Greetings Writers & Readers! For those looking to go into traditional at some point, it's important to keep in mind not to sign a contract right away or on whim. One author shares her experience here with regard to a predatory contract. You do not want to sign the rights for your work away to someone who will take advantage of you. The best practice is to get someone experienced in the field to look the contract over, like a lawyer. This can be extremely expensive, however, but looking into...
about 5 years ago • 1 min read
Greetings Writers & Readers! Checklists on what to do can be super valuable when it comes to self publishing. This post here dives into details, which can be helpful for both new and returning authors. There is definitely a process when it comes to self publishing, and while there is no definite way to do things, experienced authors will share what works for them. In terms of "Advanced Reader Copies", which is excellent for early reviews on a work, you would want to send them out 3-6 months...
about 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Writers & Readers! Reviews are incredibly important for writer feedback and to let readers know whether or not they should look into the content of the book. Often, there's a required review number and star-rating for certain promotions. However, it is important to remember that they are not the end-all-be-all. Readers will not put everything on one bad review, and it's important to realize that reviews are subjective. Still, the more the merrier, as they are important for distribution. A...
about 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Writers & Readers! When you look for a book in your genre, how important is the cover? Many say 'don't judge a book by its cover', but in reality, many people do. That's why covers are so important. You want your book to pop, and if you're a reader, you want the book to capture your attention. If a cover looks unprofessional, it is less likely to be given a chance by new readers, especially if the author is new. Browsing in your genre can help provide reference as to what other authors...
about 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hello there folks! We hope you are doing well. Here at the hub, we know how important descriptions are in terms of writing characters. A good rule of thumb is to describe all of your characters in the same way. If you decide to write about certain features, do it for all of them, especially main characters! The page, Writing With Color, has helped many authors out when it comes to describing skin. There is a menagerie of ways to describe characters in the most respectful fashion, so be sure...
about 5 years ago • 1 min read
Greetings Writers! Promoting your work can be difficult for sure, and many of us have experienced frustration with it. There's a certain formula that many haven't cracked, but there's definitely help along the way. Some authors have curated a list, like the one seen here. Sometimes, it is a matter of trial and error for writing in your genre. Communicating with other authors to find out what works the best is super helpful when it comes to promoting, as is utilizing free areas such as social...
over 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Writers & Readers! We hope you are well! We're kicking things off over here at the indiemadhub, and everything is now coming together. Thank you for joining us for tips, tricks, & updates! Be sure to visit our website for the #indiemad event rules!
over 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Writers & Readers! When you look for a book in your genre, how important is the cover? Many say 'don't judge a book by its cover', but in reality, many people do. That's why covers are so important. You want your book to pop, and if you're a reader, you want the book to capture your attention. If a cover looks unprofessional, it is less likely to be given a chance by new readers, especially if the author is new. Browsing in your genre can help provide reference as to what other authors...
over 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Writers & Readers! What a blunder! A little bat is working on our broadcasts, and she happened to fly into a wall, giving an EARLY sneak peek of our tips. What a bummer! Well, the good news is, that bat is fixing things up right now. Therefore, apologies for the early email! We're getting things back on track. Be sure to visit our website for the #indiemad event rules!
over 5 years ago • 1 min read
