What I wish I’d known before publishing as an Indie Author

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That���s the one thing I wish I���d known before I started writing, or at least publishing, as an independent writer – a question I was recently posed on Instagram.

As an indie author, we���re already set back by a lack of professional support and ��� all importantly ��� distribution. We���re not in the bookshops generally, or if we are it���s only through local relationships. Therefore online distribution is critical to us.

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Published on November 20, 2021 04:32
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message 1: by Christie (new)

Christie Stratos Great post! I always find it interesting to read fellow authors' journeys and tips. Thanks for sharing!


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Steve Griffin Christie wrote: "Great post! I always find it interesting to read fellow authors' journeys and tips. Thanks for sharing!"
Thanks Christie! Did you go wide or stick with the big A?


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Christie Stratos Steve wrote: "Christie wrote: "Great post! I always find it interesting to read fellow authors' journeys and tips. Thanks for sharing!"
Thanks Christie! Did you go wide or stick with the big A?"


I went wide with all but one short story I put on KU, and that short story was dead in the water pretty quickly. Then again, KU isn't really meant for short stories! I would need to try it with a full-length book, especially as part of a series.


message 4: by Steve (new)

Steve Griffin Christie wrote: "Steve wrote: "Christie wrote: "Great post! I always find it interesting to read fellow authors' journeys and tips. Thanks for sharing!"
Thanks Christie! Did you go wide or stick with the big A?"

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Yes, that's true - short stories are always tricky to market. I think KU is pretty good for series, though - good luck with whatever you go for!


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