Is there a formula with which the new independent author can find readers?

[T.L.]

btw reading the comments here re: pdfs
I think if you email the pdf file to your Kindle, if you type 'convert' in the subject it should make it more readable on your Kindle.

[Zippergirl]

With me, I like to give/get.

Get a free ARC--give a review in return. I talk about all the books I read on Goodreads and Amazon and try to say what it is that makes this book worth a reader's time. If you offer books in the right groups and make it personal--not just a link to a free book, I think you'll find the key reviewers that will help make your books stand out.

[Noorilhuda]

Eva wrote: "Noorilhuda,

A hardy thanks from me too.

As for a formula--I think it's a pinch of this and a pinch of that, hoping our cake will rise. If just one of many promotional strategies garners one reade..."

Welcome Eva. All the best with the book!

[Charles]

Kingdom's End: A Novel

I am pleased to announce the publication of my second novel, Kingdom's End.

This adventure story is set in an urban landscape where the main characters are rodents. The main setting is an abandoned motion picture palace from the 1920s that has been closed for thirty years and is set for demolition. It is here where the rats in the story make their massive colony and fight to protect it. In their struggle to survive in a harsh environment, there are threats posed against them from both man and beast. It is exciting and complex and an easy read with a strong narrative that makes you feel their plight.

There are many conflicts. Among them, a plot within the colony to overthrow the aged blind leader by an ambitious ruthless soldier rat and a good deal of the story involves how he goes about it. Later, the plot is discovered as forces work against the perpetrator.

The rodent characters have names. The human characters interspersed in the story are nameless.

There is considerable adventure outside the colony as characters are introduced that play important roles such as the derelict rats that specialize in the placement of poison and even a fortune teller. The interaction with humans and other animals has an emotional pull that infuses the story to its conclusion as the blind leader of the entrapped colony facing the exterminators tells his subjects they must make their decision on life or death.

I have dedicated the book to Richard Adams, whose animal themed work has been an inspiration to me.

The eBook is out now. The softcover and hardcover will be out in a few weeks. Will update..

Many thanks for looking.

https://www.amazon.com/Kingdoms-End-C...

[Christopher]

Hard Work + Patience + Luck = success

[A.J.]

I would say Hard Work + Hard Work + Hard Work + putting your self out there + tons of patience + the ability to process disappointment + luck = success ;)

[Stjepan]

Christopher wrote: "Hard Work + Patience + Luck = success"

That is true. + Never give up. :)

[Justin]

Nadia wrote: "Stjepan wrote: "Tara wrote: "Add your books title and URL to your email signature. You never know."

How do I do that?"

If you have gmail, it's easy: go to your gmail account, click the Gear Icon ..."

This was a while back but it's very informative, thanks for all this!

[Rita]

Guest author spots on other writer's websites are another good way to promote yourself.

I'm always looking for authors to interview on www.ritaleechapman.com and often you will get a reciprocal.

[Jennifer]

Hi everyone, I am new here and trying to find my way around. This is quite different to other platforms. I am not even sure that this is the best place to start and I see that this discussion is old but it popped up. Does anyone recommend any groups to join either here or elsewhere? I blog, I guest blog I write, I have just published my first short book (on anxiety) and I am writing my memoirs (on all kinds of comolicated things). I write for The Mighty, I am involved in a few groups but would love to get to know more readers and writers :)

[Carole]

Hi Jennifer, we have started a lively group over at Navigating Indieworld Discussing all things Indie. We want it to be a real exchange of ideas to help indie authors. We are inviting anyone who would like to help or find ways to get word of their book out there to join.
Hope to see you there.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Sarah Noffke also has a very active group. She works hard with authors to get find ways to market their books.

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/... While her's is a fan club, I have met some terrific authors there and have exchanged activities and blog articles with them.

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/... is also a very useful group filled with a lot of knowledgeable people.

[Jennifer]

wow! Thanks Carole so much, that is really kind of you! :) I'm going to check them out right now :)