First Time Authors

[close] Every great author started here. This is a group dedicated to authors’ first books, it's about discovering new favorites and supporting the next generation of storytellers. The bias of the group is new authors, but occasionally a first book from a celebrated, multi-book author will be on the list. Every book selected will be the author's first. Books can be fiction or memoir, traditional or indie publishing. Each month we'll read and discuss one FIRST BOOK — the book itself, how it got into the world, its impact and what we hope for from the author. We will invite the author to participate in the conversation.

[close] I hope this group can be a gathering place for newbie and veteran self-publishing authors to share ideas, and offer encouragement and support. We can serve as "Cyber-Samaritans" to one another. After all, it really does take a village to self-publish a quality children's book.

[close] I keep finding groups on Goodreads that have reading challenges for established writers only, this is of no benefit for new writers at all. What we need is a group that champions great new writers and helps them to get noticed. The Fugitive Writers Group is just that, we look at all the new works sent our way and then offer a small number of titles each month for the reading challenge. This way all who join the group help each other get read and give feedback via the forum. Obviously, not everyone can get nominated but we will do our best to nominate at least two new books a month and give them a short review. We are teaming up with Fugam Scriptoribus Publications to help us pick a great selection. Plus, we are looking for great readers to join our group and help us find the best writers, is that you? We stick to the genres of Science Fiction or Fantasy, this is to reduce the huge amount of choice and these are the genres we love. We are looking for great writing with unique style and character, something out of the ordinary. Future visions of the most amazing and fantastic imaginings! We are small right now so why not join us and help us to grow enormous!

[close] Are you a first-time author careening down the road that leads to publishing your first book? Are you simultaneously so excited and terrified by the entire experience that you can't decide if you're going to vomit or mess your pants? If you answered yes, then this group is for you! Fresh Off the Press is intended to be equal parts support group, sounding board, and lifeline for new writers to help one another trudge their way through the chaotic war zone that is the insane process of writing and publishing our first book. Join today and let's help each other get there together!