and read but writers should (and likely do) want their books to be the best they can be. This book delves into common indie publishing mistakes—errors that should be viewed as no-nos—and how to fix them. Jamison’s experience in the classroom with hundreds of student writers, as well as the years she has been involved in both indie and traditional publishing arenas, has given her a unique vantage point, and she wants to share her observations—as well as teach a few tips and tricks—with others in the writing world.

Download or read book I Am Mercy written by Mandi Lynn and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 14th century France, Aida is accused of being a witch when the Black Death wipes through her village. Abandoned by her family, she is surrounded by death and disease, but when a woman who may actually be a witch tells her how to cure the plague, it may mean uncovering a dark magic.

Download or read book Green Light Your Book written by Brooke Warner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green-Light Your Book is a straight-shooting guide to a changing industry. Written for aspiring authors, previously published authors, and independent publishers, it explains the ever-shifting publishing landscape and helps indie authors understand that they’re up against the status quo, and how to work within the system but also how to subvert the system in order to succeed. Publishing expert and independent publisher Brooke Warner is fearless in her critique of an industry that’s lost its mandate, and in so doing has opened the door wide for indie publishers to thrive. While she does not shy away from calling out the bias against indie authors, she also asserts that it’s never been a more exciting time to be in book publishing—and her passion and enthusiasm are contagious. “If you’re going to green-light your work, you have to wow,” Warner writes. But to surpass expectations, you also need to be a student of publishing and to be able to hold your own with book buyers, event coordinators, librarians, wholesalers, distributors, and reviewers. Green-Light Your Book seeks to equip authors and publishers with the language, knowledge, and skill sets they need to play big.

Download or read book Before and After the Book Deal written by Courtney Maum and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide written by an acclaimed author. There are countless books on the market about how to write better but very few books on how to break into the marketplace with your first book. Cutting through the noise (and very mixed advice) online, while both dispelling rumors and remaining positive, Courtney Maum's Before and After the Book Deal is a one–of–a–kind resource that can help you get your book published. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including international bestselling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, Garth Greenwell, Lisa Ko, R. O. Kwon, Rebecca Makkai, and Ottessa Moshfegh, alongside cult favorites Sarah Gerard, Melissa Febos, Mitchell S. Jackson, and Mira Jacob. Agents, film scouts, film producers, translators, disability and minority activists, and power agents and editors also weigh in, offering advice and sharing intimate anecdotes about even the most taboo topics in the industry. Their wisdom will help aspiring authors find a foothold in the publishing world and navigate the challenges of life before and after publication with sanity and grace. Are MFA programs worth the time and money? How do people actually sit down and finish a novel? Did you get a good advance? What do you do when you feel envious of other writers? And why the heck aren’t your friends saying anything about your book? Covering questions ranging from the logistical to the existential (and everything in between), Before and After the Book Deal is the definitive guide for anyone who has ever wanted to know what it’s really like to be an author.

Download or read book Taking the Short Tack Creating Income and Connecting with Readers Using Short Fiction written by Matty Dalrymple and published by William Kingsfield Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a short fiction writer wondering what opportunities are open to you? Are you a long-form fiction writer wondering if short fiction is worth the investment of your time? Short fiction is enjoying a resurgence and provides both independently and traditionally published authors opportunities for creating income and connecting with readers. Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre will show you where those opportunities lie and how to take advantage of them. CREATING INCOME Traditional Publishing Market Anthologies & Collections Mechanics of Indy Anthologies Standalone e-books e-book Collections Serials Foreign Language Markets Audio Patron Support Getting Unstuck CONNECTING WITH READERS Offering Your Story for Free Reader Funnel Reader Magnet Video Author Readings Market Research Flash Fiction and Micro-Fiction Chapbooks Bonus Material Custom Story Location-based Apps When the Reader Is an Agent BEST PRACTICES Editing and Proofreading Cover Design Links and QR Codes Being an Active Member of the Community Create Once, Publish Everywhere Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers. She writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on independent publishing as The Indy Author™. Mark Leslie Lefebvre (as Mark Leslie) has authored numerous horror short stories and edited horror anthologies. He writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on topics related to writing, publishing, and bookselling. He was the founder of Kobo Writing Life and is the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital.

Download or read book Self Publishing 3 0 written by Alliance Of Independent Authors and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-Publishing 3.0 is a concept and a publishing era defined by the concept: that any author (with the requisite skills) now has the means to establish a sustainable and scalable business. It is also a campaign from the Alliance of Independent Authors (#selfpub3.0) that works with authors, readers, literary organizations, and creative industries to support independent authors in acquiring the three necessary skills: writing, publishing and creative business. The Self-Publishing 3.0 era, the era of author enterprise, began around 2018. In this era, writers are moving beyond exclusively signing all rights to a single 3rd-party publisher, or exclusively self-publishing with one platform or service, into true creative and commercial independence. This short book outlines both the concept and campaign and aims to explain to self-publishing authors why Self-Publishing 3.0 is important, the tools and techniques driving this trend, and how to take part in this movement that is enabling authors in more number than ever before to earn a living from writing and publishing books.

Download or read book Indie Writing Wisdom written by Stephen McClellan and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indie Writing Wisdom is the ideal writing companion if you want to: - Successfully self-publish in e-book and print- Discover useful tips for writing, planning and editing your book- Learn more about book launches, marketing and how to actually make sales This book provides an inspiring collection of practical advice on a wide range of subjects from crafting interesting characters, writing motivation and plotting to editing, cover design, book marketing and much more. Eleven successful indie authors from all around the world share their expertise about their own self-publishing experiences and the useful approaches they took to ensure their books stood out effectively in a marketplace that has millions of books vying for attention. This comprehensive guide will help to kickstart your writing, enlighten you about all the varied elements of self-publishing and help ensure your book gets noticed for all the right reasons. ALL PROFITS GO TO THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT INDIE WRITING WISDOM: "Inspiring, insightful and invaluable. You won't regret picking this one up!" B.T. KEATON, author of the award-winning novel Transference "The best introduction to self-publishing resource you could ever own." BECKA YAEGER, Founder of Becka's Best Author Services "Amazingly insightful. An author never stops learning their craft and improving their skills, and this is the perfect book to help you." J.D. GROOM, author of Sorceress of Truth "A must-read for all new indie authors or for authors in general who are struggling with marketing or want to appear more professional." FELICIA BLAEDEL, author of Chasing Pebbles "A must-have handbook for every new and upcoming indie author. If you are serious about writing a book, then don't delay, buy and read well in advance of writing your manuscript as this could be your new best friend."DONNA H. DUHIG, author of In The End "Indie Writing Wisdom provides a wonderful starting point for anyone who is new to self-publishing. The advice is professional, straightforward, and applicable to both new and veteran self-published authors."CLAERIE KAVANAUGH, author of the Duet Rubato series and Queen of Thieves "This was genuinely such an interesting read. I found this to be a practical view of the writer's craft. I absolutely recommend this - the perfect book for any writer."S.M. YAIR-LEVY, author of The Collectors series "Most books tell you how to get noticed. This one showed me. You don't need anything bar your inspiration, and this book!"TRACIE DAILY, author of Checkmate and Tracie's Story

Download or read book Writers Artists Guide to Self Publishing written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-publishing is a growing area and writers need independent and reliable advice they can trust. This guide is full of practical, nuts-and-bolts information on each aspect of the DIY-publishing process, from editing and page layout, cover design and book production, publicity and selling. Each chapter is written by publishing professionals expert in supporting authors and is full of insights from successful self-published authors themselves. This guide is essential reading for any indie author who wants to go it totally alone, who wants to work with other independent professionals or who might choose to pay for self-publishing provider services. It gives the pros and cons and potential financial outlay for the various options available so writers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their own book.

Download or read book The Indie Game Developer Handbook written by Richard Hill-Whittall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The indie game developer’s complete guide to running a studio. The climate for the games industry has never been hotter, and this is only set to continue as the marketplace for tablets, consoles and phones grow. Seemingly every day there is a story of how a successful app or game has earned thousands of downloads and revenue. As the market size increases, so does the number of people developing and looking to develop their own app or game to publish. The Indie Game Developer Handbook covers every aspect of running a game development studio—from the initial creation of the game through to completion, release and beyond. Accessible and complete guide to many aspects of running a game development studio from funding and development through QA, publishing, marketing, and more. Provides a useful knowledge base and help to support the learning process of running an indie development studio in an honest, approachable and easy to understand way. Case studies, interviews from other studies and industry professionals grant an first-hand look into the world of indie game development

Download or read book A Guide for the Indie Author written by Edward R. Hackemer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book is not an instruction manual.On the cover it reads:“A Romp”“If you want someone to hold your hand through the process of self-publication, this little book is not for you.”This informative romp is an introduction to the continually evolving world of independent publishing. It illustrates the path the new indie author will likely travel.While this guide is not a step-by-step, holding-your-hand, instruction-packed text book, it takes the reader along the path that leads to creating a book in print or eBook format. It explains what the new author can expect on the way and details the first-hand experiences that lie ahead. It is written in everyday language with a touch of bathos and humor. It avoids the heavy-handed, wearisome textbook approach. "A Guide For The Indie Author" is a straightforward and concise mini-manual for the fresh, independent author. It describes the process of self-publication from conception, through document creation and book formatting to the distribution of the final product. A light-hearted discussion covers various writing genres, character development, theme creation, writing styles and the inclusion of dialogue. Resources available for the new author are explained, where to look for them and what to do with them after they are found. It is an informative overview of the brave new world of indie publishing that was virtually unknown and impassable a generation ago. We are reminded to enjoy the experience and always make a back-up copy. That, in and of itself, makes sense.

Download or read book Indie Author Business Success written by Taylor Ellwood and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of working a 9-5 job, while trying to support your writing dreams? You're not alone. There are lots of writers out there, writing that next great book in the evenings and on lunch breaks while wishing they could write full time, and support themselves and their families on their writing. But your writing alone isn't enough to free you from that 9-5 job... In Indie Author Business Success you're going to learn why you need to treat your writing as a business, and what skills you need to learn so that you can free yourself from your 9-5 job and start writing full time, while living your life on your schedule. You will learn the following: The difference between traditional and indie author publishing and why the indie route is the way to go if you want to write full time sooner than later. The foundational business skills you must learn in order to grow your indie author business. Why you want to write to market, but still be true to your passion and joy, in order to sell great books. What marketing skills you must master in order to create books that people will buy, review, and talk about. If you're tired of working at a 9-5 job or you want to be more successful as a full time indie author, then you'll want to pick this book up so you can build the business foundation that will help you launch your indie author business, and write full time, instead of working for someone else.

Download or read book The Indie Writer s Encyclopedia written by M.L. Ronn and published by Author Level Up LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 300+ terms, 200+ explanations, and an appendix that will make your jaw drop! In this useful writer’s guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn covers every writing, marketing, and business term that a working writer needs to know to thrive in today’s digital world of publishing, with detailed examples. This unique dictionary/encyclopedia hybrid will answer virtually any question you have about publishing. When you’re done reading, you’ll have: * A go-to resource that you can use again and again whenever you have a question * A career’s worth of publishing industry education that takes some writers a lifetime to learn * An unfair competitive advantage because your brain will swell up to twice its size and elevate you to a new level of existence (just kidding...this is a book description for an encyclopedia, for Pete’s sake—it needs humor!) The Indie Writer’s Encyclopedia might not be the sexist book you buy this year, but it just might be the most practical. Click the buy button to grab your copy of The Indie Writer’s Encyclopedia today! V1.0

Download or read book How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method written by Randy Ingermanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowflake Method-ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story.

Download or read book The Indie Producers Handbook written by Myrl A. Schreibman and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myrl Schreibman has written a comprehensive and practical, step-by-step guide for organizing and running a film from pre-production through post-production and delivery. This invaluable resource provides fundamental tools to produce a more thorough, more organized, and more professional film production. Packed with engaging and useful anecdotes, Schreibman provides a superlative introduction and overview to all of the key elements in producing for film and television. Useful to film students and filmmakers as a theoretical and practical guide to understanding the filmmaking process, Schreibman fills his manuscript with practical examples from his considerable personal experience in the film industry. Loaded with insider tips to help filmmakers avoid the pitfalls of show business.