Publishing

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[close] A space for aspiring writers, indie writers, passionate writers, fun-hearted writers, struggling writers 6/2020: As of June 2020, this group is no longer active. But feel free to take all the goodies and resources you can!

[close] Getting reviews for your published books is a minefield. There is a myriad of companies out there offering to review your books for payment, but how honest are they? And with some (or should I say most) the cost is prohibitive for self-published authors. I am hoping this group could fill a gap. I have based it on a facebook model of Authors Who Review, and I am hoping it will work here. I have added a section for beta-readers. So many people want beta-readers but it is also an area that more and more you are expected to pay for. I am also looking for someone else to help moderate it, so if you are interested, then let me know. A bit of advice! Make sure that your book is ready to be published! Go through one of the other review groups to make sure that your book is at the standard it should be(proofread and edited to perfection). If someone has bought your book you cannot stop them from posting to Amazon, and abuse of members by someone not happy with a review will not be tolerated. Be honest, fair and keep it clean folks!

[close] What I've noticed over the years is a disturbing trend, a sort of feeding frenzy that has taken over the Indie publishing industry that has grown in the past few years. Even staples like Amazon have made it harder for Indie books to succeed. What are some of the services, people, or "fee" driven programs you would advise authors to avoid? I am a screenwriter, publisher, and taught college publishing for five years from 2012-2017. I published my first book in 2003 and try to stay current on trends in the publishing industry.