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The Indie/Traditional Debate. Can’t We All Just Get Along?

katdaemon:

I really loved this! Thanks Tammy!


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You’re not the cool kid.



If you’re an indie author, I think you’ve figured out by now that we’re the underdogs, the gnats in traditional publishing’s ear, and the ones the traditionally published kids don’t want to sit with in the cafeteria.



I came in to the publishing game with rose colored glasses, a positive attitude, and a love for the supportive writing community I’d found. More than one year later the rose colored glasses are off, and I’m well aware that members of the “community” I loved so very much are often sneering at us behind our backs.



I don’t mean to say all traditional authors minimize the accomplishments of indie authors. There are many who genuinely cheer us on, showcase our books, congratulate us when we have success, and happily share the road with us.



But the judgment of indie authors is everywhere, and it’s getting harder to…


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Published on November 17, 2014 07:43
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message 1: by A Book Addict's YA Palace (new)
Nov 19, 2014 08:39AM

A Book Addict's YA Palace I agree with the sentiments here, it's really sad that we have to deal with this, I don't care if your traditional or indie, as long as it's a good book, that's all I care about. I have been to many book events/signings (mostly featuring a few indies with the traditional authors) and the separation was outrageous--RT in NoLA is a perfect example. A big reason I love indie authors is because the big 5 will only print what they think is "popular" or "trending" ----honestly I've found very few books from traditional publishers that I like because so much is contemporary and that's not my preferred read. Got nothing against contemporary, it's just not my cup of tea. It's MUCH easier for me to find my preferred reads among indies because they don't publish to trends.
I also find that a few bloggers will hop on the traditional vs. indie war train too. Most bloggers are amazing and supportive of all authors, but there's always that very small percentage that just think "If you're books aren't traditional they're not worth it. I won't waste time on sub-par books" Yes I actually heard a pretty popular YA blogger say that to me and the group we were with at an RT party......................
I think we should be empowering ALL authors regardless of if your indie or traditional. Many authors now, including several very big bestselling authors are now "hybrid" authors-- with traditional and indie books to their names.


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